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Vegetable Side Dishes

Vegetable Side Dishes

Vegetables are an important part of every meal. With all these different recipes we're pretty sure you'll find one to pair with any entree, tempt even the pickiest of eaters, and get a dose of healthy eating year 'round. Choose from common veggies like green beans, carrots or corn - or try something different like chayote, edamame or celery root.



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recipe for mashed parsnips with brown sugar

Mashed Parsnips With Brown Sugar

Made with fresh parsnips, water, margarine, salt and pepper, brown sugar, maple syrup or honey, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for green beans, water chestnuts and almonds

Green Beans, Water Chestnuts And Almonds

Made with green beans, onion, olive oil, water chestnuts, almonds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for roasted onion wedges

Roasted Onion Wedges

Made with black pepper, salt, thyme, balsamic vinegar, Spanish onions, red onion, olive oil, Dijon mustard


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for walla walla onion pie

Walla Walla Onion Pie

Made with single crust pie pastry, sweet onions, olive oil, butter, eggs, half and half, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, ground nutmeg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for roasted asparagus and portobello mushrooms

Roasted Asparagus And Portobello Mushrooms

Made with herbes de Provence, black pepper, salt, leeks, walnut oil, portobello mushrooms, fresh asparagus, balsamic vinegar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for basque potatoes

Basque Potatoes

Made with black pepper, salt, potatoes, bacon, onion, parsley, eggs, paprika

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beets, beet greens, carrots and rice

Beets, Beet Greens, Carrots And Rice

Made with water, brown rice, beets with greens, onions, carrots, cayenne pepper or hot sauce

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ariana restaurant sabzi (afghan pureed spinach with spices)

Ariana Restaurant Sabzi (Afghan Pureed Spinach With Spices)

Made with fresh cilantro, vegetable or olive oil, salt and pepper, fresh spinach, black-eyed peas, onion, sun-dried lemon, garlic, lemon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for deep-fried kale

Deep-Fried Kale

Made with sugar substitute, salt, kale, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fried oyster mushrooms

Fried Oyster Mushrooms

Made with vegetable oil, black pepper, sea salt, oyster mushrooms, eggs, dry Greek wine, all-purpose flour

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for strip house parmesan creamed spinach

Strip House Parmesan Creamed Spinach

Made with pepper, salt, spinach, cream, butter, truffle oil, Parmesan

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pebya kha-o (tofu and rutabaga saute)

Pebya Kha-O (Tofu and Rutabaga Saute)

Made with water, salt, ground cumin seed, soy sauce, tofu cake, corn or peanut oil, onion, rutabaga, tomato, fresh hot green chili

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for very special spinach

Very Special Spinach

Made with margarine, flour, frozen spinach, cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese, eggs

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for green beans with portobello mushrooms and bacon

Green Beans with Portobello Mushrooms and Bacon

Made with black pepper, salt, green beans, portobello mushrooms, vegetable oil, shallots, smoked bacon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cafeteria carrot souffle

Cafeteria Carrot Souffle

Made with confectioners' sugar, eggs, carrots, butter, sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, vanilla extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for asian-style vegetables

Asian-Style Vegetables

Made with teriyaki sauce, butter, mushrooms, frozen peas, almond slivers, garlic, fresh ginger root

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asparagus steamed in wine

Asparagus Steamed in Wine

Made with asparagus, white wine, salt and pepper, butter, herbs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for rajasthani dal - indian vegetarian curry

Rajasthani Dal - Indian Vegetarian Curry

Made with onions, red chiles, moong dal, chana dal, ginger, turmeric, salt, oil, cumin seeds, asafoetida

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for roasted eggplant & mashed potatoes

Roasted Eggplant & Mashed Potatoes

Made with black pepper, sour cream, eggplants, baking potatoes, salt, olive oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for creamed turnips

Creamed Turnips

Made with shallots, milk, heavy cream, butter, fresh thyme, dried thyme, salt, black peppercorns, whole cloves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for brussel sprouts with grapes and white wine

Brussel Sprouts with Grapes and White Wine

Made with Tabasco sauce or white pepper, Brussels sprouts, chicken stock, green grapes, butter, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for deep fried potato balls

Deep Fried Potato Balls

Made with vegetable oil, water, potatoes, nonfat dry milk, flour, salt, garlic powder or onion powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for zweibelkuchen (onion pie)

Zweibelkuchen (Onion Pie)

Made with active dry yeast, sugar, flour, shortening, water, bacon, onions, cumin, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for herbed julienne potatoes

Herbed Julienne Potatoes

Made with Parmesan cheese, pepper, salt, milk, potatoes, onion, mixed dried crushed herbs, butter or margarine, all-purpose flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for brussels sprouts with prosciutto and parmesan

Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto and Parmesan

Made with Parmesan cheese, salt and freshly ground pepper, nutmeg, Marsala wine, butter, garlic, prosciutto, Brussels sprouts, flour, light cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked mushroom casserole

Baked Mushroom Casserole

Made with Parmesan cheese, sour cream, onion, butter, mushrooms, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, heavy cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cashew mushroom stroganoff

Cashew Mushroom Stroganoff

Made with paprika, cashew nuts, vegetable oil, parsley, garlic, onions, mushrooms, tamari soy sauce, tomato paste, sour cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cowboy beans

Cowboy Beans

Made with great Northern beans, butter beans, ketchup, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, molasses, prepared mustard, chili powder, black pepper, bratwurst

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for curried creamed radishes

Curried Creamed Radishes

Made with salt, milk, radishes, butter, flour, curry powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for caponata (italian aubergine/eggplant stew)

