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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 cider-glazed pearl onions

Cider-Glazed Pearl Onions

Made with fresh thyme, black pepper, sea salt, sugar, cider vinegar, apple cider or apple juice, pearl onions (red and white), peeled, olive oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rutabaga and mushrooms

Rutabaga And Mushrooms

Made with black pepper, rutabaga, butter, fresh mushrooms, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for deep-fried kale

Deep-Fried Kale

Made with sugar substitute, salt, kale, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chilled asparagus with mustard sauce dip

Chilled Asparagus With Mustard Sauce Dip

Made with pepper, green onions, spicy mustard, sour cream, mayonnaise, asparagus

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fried asparagus in beer batter

Fried Asparagus in Beer Batter

Made with olive oil, asparagus, flour, beer, salt, pepper, garlic powder, seasoned salt and Italian seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for baby corn with carrots

Baby Corn with Carrots

Made with dried parsley, water, carrots, sugar or honey, salt, baby corn

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for buttered peas

Buttered Peas

Made with pimientos, salt, butter, frozen peas, celery, onion, fresh savory, dried savory

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bbq green beans

BBQ Green Beans

Made with bacon, cut green beans, onion, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for harvard beets

Harvard Beets

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

Method:   stovetop
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 grilled marinated onions

Grilled Marinated Onions

Made with pecans, sweet onions, balsamic vinegar, walnut oil, honey, salt, fresh parsley

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for caramelized garlic

Caramelized Garlic

Made with garlic, olive oil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for baked turnip puff

Baked Turnip Puff

Made with eggs, turnip, butter, salt, black pepper, sugar, flour, rosemary

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lemony corn chaat (bhutta chaat)

Lemony Corn Chaat (Bhutta chaat)

Made with tomato, corn, lemon juice, fresh ginger, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, black salt, cayenne pepper, cucumber, red onion

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 mexican-style vegetable saute

Mexican-Style Vegetable Saute

Made with cumin, avocado, lime juice, pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds, garlic-flavored oil, garlic, hot chile pepper, bell pepper, summer squash, frozen corn kernels

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for broccoli with garlic butter

Broccoli With Garlic Butter

Made with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, broccoli, butter, olive oil, garlic, ground rosemary, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for githeri (kenya)

Githeri (Kenya)

Made with dried whole kernel corn, dried beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for adobo kang kong

Adobo Kang Kong

Made with water, pork, cider vinegar, garlic, black pepper, rock salt, kang kong, onion, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker carrots lyonnaise

Slow Cooker Carrots Lyonnaise

Made with black pepper, dried parsley, carrots, onion, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for caputo's hot szechuan-style green beans

Caputo's Hot Szechuan-Style Green Beans

Made with fresh ginger, garlic, green beans, water, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, hot chili flakes, black pepper, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for carrot-mushroom stir-fry

Carrot-Mushroom Stir-fry

Made with ground pepper, salt, lemon juice, butter, oil, carrots, mushrooms, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for nebraska corn pie

Nebraska Corn Pie

Made with butter, corn, sugar, black pepper, bacon, fine bread crumbs, tomatoes, green bell pepper, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for turnip and cheese bake

Turnip And Cheese Bake

Made with paprika, parsley, turnips, butter, flour, salt, pepper, milk, sharp cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cabbage cakes

Cabbage Cakes

Made with black pepper, sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, milk, club soda, oil, cabbage

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creole kidney beans

Creole Kidney Beans

Made with kidney beans, bacon, onion, green bell pepper, sugar, salt, black pepper, tomatoes

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for szechuan broccoli

Szechuan Broccoli

Made with broccoli, garlic, soy sauce, cider vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds, nonstick cooking spray, vegetable oil, crushed red pepper, ginger root

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cauliflower with cotija cheese

Cauliflower With Cotija Cheese

Made with fresh parsley or cilantro, cauliflower, butter, olive oil, salt, cotija cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for alu bagan

Alu Bagan

Made with garlic, potatoes, eggplant, mushrooms, tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, water, turmeric, curry powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for hamburger-stuffed tomatoes

Hamburger-Stuffed Tomatoes

Made with black pepper, salt, tomatoes, ground beef, onion, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs, cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for quick garlic and chili pepper eggplant

Quick Garlic And Chili Pepper Eggplant

Made with ground turmeric, eggplant, vegetable oil, cumin seeds, black pepper, onion, garlic, green chili peppers, tomato, ground coriander

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for veggie hash in a dash

Veggie Hash In A Dash

Made with black pepper, salt, frozen asparagus cuts, olive oil, onions, bell peppers, garlic, frozen cubed potatoes, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baby turnip and turnip greens ragout

