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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 sausage stuffed peppers

Sausage Stuffed Peppers

Made with salt and pepper, Parmesan cheese, ground sausage, onions, green bell peppers, celery, cooked rice, scallions, red or yellow bell peppers, dried fine bread crumbs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bacon and broccoli potato gratin

Bacon and Broccoli Potato Gratin

Made with Swiss cheese, black pepper, Yukon Gold potatoes, frozen broccoli florets, bacon, heavy cream, onion, kosher salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for portobello stuffed with couscous and greens

Portobello Stuffed With Couscous And Greens

Made with cooking spray, olive oil, red bell pepper, shallots or onion, vegetable broth, garlic, couscous, fresh rosemary, salt and pepper, fresh baby...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for orange and almond roasted asparagus

Orange and Almond Roasted Asparagus

Made with almonds, asparagus, olive oil, oranges, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fresh corn enchiladas

Fresh Corn Enchiladas

Made with fresh cilantro, lime, corn, butter, onions, cumin seed, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for creole grilled chayote ratatouille

Creole Grilled Chayote Ratatouille

Made with Creole seasoning, chayotes, eggplant, onions, green bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, parsley, bay leaves

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker cheese potatoes

Slow Cooker Cheese Potatoes

Made with milk, cheddar cheese, potatoes, salt and pepper, margarine

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for zesty broccoli cauliflower gratin

Zesty Broccoli Cauliflower Gratin

Made with white pepper, mustard, bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, cauliflower flowerets, broccoli florets, non-stick cooking spray, margarine

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for steamed carrots with cheese

Steamed Carrots With Cheese

Made with breadcrumbs, salt, carrots, Swiss cheese, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for african-style vegetables in coconut milk

African-Style Vegetables In Coconut Milk

Made with coconut milk, ghee or vegetable oil, whole cloves, onion, garlic, potatoes, carrots, green beans, berbere, Hungarian paprika

Method:   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 old fashioned pole beans

Old Fashioned Pole Beans

Made with black pepper, Pole beans, water, ham hock, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for african spinach and peanut butter stew

African Spinach And Peanut Butter Stew

Made with oil, black pepper, onions, tomatoes, spinach, peanut butter, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for corn maque choux (smothered corn)

Corn Maque Choux (Smothered Corn)

Made with black pepper, salt, ears fresh corn, vegetable oil, butter, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chickpea stuffed peppers

Chickpea Stuffed Peppers

Made with roasted red bell peppers, olive oil, onion, spinach, curry powder, garlic, canned chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, wholemeal breadcrumbs, chickpeas

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fried okra with onion

Fried Okra With Onion

Made with okra, onion, turmeric

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 indian spiced vegetables in sour cream

Indian Spiced Vegetables In Sour Cream

Made with ground coriander, fresh ginger root, garlic, turmeric, salt, chicken broth, cauliflower, frozen cauliflower, garbanzo beans

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for john wayne casserole

John Wayne Casserole

Made with flour, tomatoes, black pepper, salt, chopped green chilies, Monterey Jack cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, eggs, evaporated milk

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for buttered cabbage wedges

Buttered Cabbage Wedges

Made with salt, butter or margarine, cabbage, water, caraway seed

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for easy tomato pudding

Easy Tomato Pudding

Made with butter or margarine, tomatoes, bread, sugar, salt and pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for espinaca a la catalana (sauteed spinach with pine nuts and golden raisins)

Espinaca A La Catalana (Sauteed Spinach With Pine Nuts And Golden Raisins)

Made with golden raisins, olive oil, garlic, fresh spinach, sea salt, pine nuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for potato mille-feuille with smoked salmon

Potato Mille-Feuille With Smoked Salmon

Made with smoked salmon, lemon, olive oil, russet potatoes, salt, creme fraiche or sour cream, fresh dill or parsley, scallion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for vegetable chinese stir fry

Vegetable Chinese Stir Fry

Made with red bell pepper, zucchini, celery, carrots, mung bean sprouts, water chestnuts, garlic, scallion, peanut oil, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet and gold potato hash

Sweet and Gold Potato Hash

Made with olive oil, French bread, yukon gold potatoes, sweet potato, vegetable oil, fresh rosemary, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lithuanian potato kugili

Lithuanian Potato Kugili

Made with eggs, black pepper, bacon, onions, potatoes, margarine, Milnot, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for spicy roasted eggplant with oyster sauce

Spicy Roasted Eggplant With Oyster Sauce

Made with fresh cilantro, red pepper flakes, eggplants, oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, peanut oil, garlic, fresh ginger

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for vegan stuffed green peppers

Vegan Stuffed Green Peppers

Made with brown rice, vegetarian burger, onion, celery, green bell pepper, olive oil, tomato puree, oregano, sweet basil, yeast

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for artichoke, mushroom, and wild rice casserole with almonds

