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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 crab stuffed poblano chiles with mango salsa

Crab Stuffed Poblano Chiles With Mango Salsa

Made with artichoke hearts, mango, red bell pepper, fresh cilantro, balsamic vinegar, Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, black pepper, ricotta...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cauliflower rice

Cauliflower Rice

Made with black pepper, cauliflower, butter, garlic, sea salt, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 sauteed potatoes in goose fat

Sauteed Potatoes In Goose Fat

Made with kosher salt, parsley, Idaho potatoes, goose fat, garlic

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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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 brussels sprouts with garlic oil and sherry vinegar

Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Oil and Sherry Vinegar

Made with sherry vinegar, olive oil, garlic, Brussels sprouts, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for eggplant spinach manicotti

Eggplant Spinach Manicotti

Made with marinara sauce, whole wheat flour, nutmeg, garlic powder, eggplant, onion, frozen chopped spinach, oregano, basil, onion powder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for okra and tomatoes over grits

Okra And Tomatoes Over Grits

Made with tomatoes, garlic, onion, bay leaves, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, dry oregano, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, tabasco

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 cauliflower with wasabi cheese sauce

Cauliflower with Wasabi Cheese Sauce

Made with salt and pepper, cauliflower, onion, bacon fat, wasabi, flour, skim milk, cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fresh butter beans

Fresh Butter Beans

Made with butter beans, salt pork, peanut oil, onion, thyme, dried thyme, dried hot red chiles, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken-stuffed green peppers

Chicken-Stuffed Green Peppers

Made with garlic, butter, cooked chicken, chicken broth, long grain brown and wild rice blend, celery, carrots, dried basil, dried thyme, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for creamy peas with ham and onion

Creamy Peas With Ham And Onion

Made with frozen peas, salt and pepper, butter, ham steak, red onion, heavy cream, tarragon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 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 spiced turban squash

Spiced Turban Squash

Made with black pepper, ground nutmeg, turban squash, honey, butter, salt, ground ginger

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 baked fennel au gratin

Baked Fennel Au Gratin

Made with bread crumbs, Parmesan or Romano cheese, fennel bulbs, salt, black pepper, butter or margarine, all-purpose flour, half and half, light cream, or milk, Swiss or Gruyere...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for sparkling carrots

Sparkling Carrots

Made with sugar, black pepper, salt, onion, margarine, carrots, lemon-lime carbonated beverage

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 oven baked potato crisps

Oven Baked Potato Crisps

Made with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, baking potatoes, oil, garlic salt, chili powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for broccoli cheese bites

Broccoli Cheese Bites

Made with salt and pepper, bread crumbs, vegetable oil, chopped frozen broccoli, water, sharp Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for country-style potatoes

Country-Style Potatoes

Made with black pepper, salt, Yukon gold potatoes, bacon, butter, shallots, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for savory glazed carrots and shallots

Savory Glazed Carrots And Shallots

Made with parsley, baby carrots, shallots, sugar, butter, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for eggplant torte

Eggplant Torte

Made with mozzarella cheese, eggplant, flour, salt and pepper, oil, thyme, parsley, tomatoes, onion, green bell peppers

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cajun corn and bacon maque choux

Cajun Corn And Bacon Maque Choux

Made with bacon, corn, vegetable oil, onion, green bell pepper, tomato, milk, salt, cayenne pepper, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for basic okra fritters

Basic Okra Fritters

Made with oil, okra, salt and pepper, eggs, baking powder, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for green beans with caramelized pearl onions

Green Beans With Caramelized Pearl Onions

Made with brown sugar, green beans, pearl onions, margarine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for green beans with caramelized onions and porcini mushrooms

Green Beans With Caramelized Onions And Porcini Mushrooms

Made with black pepper, sea salt, green beans, vidalia or other sweet onion, butter, garlic, porcini mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for winter lima bean succotash

Winter Lima Bean Succotash

Made with dill, cream, margarine, baby lima beans, frozen sweet kernel corn, scallions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 hen of the woods saute side dish

Hen Of The Woods Saute Side Dish

Made with shallots, fresh parsley, Hen of the Woods mushrooms, garlic, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fried oyster mushrooms

Fried Oyster Mushrooms

Made with vegetable oil, black pepper, sea salt, oyster mushrooms, eggs, dry Greek wine, all-purpose flour

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for broccoli and carrots with basil butter sauce

Broccoli And Carrots With Basil Butter Sauce

Made with pepper, frozen broccoli, carrots, water chestnuts and red peppers, margarine or butter, lemon juice, dried basil, salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sese plantains (cameroon)

Sese Plantains (Cameroon)

Made with cashew nuts, plantains, water, tomatoes, salt, hot pepper, onion, vegetable bouillon, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for turnips au gratin

Turnips Au Gratin

Made with sharp Cheddar cheese, plain bread crumbs, turnip roots, paprika, salt, black pepper, sugar, butter, flour, cream or half & half

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for layered vegetable pie

Layered Vegetable Pie

Made with fresh thyme, zucchini, eggplant, red bell peppers, potatoes, chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, hazel or walnut oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 fried red tomatoes

Fried Red Tomatoes

Made with vegetable oil, salt, tomatoes, polenta, yellow cornmeal, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker carrots in wine sauce

Slow Cooker Carrots In Wine Sauce

Made with water, carrots, chicken bouillon, white wine, dill weed, onions, garlic salt, lemon juice, cornstarch

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for arabian green beans (yakhnit lobia)

Arabian Green Beans (Yakhnit Lobia)

Made with salt and pepper, cinnamon, onions, green beans, veal, tomatoes, tomato paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for rice with leek and silverbeet

Rice With Leek And Silverbeet

Made with salt and pepper, fresh parsley, olive oil, leek, garlic, short-grain rice, water, silverbeet, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for potato samosa

Potato Samosa

Made with vegetable oil, spring roll wrappers, potatoes, peas, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, chili flakes, lemon juice, cilantro

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for broccoli in garlic sauce

Broccoli In Garlic Sauce

Made with sesame oil, cilantro, fresh broccoli, scallions, garlic, beef broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar or sugar substitute

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spanish style potatoes

Spanish Style Potatoes

Made with tomatoes, oregano, chicken bouillon granules, potatoes, onions, green bell pepper, water, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 pea shoots with fermented bean curd

Pea Shoots With Fermented Bean Curd

Made with fermented bean curd, pea shoots, vegetable oil, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for african squash and yams futari for kwanzaa

African Squash And Yams Futari for Kwanzaa

Made with ground cloves, yams or sweet potatoes, ground cinnamon, onion, oil, coconut milk, hubbard squash, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 pommes dauphine

Pommes Dauphine

Made with oil, black pepper, baking potatoes, salt, butter or margarine, flour, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for steamed cauliflower

Steamed Cauliflower

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for microwaved beets

Microwaved Beets

Made with beets, water

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked leeks

Baked Leeks

Made with margarine, leeks, vegetarian broth, salt and pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for green beans au gratin

Green Beans Au Gratin

Made with bread crumbs, cayenne pepper, green beans, milk, butter, cheese, salt, paprika

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for irish parsnip cakes

Irish Parsnip Cakes

Made with oil, parsnips, flour, mace, butter, salt and pepper, egg, breadcrumbs

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 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





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