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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 steamed carrots with cheese

Steamed Carrots With Cheese

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for simple grilled eggplant

Simple Grilled Eggplant

Made with black pepper, eggplant, olive oil, fresh Italian parsley, salt, fresh parsley

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jerk vegetables

Jerk Vegetables

Made with Scotch bonnet pepper, canola oil, sugar, soy sauce, dried thyme, ground allspice, potatoes, ears corn, onion

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


recipe for garlic scapes with red bell peppers and shiitake mushrooms

Garlic Scapes with Red Bell Peppers and Shiitake Mushrooms

Made with garlic scapes, red bell pepper, grapeseed oil, salt, shiitake mushrooms, black pepper, sesame seeds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sauteed bell peppers

Sauteed Bell Peppers

Made with red bell peppers, green bell peppers, olive oil, garlic, yellow onion, dried rosemary, dried oregano, dry red wine, salt and black pepper, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for cheesy creamed spinach

Cheesy Creamed Spinach

Made with cayenne pepper, vegetable oil, onion, fresh baby spinach, salt and pepper, butter, flour, milk, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled stuffed fresh pasilla chile with avocado salsa

Grilled Stuffed Fresh Pasilla Chile With Avocado Salsa

Made with Jarlsberg cheese, white Cheddar cheese, Asiago or Parmesan cheese, fresh cilantro, avocados, jalapeno pepper, red onion, scallions...

Method:   outdoor grill, 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 cinnamon peas

Cinnamon Peas

Made with cinnamon, water, onion, frozen peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for debbie reynolds' eggplant casserole

Debbie Reynolds' Eggplant Casserole

Made with bread crumbs, tomato sauce, butter, eggplant, salt, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 mushrooms baked in cream

Mushrooms Baked In Cream

Made with paprika, heavy cream, mushroom caps, salt, butter, parsley, chives, green onions, nutmeg

Method:   oven
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 marinated tomatoes and onions

Marinated Tomatoes And Onions

Made with garlic, fresh oregano, tomatoes, red onion, olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley


Time:   30-60 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 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 indian cabbage

Indian Cabbage

Made with salt, oil or butter, black mustard seed, turmeric, cabbage

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for spicy cauliflower (gobi ki sabzi)

Spicy Cauliflower (Gobi Ki Sabzi)

Made with cilantro, lemon, salt, vegetable oil, mustard seeds, ginger, onion, turmeric, cauliflower, green chile

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 onion kuchen

Onion Kuchen

Made with poppy seeds, black pepper, salt, onions, butter, refrigerated buttermilk or home-style biscuits, egg, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for casola po staropolsku (beans old polish style)

Casola Po Staropolsku (Beans Old Polish Style)

Made with marjoram, salt and pepper, sugar, Uma or navy beans, bacon, onions, flour, prunes, raisins, honey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 zucchini mushroom skillet

Zucchini Mushroom Skillet

Made with salt, oregano, zucchini, mushrooms, onion, olive oil, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baked celery and onions with herbs

Baked Celery And Onions With Herbs

Made with onions, butter, celery, cornstarch, chicken broth, dried marjoram, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley

Method:   oven, 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 nopales and grilled portobello mushroom salad

Nopales and Grilled Portobello Mushroom Salad

Made with cojito cheese or feta cheese, nopales, portobello mushrooms, salt and pepper, olive oil, limes, dry oregano, salt and cracked black pepper...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled okra

Grilled Okra

Made with salt and pepper, okra, sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pressure cooker cheesy parmesan red potatoes

Pressure Cooker Cheesy Parmesan Red Potatoes

Made with parsley, chicken broth, red potatoes, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for potato balls with meat filling

Potato Balls With Meat Filling

Made with butter, milk, salt and pepper, nutmeg, eggs, breadcrumbs, vegetable oil, butter or veg oil, shallot

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for rice & bean stuffed anaheim pepper

Rice & Bean Stuffed Anaheim Pepper

Made with cilantro, water, Anaheim peppers, long grain rice, salsa, cheddar cheese, pinto beans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 slow cooker balsamic caramelized onions

Slow Cooker Balsamic Caramelized Onions

Made with salt, onions, butter, balsamic vinegar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for kerala (coconut eggplant)

Kerala (Coconut Eggplant)

