10 Healthy Rosh Hashana Sides

Celebrate Rosh Hashana with these 10 light and delicious sides.

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Photo by: Tara Donne ©FOOD NETWORK : 2012, Television Food Network, G.P.

Tara Donne, FOOD NETWORK : 2012, Television Food Network, G.P.

Celebrate Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, with these sweet and savory sides on your holiday table. All the sides are made without dairy ingredients, so they fit into a meat-based kosher meal.

This fun version of couscous uses chopped dates, and will hopefully help bring you a sweet new year.

It’s the end of tomato and cucumber season, and the perfect time to use your bounty for this salad.

Giada De Laurentiis' Quinoa Roasted Eggplant and Apple Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette for Ladies Empowerment Lunch as seen on Food Networks Giada at Home

Giada De Laurentiis' Quinoa Roasted Eggplant and Apple Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette for Ladies Empowerment Lunch as seen on Food Networks Giada at Home

Photo by: Alice Gao ©2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.

Alice Gao, 2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.

In addition to dipping your apple in honey, add some to this simple quinoa salad.

Pieces of glazed squash on a whote rectangular plate

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Pieces of glazed squash on a whote rectangular plate

©prop stylist: Marina Malchin Food stylist: Jamie Kimm

prop stylist: Marina Malchin Food stylist: Jamie Kimm

It’s the start of winter squash season, and these vegetables are a perfect complement to your Rosh Hashana table. A light balsamic glaze adds just the right amount of sweetness.

A carrot dish is also traditionally served during this Jewish holiday. This delicious spin combines them with seasonal fresh mint and parsley.

Food Network's Middle-Eastern Eggplant Rounds

Food Network's Middle-Eastern Eggplant Rounds

Photo by: Tara Donne ©FOOD NETWORK : 2012, Television Food Network, G.P.

Tara Donne, FOOD NETWORK : 2012, Television Food Network, G.P.

Add some Middle Eastern flavor to your holiday table with these bite-sized eggplant rounds filled with hummus and tomatoes.

PEAS AND CARROT SUCCOTASH SALAD
Keri Glassman
The Food Network Blogpost Recipes/Eating Veggies
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Avocado Oil, Sweet Onion, Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes, Sea Salt, Edamame, Frozen Peas and
Carrots, Corn Kernels, Lemon Juice, Black Pepper

PEAS AND CARROT SUCCOTASH SALAD Keri Glassman The Food Network Blogpost Recipes/Eating Veggies Food Network Avocado Oil, Sweet Onion, Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes, Sea Salt, Edamame, Frozen Peas and Carrots, Corn Kernels, Lemon Juice, Black Pepper

Photo by: Matt Armendariz ©2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved

Matt Armendariz, 2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved

This eye-appealing side uses lots of colorful veggies, including zucchini, sweet onion, peas, carrots, corn, tomatoes and edamame (for some extra protein). With a total prep time of 20 minutes, it’s an easy side to whip up.

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Photo by: Matt Armendariz ©2013, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved

Matt Armendariz, 2013, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved

These colorful potatoes are now in season. If your little ones haven’t gotten a chance to try them, Rosh Hashana is the perfect time to introduce new foods.

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Food Stylist: Jamie Kimm Prop Stylist: Paige Hicks

Photo by: Christopher Testani

Christopher Testani

Pick up a bunch of green beans at your local farmers market just in time for the holiday. This light side tops the stringy beans with a simple walnut-parsley sauce.

Food stylist: Jamie Kimm 
Prop Stylist: Marina Malchin

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Food stylist: Jamie Kimm Prop Stylist: Marina Malchin

Photo by: Antonis Achilleos

Antonis Achilleos

Orzo is well-liked by both kids and adults. This lemony version is flavored with mint, scallions and paprika, and takes 15 minutes to make.

Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, is a registered dietitian and consultant who specializes in food safety and culinary nutrition. She is the author of The Greek Yogurt Kitchen: More Than 130 Delicious, Healthy Recipes for Every Meal of the Day.

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