Elevating Sides: From Potatoes to Healthy Swaps
This episode of the Okayest cook podcast features host Chris Whonsetler and his co-hosts Andy Heiser, Colton Heiniger and Corey Cole, exploring the world of side dishes, starting with a lighthearted debate about the number of shoes they own. The discussion quickly shifts to their culinary preferences, focusing on sides, particularly potatoes and the variety of ways to prepare them, including mashed, twice-baked, and incorporating them into dishes like soups and kebabs. They also delve into healthier eating habits, discussing the importance of balancing macronutrients and incorporating colorful fruits and vegetables into their diet. The conversation includes tips on making sides more nutritious, like using vegan recipes for inspiration and the benefits of cooking with alternative grains such as quinoa and couscous. The episode concludes with Chris sharing his go-to recipe for 'the best broccoli of your life', emphasizing garlic, olive oil, and baking as key components.
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00:00 Kickoff: Welcome to the Okayest Cook Podcast!
00:35 The Great Shoe Debate Among Hosts
02:21 Diving Into the World of Smoked Chex Mix and Smoked Meats
05:00 Exploring the Versatility of Potatoes in Cooking
07:21 Elevating Your Side Game: A Deep Dive into Sides
18:07 The Art of Perfecting Vegetables as Sides
24:58 Roasting Vegetables: A Simple Delight
25:41 Craving Colors in Your Meals
26:03 The Magic of Nutritional Yeast
27:46 Exploring Vegan Sides and Healthy Eating
28:51 The Science Behind Our Cravings
32:37 Soup as a Side: A Delicious Debate
35:10 Grains and Rice: The Ultimate Sides
44:22 Balancing Macros with Sides
52:48 The Fruit or Vegetable Dilemma
57:54 Wrapping Up with the Best Broccoli Recipe
The Best Broccoli
Ingredients
2 large bunches Broccoli, cut into florets (but relatively big ones)
~5 TBS olive oil
~1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
~1.5 tsp kosher salt
~ 4 garlic cloves peeled and sliced thin
1 lemon
~3 TBS toasted pine nuts
⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 425º
Dry broccoli THOROUGHLY if washed
Put the broccoli and garlic in a food safe bag, Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper.
Roast in the oven 20 to 25 minutes, until crisp and the tips of some of the florets are browned.
Remove from oven and zest the lemon over the broccoli, squeeze the lemon juice over the broccoli catching all the seeds that fall out, add the toasted pine nuts and sprinkle on the Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately, leftovers are not as good.
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