Made with fresh green chili peppers, fresh ginger, garlic, onion, ground coriander, garam masala, turmeric, peanut oil, Chinese eggplants

Method:   stovetop
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 polenta with eggplant ragout

Polenta With Eggplant Ragout

Made with plum tomatoes, cremini mushrooms, lemon juice, tomato paste, fresh basil, parsley, black olives, capers, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pan fried cauliflower fritters

Pan Fried Cauliflower Fritters

Made with oil, cauliflower, flour, salt, black pepper, water, egg, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cabbage, cheese, and egg casserole

Cabbage, Cheese, And Egg Casserole

Made with butter, buttery round crackers, cabbage, water, almonds, Cheddar cheese, pimiento, eggs, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for baked vegetables au gratin

Baked Vegetables Au Gratin

Made with onion, mushrooms, carrot, zucchini, Cheddar cheese, broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 pattypan squash with apple-nut stuffing

Pattypan Squash With Apple-Nut Stuffing

Made with liquid margarine spray, brown sugar, pattypan squash, apples, walnuts or pecans, dried currants or dried cranberries

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for spicy mashed parsnip

Spicy Mashed Parsnip

Made with walnut oil, milk, black pepper, parsnips, butter, cumin, hot chili powder, nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for broccolini with marsala cranberries and pine nuts

Broccolini with Marsala Cranberries and Pine Nuts

Made with salt and pepper, olive oil, broccolini, dried cranberries, Marsala wine, pine nuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamed pearl onions

Creamed Pearl Onions

Made with nutmeg, pearl onions, milk, water, heavy cream, butter, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for savory butter beans

Savory Butter Beans

Made with savory, water, smoked ham, butter beans, butter, shallot, garlic, andouille sausage

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for juicy smothered greens

Juicy Smothered Greens

Made with onion, white vinegar, green bell pepper, bacon, celery, olive oil, ham hocks, Creole seasoning, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for italian white beans

Italian White Beans

Made with black pepper, salt, white wine vinegar, olive oil, onion, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, bay leaves, water, canned cannelini beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for roasted cauliflower with tomatoes and garlic

Roasted Cauliflower With Tomatoes And Garlic

Made with salt, plum tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, dried rosemary, cauliflower

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for indian spinach pilaf

Indian Spinach Pilaf

Made with butter, spinach, spinach leaves, salt, onion, cumin, ground cardamom, ground coriander, ground turmeric

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamed peas and pearl onions

Creamed Peas And Pearl Onions

Made with black pepper, kosher salt, unsalted butter, dried thyme, all-purpose flour, milk, frozen pearl onion, frozen tiny green peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fried spinach balls

Fried Spinach Balls

Made with spinach, butter, onions, cheese, salt and pepper, eggs, bread crumbs, allspice, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for german green beans

German Green Beans

Made with dried onion flakes, sugar, flour, salt, black pepper, cider vinegar, cut green beans, fresh green beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for texas mustard greens

Texas Mustard Greens

Made with sugar, salt, mustard greens, ham hock, salt pork, onion, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 slow cooker squash with acorn squash (or apples)

Slow Cooker Squash with Acorn Squash (Or Apples)

Made with cinnamon, salt, flour, brown sugar, butternut squash, acorn squash, apples, melted butter or vegetable oil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for egg salad stuffed tomatoes

Egg Salad Stuffed Tomatoes

Made with tomatoes, Tabasco sauce, salt, onion, prepared mustard, mayonnaise, parsley, hard-cooked eggs


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for campfire dutch oven potatoes

Campfire Dutch Oven Potatoes

Made with non-stick cooking spray, dry ranch salad dressing mix, red potatoes, onion, butter

Method:   outdoor grill, campfire
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for onion corn on the cob

Onion Corn On The Cob

Made with corn on the cob, dry onion soup mix, butter, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for jalapeno casserole

Jalapeno Casserole

Made with sour cream, avocado, salt, flour, jalapeno peppers, Monterey jack cheese and/or cheddar cheese, tomatoes, evaporated milk, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for eggplant rice dressing

Eggplant Rice Dressing

Made with brown rice, water, seasoned salt, ground meat, eggplant, onion, bell peppers, garlic, green onions, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for spinach moussaka

Spinach Moussaka

Made with frozen spinach, onion, garlic, vegetable oil, mushrooms, almonds, salt and freshly ground black pepper, lemon juice, dill

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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





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