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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 italian spinach

Italian Spinach

Made with Parmesan, Romano, or mozzarella cheese, frozen spinach, garlic, olive oil, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fried cabbage

Fried Cabbage

Made with salt and pepper, water, vinegar, cabbage, salt pork (about 1 to 2 inches in length), bacon drippings, onions, green bell pepper, red pepper flakes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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

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recipe for fried lettuce

Fried Lettuce

Made with lettuce, oil, garlic, salt, Vesop

Method:   stovetop
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 fried breaded brussels sprouts

Fried Breaded Brussels Sprouts

Made with olive oil, garlic, black pepper, Brussels sprouts, unbleached flour, bread crumbs, eggs, egg whites, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 bananas with green split peas

Bananas with Green Split Peas

Made with onion, green split peas, bananas, salt, palm oil

Method:   stovetop
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 french potato pie

French Potato Pie

Made with egg, garlic powder, salt and pepper, potatoes, all-purpose flour, salt, butter or margarine, water, parsley, shallots

Method:   oven
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 red cabbage casserole

Red Cabbage Casserole

Made with caraway seed, black pepper, cider vinegar, red cabbage, margarine, onion, apple, honey

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hillbilly fries

Hillbilly Fries

Made with ground paprika, turnips, Parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic and pepper seasoning

Method:   oven
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 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 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 sephardic spinach patties

Sephardic Spinach Patties

Made with cayenne, olive oil or vegetable oil, onion, garlic, spinach, breadcrumbs or matzo meal, eggs, salt and pepper, grated nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for low carb cauliflower salad

Low Carb Cauliflower Salad

Made with black pepper, salt, oregano, cauliflower, red bell pepper, parsley, Greek olives, capers, olive oil, white vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 caribbean corn

Caribbean Corn

Made with green onions, ground ginger, cumin, sugar, non-stick cooking spray, corn, garlic, pineapple juice, skim milk, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for rotel squash

RoTel Squash

Made with cooking spray or oil, water, Parmesan cheese, crookneck squash, onion, egg noodles, Ro*Tel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for patatas pobres

Patatas Pobres

Made with parsley, garlic, olive oil, potatoes, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for stuffed baby eggplant

Stuffed Baby Eggplant

Made with vegetable juice, salt, baby eggplants, olive oil, onion, green bell pepper, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, seasoned bread crumbs, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for baked broccoli and mushroom stroganoff

Baked Broccoli And Mushroom Stroganoff

Made with onion, red bell pepper, fresh mushrooms, flour, red wine, onion soup mix, water, sour cream, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker beans and mushrooms almondine

Slow Cooker Beans And Mushrooms Almondine

Made with margarine, slivered almonds, frozen cut green beans, onion, sliced mushrooms

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mexican green beans

Mexican Green Beans

Made with cheddar cheese, frozen green beans, oil, flour, chili powder, water, salt, garlic salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for celery au gratin

Celery Au Gratin

Made with Romano cheese, black pepper, celery, beef broth, egg yolks, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 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 stewed tomatoes with sweet basil

Stewed Tomatoes With Sweet Basil

Made with bread cubes, basil, tomatoes, butter, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for green beans caesar

Green Beans Caesar

Made with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, green beans, butter, olive oil, garlic, anchovy paste, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asparagus sauteed with lemon and shallots

Asparagus Sauteed With Lemon And Shallots

Made with asparagus, shallots, margarine, salt and pepper, lemon zest

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grecian green beans with coke

Grecian Green Beans With Coke

Made with salt, prepared mustard, oregano, whole green beans, shallots, onion, garlic, parsley, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 cookout potatoes

Cookout Potatoes

Made with butter or margarine, bacon, potatoes, salt, black pepper, onion, Cheddar cheese or process American cheese product

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pressure cooker cauliflower with mushroom sauce

Pressure Cooker Cauliflower With Mushroom Sauce

Made with black pepper, cauliflower, mushroom soup, milk, salt

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cubed potatoes with garlic and sage

Cubed Potatoes With Garlic And Sage

Made with fresh sage, black pepper, baking potatoes, butter, corn oil, garlic, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for serbian cabbage

Serbian Cabbage

Made with butter or margarine, cabbage, evaporated milk, bread crumbs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked eggplant casserole

Baked Eggplant Casserole

Made with salt and pepper, Cheddar or American cheese, eggplant, egg, tomatoes, olive oil, onion, breadcrumbs, ground beef

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for creamed okra and corn

Creamed Okra And Corn

Made with light cream, butter, corn, okra, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker three bean burrito bake

Slow Cooker Three Bean Burrito Bake

Made with oil, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans, black olives, green chiles, diced tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for wild rice stuffed peppers

Wild Rice Stuffed Peppers

Made with wild rice, water, salt, brown rice, onion, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, tomato

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for breaded cauliflower

Breaded Cauliflower

Made with Parmesan cheese, cauliflower, egg yolks, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh parsley, sugar, salt, black pepper, bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for roasted mushrooms with garlic, thyme and balsamic vinegar

Roasted Mushrooms With Garlic, Thyme And Balsamic Vinegar

Made with fresh parsley, mushrooms, olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic, balsamic vinegar, fresh thyme

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for whipped black beans

Whipped Black Beans

Made with cumin, pepper, salt, black beans, lean pork, bacon, onions, garlic, oregano, evaporated milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker tuscan-style beans with rosemary

Slow Cooker Tuscan-Style Beans With Rosemary

Made with pancetta, olive oil, red onion, garlic, fresh rosemary, dried rosemary, whole parsley leaves, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker cheesy green beans

Slow Cooker Cheesy Green Beans

Made with French fried onions, milk, cheese soup, green beans, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for caramelized parsnips and carrot

Caramelized Parsnips And Carrot

Made with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, parsnips, baby carrots, dried thyme, olive oil, honey

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for tuscany eggplant

Tuscany Eggplant

Made with red wine vinegar, tomato sauce, olive oil, onion, garlic, eggplant, green bell pepper, celery, kalamata olives, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fire-roasted corn and poblano chile tacos

Fire-Roasted Corn And Poblano Chile Tacos

Made with salt, frozen corn kernels, dried Mexican oregano or chopped fresh marjoram, half and half, heavy cream, Monterey jack cheese, lime, cotija cheese

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 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 baked creamed spinach

Baked Creamed Spinach

Made with Cheddar cheese, spinach, butter, flour, milk, salt, black pepper, nutmeg

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican eggplant casserole

Mexican Eggplant Casserole

Made with eggplant, black pepper, cheese, Mexican corn bread mix, butter, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes & chiles, eggs

Method:   oven, 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 baked stuffed portobello mushrooms

Baked Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Made with butter, onion, carrot, celery, mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, pecan, poultry seasoning, parsley, broth

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 italian-style sauteed broccoli

Italian-Style Sauteed Broccoli

Made with broccoli, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, onion, button mushrooms

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 low-carb latkes

Low-Carb Latkes

Made with oil, onion, cauliflower, turnip, soy flour, eggs

Method:   electric skillet/wok
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheesy eggplant casserole

Cheesy Eggplant Casserole

Made with whole tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, oregano, dried basil, eggplant, mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours





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