Add a nutritious boost to your meal with these delicious high-protein side dishes.

Each serving offers at least7 grams of proteinthat can help supporthealthy digestion, muscle recovery and bone strength.

To trim Brussels sprouts, simply cut off the stem end and halve.

a recipe photo of the Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad

Photo: Photographer: Stacy K. Allen; Prop stylist: Julia Bayless; Food stylist: Ana Kelley

you might use it as a replacement for any other cooking oil or fat.

If the cucumbers are grated instead of chopped, this mixture can be served as a dip.

A vibrant parsley and hazelnut sauce finishes the dish with a bright and nutty flavor.

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If you prefer a creamier texture, gently mash some of the beans as you stir everything together.

Pistachios add an extra layer of crunch.

A sharp chef’s knife works well to slice the Brussels sprouts thinly.

Cucumber-Yogurt Salad

A microplane grater is best for finely shredding the goat cheese.

Tahini can get bitter, but we balance that with a bit of honey.

We liked the combination of parsley, tarragon and dill for the herbs.

a recipe photo of the Caramelized Broccolini and White Beans

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

The brown-butter breadcrumbs add additional crunch and a nutty, toasted flavor.

Serve with grilled chicken for an added boost of protein.

Ripe green tomatoes offer a striking green hue, but any fresh ripe tomato will work well.

white bean salad with spinach, carrots, almonds in a serving bowl

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Dried apricots add pops of sweetness and color, while crispy bits of bacon provide a salty bite.

This recipe is easily doubled to serve a crowd.

Serve it with grilled chicken or fish for a light and healthy summer dinner.

a recipe photo of the 4-Bean Salad with Herbed Tahini Dressing

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst

Garlic and mustard help amplify the deliciousness.

Massaged Kale Salad with Grapes & Cheddar

Caprese Pasta Salad

Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine Keely

Kale and Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

a recipe photo of the Caprese Salad with Basil & Tarragon Chimichurri served on a plate

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado & Walnuts

a recipe photo of the Blue Cheese Broccoli Salad served in a bowl

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly

Super Green Edamame Salad

Parmesan Creamed Spinach

Jacob Fox

Cheesy Broccoli

Eric Wolfinger

Parmesan White Beans

Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh

a bowl of zucchini noodles and vegetables

a recipe photo of the Cheesy Pull Apart Broccoli with Cheddar served on a platter and a person grabbing a piece

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle