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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 corn ball fritters

Corn Ball Fritters

Made with chicken bouillon cube, flour, baking powder, salt, basil, paprika, garlic, black pepper, milk, eggs

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked asparagus

Baked Asparagus

Made with lime, asparagus, lemons, olive oil, sesame seeds, salt and pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked spaghetti squash lasagna style

Baked Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Style

Made with Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, black olives, spaghetti squash, onion, garlic, stewed tomatoes, dried basil, vegetable bouillon, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for suzanne somers' sauteed spinach with garlic and olive oil

Suzanne Somers' Sauteed Spinach With Garlic and Olive Oil

Made with salt, olive oil, garlic, spinach

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baby carrots with brown sugar and mustard

Baby Carrots With Brown Sugar And Mustard

Made with Dijon mustard, baby carrots, butter, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for mixed greens with fresh pork hock

Mixed Greens With Fresh Pork Hock

Made with water, pork hock, onion, vegetable oil, garlic, vinegar, salt, red pepper flakes, turnip greens, mustard greens

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for creole okra and tomatoes

Creole Okra and Tomatoes

Made with black pepper, salt, tomatoes, butter or margarine, onion, green bell pepper, okra

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for escarole and beans

Escarole and Beans

Made with fresh parsley, cannellini beans, olive oil, escarole, salt and pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fresh okra succotash

Fresh Okra Succotash

Made with black pepper, salt, okra, lima beans, corn, tomatoes, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easy cheesy broccoli

Easy Cheesy Broccoli

Made with Cheddar cheese soup, milk, frozen broccoli

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for osh pyozee (stuffed onions)

Osh Pyozee (Stuffed Onions)

Made with onions, water, rice, ground beef, salt, black pepper, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 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 spinach pilaf (spanakorizo)

Spinach Pilaf (Spanakorizo)

Made with fresh dill, parsley, olive oil, scallions, short-grain rice, water, fresh spinach, frozen chopped spinach, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for bacon turnip mash

Bacon Turnip Mash

Made with bacon fat, turnip, butter, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, bacon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for german sweet & sour beans with bacon

German Sweet & Sour Beans With Bacon

Made with salt, bacon, water, onion, vinegar, flour, sugar, green beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker tempeh-stuffed peppers

Slow Cooker Tempeh-Stuffed Peppers

Made with bell peppers, tempeh, tomatoes, garlic, soy sauce, onions, rice, cheddar cheese, Tabasco sauce

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker scandinavian beans

Slow Cooker Scandinavian Beans

Made with onion, garlic, black pepper, salt, molasses, Tabasco, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for braised leeks with dill

Braised Leeks With Dill

Made with fresh dill, salt and pepper, leeks, onions, garlic, tomato, olive oil, chicken or vegetable broth

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for green beans with split mung dal

Green Beans with Split Mung Dal

Made with sea salt, ground coriander, green beans, dried split mung beans, ginger, garlic, fenugreek seeds, turmeric, ground fennel seed, whole cloves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for spicy garlic mushrooms

Spicy Garlic Mushrooms

Made with fresh herbs, black pepper, mushrooms, garlic, olive oil, butter, allspice berries, coriander seeds, nutmeg, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 turkey and rice stuffed red peppers

Turkey And Rice Stuffed Red Peppers

Made with salt, red bell peppers, ground turkey breast, brown rice, onion, garlic, black beans, corn, parsley, dried oregano

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for portobello mushrooms stuffed with cajun pork

Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed With Cajun Pork

Made with chicken broth, dried marjoram, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cider vinegar, ground pork

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

recipe for broccoli and cauliflower with walnut crust

Broccoli And Cauliflower With Walnut Crust

Made with cauliflower florets, broccoli, walnuts, butter, bread crumbs, garlic, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 steamed cauliflower

Steamed Cauliflower

Made with lemon juice, cauliflower florets, butter, fresh dill

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 fresh steamed broccoli with garlic walnut butter

Fresh Steamed Broccoli With Garlic Walnut Butter

Made with walnuts, fresh broccoli, butter, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for california french bean saute

California French Bean Saute

Made with salt and pepper, cilantro, Roma tomatoes, green beans, olive oil, bell pepper, poblano chile, peanuts, cumin seeds, sweet corn

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 easy chinese green beans

Easy Chinese Green Beans

Made with ginger, soy sauce, green beans, garlic, oil, water chestnuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for roasted cauliflower with soy ginger or curry yogurt sauce

Roasted Cauliflower With Soy Ginger Or Curry Yogurt Sauce

Made with garlic, fresh ginger, soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, water, sesame oil, scallion, oil

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled bloomin' onion

Grilled Bloomin' Onion

A low carb, keto friendly version of the famous Bloomin' Onion. It's grilled instead of battered and fried.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for breaded tomatoes

Breaded Tomatoes

Made with salt and pepper, butter or margarine, tomatoes, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chives, dried basil

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cabbage cheese casserole

Cabbage Cheese Casserole

Made with butter, milk, cabbage, processed cheese product

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sauteed asparagus and mushrooms

Sauteed Asparagus And Mushrooms

Made with Italian seasoning, onions, salt and pepper, asparagus, olive oil, garlic, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for brussels sprouts with bacon and caraway seeds

Brussels Sprouts With Bacon And Caraway Seeds

Made with black pepper, salt, bacon, Brussels sprouts, frozen Brussels sprouts, white wine vinegar, caraway seeds

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for best ever turnips

Best Ever Turnips

Made with black pepper, white turnips, butter, garlic, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 alcenia's corn

Alcenia's Corn

Made with pimiento, corn, butter, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, celery, onion soup mix, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pressure cooker stuffed peppers

Pressure Cooker Stuffed Peppers

Made with water, cornstarch, tomato juice, pork sausage, cracker crumbs, onion, egg, salt and pepper, green bell peppers

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker spicy black beans

Slow Cooker Spicy Black Beans

Made with fresh jalapeno pepper, brown sugar, dried black beans, turkey bacon, onion, chili powder, cumin, dark molasses

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for turnip greens with bottoms

Turnip Greens With Bottoms

Made with red pepper flakes, turnip greens with turnips, smoked turkey breast, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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