salads and sides

Looking for a delicious Mexican green rice recipe? I’ve got you! Arroz verde is a common side dish in Mexico. It’s a great way to use up extra vegetables in the fridge, and sneak a few extra vegetables onto your plate.  The green color in Mexican green rice typically comes from poblano peppers. From there, […]

Today I’m going to show you how to make sopa de fideo with extra vegetables! I’ve been obsessed with this soup for the last month, making it as often as I can. Why? It’s one of the quickest homemade meals you can make, for one. All in all, it takes me maybe 10-15 minutes to

These Mexican green beans are a quick and simple vegetable side that will go with almost any Mexican main course.  As a Latina dietitian, I spend a lot of time with my clients helping them brainstorm ways to add extra vegetables to their meals.  For my Mexican-American clients, it’s really common for them to forget

This calabacitas a la mexicana recipe is a perfect easy side dish for all of your favorite Mexican dishes.  This Mexican side dish comes together in less than 20 minutes, and is an easy way to incorporate more vegetables into your meals. You’re going to want to bookmark this recipe and use it over and

In my humble opinion, a Cuban meal isn’t complete without a generous serving of Cuban style black beans! Cuban black beans and rice is my ultimate comfort meal, and one of the first recipes I truly mastered.  This dish is special because it’s made with Cuban sofrito, which adds the signature flavor to Cuban cooking. 

Mashed malanga makes for a fun caribbean alternative to add to your holiday spread

An ideal one-bowl no-cook lunchbox recipe! Perfect for back to school season!

A super quick and easy salad packed with fiber and plant protein. Perfect for meal prep!