Baby Turnip And Turnip Greens Ragout

Made with butter, fresh herbs, black pepper, leeks, olive oil, onion, garlic, turnips, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for green beans with cilantro

Green Beans With Cilantro

Made with lemon, lemon juice, green beans, olive oil, fresh cilantro, garlic, salt, white wine vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for clam stuffed eggplant

Clam Stuffed Eggplant

Made with salt and pepper, bread crumbs, eggplant, onion, garlic, butter, clams, parsley, basil, thyme

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for eggplant and pasta pasticcio

Eggplant And Pasta Pasticcio

Made with mozzarella cheese, flour, tomatoes, garlic, basil, oregano, chili pepper, salt and pepper, olive oil, eggplant

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pattypan squash fritter

Pattypan Squash Fritter

Made with salt, baking powder, oil, eggs, milk, pattypan squash, vegetable oil, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for scalloped vegetables

Scalloped Vegetables

Made with processed cheese product, buttery round crackers, frozen mixed vegetables, onion, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for african greens

African Greens

Made with tomato paste, salt, kale, green bell pepper, onion, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for broccoli veloute

Broccoli Veloute

Made with Parmesan cheese, broccoli, chicken broth, salt, white pepper, lemon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low carb pumpkin casserole

Low Carb Pumpkin Casserole

Made with pumpkin puree, egg, brown sugar substitute, pumpkin pie spice, salt, pecans, butter, cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for turkish baked spinach rolls

Turkish Baked Spinach Rolls

Made with black pepper, salt, parsley, fresh chopped spinach, frozen chopped spinach, onion, olive oil, feta cheese, egg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 traditional irish bacon and cabbage with parsley sauce

Traditional Irish Bacon and Cabbage with Parsley Sauce

Made with bacon, green cabbage, white cabbage, potatoes, salt and pepper, butter, flour, cabbage stock, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for honey green beans with cranberries

Honey Green Beans with Cranberries

Made with green beans, orange peel, dried cranberries, honey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 braised cabbage with red currant jelly

Braised Cabbage With Red Currant Jelly

Made with cloves, water, red currant jelly, red cabbage, onion, sugar, salt, red wine vinegar, butter, apple

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 baked eggplant with tomato sauce

Baked Eggplant With Tomato Sauce

Made with Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, eggplants, salt, black pepper, olive oil, Roma tomatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spicy stuffed szechuan eggplant

Spicy Stuffed Szechuan Eggplant

Made with sesame oil, hot chili oil, salt, vegetable oil, pork stock or chicken stock, Chinese hot soybean paste, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, eggplant

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for italian leek tart (porrata)

Italian Leek Tart (Porrata)

Made with pancetta, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, pie crust, olive oil, leeks, black pepper, salt, eggs, milk, Pecorino Romano cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for layered spinach supreme

Layered Spinach Supreme

Made with garlic, salt, cottage cheese, biscuit baking mix, milk, eggs, onion, frozen spinach, Parmesan cheese, Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chow sub gum (fried mixed vegetables)

Chow Sub Gum (Fried Mixed Vegetables)

Made with onion, celery, water chestnuts, bean sprouts, peanut oil, salt, sugar, soy sauce, sherry, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cajun stuffed eggplant

Cajun Stuffed Eggplant

Made with bacon, onion, celery, green bell pepper, garlic, ground pork, ground beef, Rotel tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for creamed carrots

Creamed Carrots

Made with half-and-half, black pepper, carrots, chicken broth, butter, all-purpose flour, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cajun smothered potatoes

Cajun Smothered Potatoes

Made with black pepper, red pepper, salt, garlic powder, green onion, potatoes, bacon, Tasso sausage, pork sausage, yellow onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for grilled cabbage

Grilled Cabbage

Made with salt and pepper, cabbage, butter, garlic, ice

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dry indian okra

Dry Indian Okra

Made with lime, salt and pepper, okra, vegetable oil, coriander seeds, onion, tomatoes, cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker creamy red potatoes

Slow Cooker Creamy Red Potatoes

Made with red potatoes, milk, cream cheese, cream of potato soup, Ranch salad dressing mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for connoisseur casserole

Connoisseur Casserole

Made with shoepeg corn, sour cream, celery, pimiento, onion, cheese, cream of celery soup, Ritz crackers, almonds

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for steakhouse green beans

Steakhouse Green Beans

Made with whole green beans, white pepper, bacon, au jus mix, water, garlic powder, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cajun eggplant pirogue

Cajun Eggplant Pirogue

Made with green bell pepper, parsley, garlic, shortening, eggplant, tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours





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