Caponata (Italian Aubergine/Eggplant Stew)

Traditional caponata has anchovies in it but this version skips those and replaces them with raisins that are stewed along with the other ingredients.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for ethiopian vegetables with garlic and ginger (yataklete kilkil)

Ethiopian Vegetables with Garlic and Ginger (Yataklete Kilkil)

Made with carrots, fresh green beans, onions, oil, green pepper, jalapenos, garlic, ginger root, salt, white pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for harvard beets

Harvard Beets

Made with butter, vinegar, salt, cornstarch, beets, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for carrot-rice loaf

Carrot-Rice Loaf

Made with salt, thyme, sauteed onions, carrots, steamed brown rice, peanut butter, coarse bread crumbs, onion powder

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hot ratatouille

Hot Ratatouille

Craving a cozy dish but short on time? This hot ratatouille recipe has got you covered. A microwave side dish loaded with veggies and cheese. It's fast food, made fabulous.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rice and vegetable stuffed peppers

Rice and Vegetable Stuffed Peppers

Made with Monterey jack cheese, bell peppers, oil, onion, garlic, zucchini, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, corn, rice

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for orzo portobello mushroom casserole

Orzo Portobello Mushroom Casserole

Made with sun-dried tomatoes, water, olive oil, leek or green onion, portabello mushroom caps, mushrooms, garlic, orzo, tomato juice, basil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled asian vegetables

Grilled Asian Vegetables

Made with red bell peppers, zucchini, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, chili sauce, soy sauce, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked asparagus with parmesan cheese

Baked Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese

Made with asparagus, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, white bread crumbs, margarine

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baby carrots in orange sauce

Baby Carrots in Orange Sauce

Made with cornstarch, carrots, orange juice, water, butter or margarine, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cabbage and leeks in cream sauce

Cabbage and Leeks in Cream Sauce

Made with cabbage, leeks, garlic, sherry or dry white wine, water, butter, flour, milk, mace or nutmeg

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker carrots in wine sauce

Slow Cooker Carrots In Wine Sauce

Made with water, carrots, chicken bouillon, white wine, dill weed, onions, garlic salt, lemon juice, cornstarch

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker vegetable paella

Slow Cooker Vegetable Paella

Made with frozen chopped spinach, white rice, vegetable stock, green bell pepper, roasted red bell peppers, onion, garlic, saffron threads, black pepper, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for caramelized garlic

Caramelized Garlic

Made with garlic, olive oil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker lemon potatoes

Slow Cooker Lemon Potatoes

Made with red potatoes, water, butter, lemon juice, parsley, fresh chives, salt and pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker stewed tomatoes

Slow Cooker Stewed Tomatoes

Made with black pepper, tomatoes, butter or margarine, onion, celery, green bell pepper, sugar, dried basil, bay leaf, salt

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for grilled stuffed tomatoes

Grilled Stuffed Tomatoes

Made with tomatoes, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, bread crumbs, fresh basil, dried basil

Method:   sandwich maker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tunisian keftaji

Tunisian Keftaji

Made with red wine vinegar, ground coriander, zucchini, green peppers, olive oil, potatoes, water, tomato paste, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for creamed peas

Creamed Peas

Made with peas, butter, flour, milk, seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baby carrots with horseradish

Baby Carrots with Horseradish

Made with dry mustard, black pepper, baby carrots, butter, flour, milk, sour cream, prepared horseradish

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tasty indian baby pumpkin (tinda) curry

Tasty Indian Baby Pumpkin (Tinda) Curry

Made with whole red chilies, garam masala powder, green chile, turmeric powder, oil, salt, tomato, cumin seeds, bay leaves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for spinach and simsim (uganda)

Spinach and Simsim (Uganda)

Made with butter, sesame seeds, water, frozen chopped spinach

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for yataklete kilkil (ethiopian gingered vegetable stew)

Yataklete Kilkil (Ethiopian Gingered Vegetable Stew)

Made with ground cardamom, water or stock, oil, butter or niter kibbeh, new potatoes, carrots, green beans, onions, garlic, ginger root, jalapeno...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for brussels sprouts with balsamic vinegar

Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, butter, Brussels sprouts, olive oil, garlic, onion, balsamic vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for koosa (stuffed squash)

Koosa (Stuffed Squash)

Made with water, salt, ground lamb, allspice, zucchini, rice, tomato sauce, tomatoes, cinnamon, pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker butter beans

Slow Cooker Butter Beans

Made with water, Tabasco sauce, lima beans, smoked sausage, green onions, garlic powder, beef bouillon cubes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for portabello mushrooms provencal

Portabello Mushrooms Provencal

Made with portabello mushrooms, Italian leaf parsley, garlic, butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sweet ranch glazed carrots

Sweet Ranch Glazed Carrots

Made with ranch salad dressing mix, baby carrots, butter, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for glazed julienne carrots

Glazed Julienne Carrots

Made with fresh parsley, black pepper, salt, margarine, brown sugar, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for west indian pumpkin souffle

West Indian Pumpkin Souffle

Made with raisins, heavy whipping cream, fresh pumpkin, salt, sugar, cream of coconut

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for fresh slow cooker artichokes with lemon butter sauce

Fresh Slow Cooker Artichokes With Lemon Butter Sauce

Made with seasoned salt, lemon juice, fresh artichokes, water, lemon, butter

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for easy slow cooker cabbage casserole

Easy Slow Cooker Cabbage Casserole

Made with salt and pepper, garlic, onion, cabbage, rice, tomato sauce, tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for corn and sun-dried tomatoes

Corn and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Made with salt and pepper, butter, corn, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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