Artichoke, Mushroom, and Wild Rice Casserole with Almonds

Made with onion, white button mushrooms, butter, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, dry oregano, dried thyme, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for indian-style cauliflower

Indian-Style Cauliflower

Made with chicken broth, red or green pepper, scallions, oil, cauliflower, dry mustard, turmeric, cumin, coriander, ground red pepper

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 pommes de terre noisette

Pommes De Terre Noisette

Made with black pepper, salt, potatoes, margarine, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for fried green onions

Fried Green Onions

Made with water, sugar, bacon, green onions, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sauteed cabbage with bacon

Sauteed Cabbage With Bacon

Made with black pepper, salt, bacon, butter or margarine, onion, cabbage, apple juice or dry white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spinach for spinach-haters

Spinach For Spinach-Haters

Made with ground nutmeg, apple cider vinegar, parmesan cheese, frozen spinach, garlic, butter, heavy cream, thyme, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for easy asparagus potato chip casserole

Easy Asparagus Potato Chip Casserole

Made with butter, potato chips, Cheddar cheese, asparagus, cream of mushroom soup, chopped/minced pimiento, hard boiled eggs, sweet onion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for green and gold squash casserole

Green and Gold Squash Casserole

Made with saltine cracker, onion, olive oil, zucchini, yellow summer squash, fresh parsley, fresh oregano, black pepper, salt, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for italian corn

Italian Corn

This delightful side dish blends corn and Italian stewed tomatoes with savory bacon and onion. Cooked until tender and seasoned to taste, this dish adds a versatile and tasty touch to any...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hungarian cauliflower bake

Hungarian Cauliflower Bake

Made with black pepper, cauliflower florets, safflower oil, flour, non-dairy milk, tofu sour cream, fresh parsley, freshly chopped dill, nutritional yeast flakes, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheesy new potatoes with bacon

Cheesy New Potatoes With Bacon

Made with pepper, new potatoes, bacon, Cheddar cheese, butter or margarine, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for asparagus with swiss cheese sauce

Asparagus With Swiss Cheese Sauce

Made with salt and fresh ground pepper, asparagus, all-purpose flour, butter, milk, Swiss cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for louisiana corn maque choux

Louisiana Corn Maque Choux

Made with ears fresh corn, shrimp, bacon drippings, onions, celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, garlic, andouille sausage, tomatoes


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crushed new potatoes with olive oil and basil

Crushed New Potatoes With Olive Oil And Basil

Made with Parmesan cheese, new potatoes, olive oil, sea salt and black pepper, basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled portobello and vegetable stacks

Grilled Portobello And Vegetable Stacks

Made with Fontina or mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, zucchini, yellow summer squash, red bell pepper, olive oil, salt, black pepper, portobello mushroom

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fried eggplant strips

Fried Eggplant Strips

Made with oil, salad oil, eggplant, salt, flour, egg, milk

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for spinach souffle with havarti cheese

Spinach Souffle With Havarti Cheese

Made with green onions, butter, flour, milk, salt, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, Havarti cheese with dill, unseasoned bread crumbs, eggs

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for thai-style brussels sprouts

Thai-Style Brussels Sprouts

Made with Brussels sprouts, olive oil, fish sauce, roasted peanuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for steamed broccoli with lemon-dill dressing

Steamed Broccoli With Lemon-Dill Dressing

Made with fresh dill, broccoli, carrots, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon, black pepper, dried dill weed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave vegetables

Microwave Vegetables

Made with garlic, eggplant, zucchini, summer squash, mushrooms, onion, dried Italian seasoning, tomato, Parmesan cheese, salt

Method:   microwave
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


recipe for turkish stuffed peppers

Turkish Stuffed Peppers

Made with water, sugar, black pepper and salt, bell peppers, olive oil, onion, short grain rice, tomatoes, mint, pine nuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mexican corn pie

Mexican Corn Pie

Made with baking powder, cornmeal, flour, cheddar cheese, butter, sugar, eggs, green chiles, cream-style corn, monterey jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 alu karela bhaja (potato and bitter gourd)

Alu Karela Bhaja (Potato And Bitter Gourd)

Made with oil, salt, bitter gourd, potatoes, green chili pepper, nigella seeds, turmeric

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 creamy cabbage casserole with cheesy topping

Creamy Cabbage Casserole With Cheesy Topping

Made with crackers, cheddar cheese, cabbage, onion, butter, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, cream of chicken or mushroom soup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bacon fried carrots

Bacon Fried Carrots

Made with carrots, brown sugar, canola or peanut oil, bacon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cabbage and leeks with mustard seeds

Cabbage and Leeks with Mustard Seeds

Made with black pepper, groundnut or sunflower oil, black mustard seeds, leeks, cabbage, creme fraiche

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy spinach con queso

Easy Spinach Con Queso

Made with tomato, diced drained pimiento, frozen chopped spinach, process cheese with jalapeno peppers, milk, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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





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