The Sides Can Be the Star

Sometimes, the side dishes are the only whole-food plant-based options on a restaurant’s menu. So make a meal out of them! Common options are vegetables, beans, baked potatoes, brown rice and house salad. Pick a combo that works for you and you’ll end up with a pretty decent meal. Just ask the waiter or waitress to hold the butter when preparing the veggies and watch out for sneaky add-ins like ham or bacon.