Eggplant Parmesan is a popular Italian dish and this version makes it a bit healthier. If you want to cut calories further, use reduced-fat cheese.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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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Skinny Eggplant Parmesan
Balsamic Cabbage
If you think cabbage is boring, think again. This balsamic twist gives it a flavorful makeover that's quick and easy to whip up on any weeknight.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Beaches and Sandals' Bammies
Make some Jamaican yucca flatbreads, aka bammies, just like they do at the famous resorts. You only need a few ingredients for this golden-fried staple.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cauliflower Vichyssoise
Looking for a cool way to chill out in the kitchen? This cauliflower vichyssoise is not just a soup; it's a refreshing escape from the ordinary.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Herb-Roasted Vegetables
An array of herbs and a splash of balsamic gives these oven-roasted veggies their awesome flavor, and it's a cinch to sub in whatever veggies are in season (or on sale).
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Greek Spinach-Cheese Pie
Spinach is combined with cottage cheese, eggs, and seasonings and baked in pie shells. Serve these spinach pies as a side dish, and entree, or a brunch item. You can also make...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Mushrooms With Garlic And Rosemary
A flavorful way to cook mushrooms. They are sprinkled with garlic and rosemary and drizzled with olive oil then baked in the oven.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts Gratin With Shallots And Rosemary
Gruyere cheese and browned butter make these Brussels sprouts a hit
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Barbecue Green Beans
Beans slow-cooked with bacon, BBQ sauce, and onions make for an extra-savory side dish that changes the green bean game.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Okra and Black Eyed Peas
Looking for a hassle-free side dish option? This savory okra and black-eyed peas crock pot recipe mixes frozen vegetables, ranch beans, and zesty tomatoes for an...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pecan Green Beans
Nutty and buttery, these green beans are a perfect holiday side dish
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sauteed Cauliflower Florets
Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable that is low in calories but high in nutrients. Sauteed cauliflower florets are a simple and delicious way to enjoy this healthy...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Collard Greens
Collard greens with plenty of hot sauce, just how they like it in the South. These tasty greens flavored with bacon drippings, brown sugar, and smoked turkey would be a...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Steamed Asian Greens With Honey Soy Sesame Dressing
Made with sesame seeds, spinach, baby bok choy, Chinese broccoli, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, honey
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Stir Fried Spinach
Make sure you start with a big bunch of spinach, because you'll want plenty of these garlic stir-fried greens for a colorful and healthy side dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cabbage Kielbasa Dinner
Sauteed cabbage, onion, and kielbasa make a perfect topping for pierogies, pasta, or boiled or mashed potatoes.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cheesy Corn
Corn is cooked in a creamy cheese sauce. Great side dish for potlucks!
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cannellini Beans With Herbs And Prosciutto
A quick and easy way to put together a delicious, healthy meal. Cannellini beans are a great source of protein and fiber, and the prosciutto adds a nice salty...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Cajun Cabbage
If you usually think of cabbage as a boring ingredient, this recipe is about to change your mind. Baking the cabbage in a creamy, cayenne-laced cheese sauce makes an unforgettable...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Creamy, Cheesy, Broccoli Casserole
Want to get more greens in your dinner? This creamy, cheesy broccoli casserole will have you craving the nutritious, cruciferous veggie.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Potatoes Dauphinoise
Potatoes Dauphinoise is a traditional French dish made up of sliced potatoes that are baked in a rich cream sauce.
Method: microwave, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Asian Mustard Greens
Mustard greens are the veggie you've been neglecting. This recipe is sure to change that. Garlic and ginger dress up the greens with eye-opening flavor that'll keep you coming...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Onion Squares
These onion squares are somewhere between a pizza and a quiche, but they're tasty however you slice them. The flavor of caramelized onions goes well with pretty much anything.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sauteed Chickpeas With Cinnamon
Crisp-cooked chickpeas with a hint of cinnamon flavor
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Onion Loaf
Looking for a unique way to use those extra onions? This onion loaf combines sliced onions, milk, and pancake mix for an interesting twist.
Method: oven, deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Pommes de Terre au Lait (Potatoes Cooked in Milk)
Turn the humble potato into French cuisine royalty with this Pommes de Terre au Lait. It's what happens when milk and cheese decide to mingle.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Stuffed Pattypan Squash
Stuffed pattypan squash: the perfect way to sneak some veggies into your diet while enjoying a tasty meal.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Copycat Five Crowns Creamed Spinach
Creamed spinach is a classic dish. The Five Crowns Restaurant in Corona del Mar, CA, has been serving this dish for over 60 years.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Irish Boxty
The mix of potatoes gives this traditional Irish boxty recipe a unique texture, and it's tough to beat for comfort food when served with a little sour cream or maple syrup.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Sugar Snap Peas
Lightly grilled with a little olive oil and salt, these little delights make a perfect snack or side dish. A little drizzle of sesame oil goes a long way for adding some toasty...
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Basic Caramelized Sweet Onions
Caramelized onions have a variety of uses and are so easy to make, they only require a little patience. Cooking them over lower heat cooks them slowly and brings out the...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Roasted Portobello Mushrooms With Blue Cheese
Made with blue cheese, portobello mushrooms, soy sauce, black pepper
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Duchess Potatoes
This is an easy and fancy way to serve mashed potatoes. Use your favorite recipe for the mashed potatoes. You can also top the potatoes with cheese or add any additional seasonings as...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Microwave Roasted Garlic
If you don't have time to slow roast garlic in the oven, try this quick microwave method
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Spinach, Parmesan And Couscous-Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Made with marinara sauce, black pepper, salt, poblano peppers, non-stick cooking spray, spinach, scallions, vegetable broth, couscous, Parmesan...
Method: stovetop, microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Butter Braised Radishes
Made with water, sugar, butter, scallion, radishes, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Afghan Pumpkin (Kadu Bouranee)
Made with pumpkin or squash, corn oil, garlic, water, salt, sugar, tomato sauce, ginger root, ground coriander seeds, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Oven Orange-Glazed Carrots
Oven-roasting the carrots in a sweet butter sauce gives them a caramelized-like glaze.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Home Fried Potatoes With Garlic And Bacon
Potato slices are seasoned with garlic pepper and pan-fried in bacon drippings with onion and topped with crumbled bacon.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Herbed Corn And Edamame Succotash
Made with canola oil, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, corn, dry white wine or water, rice vinegar, fresh parsley, fresh basil, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Asparagus Pecandine
Made with butter, pecans, tarragon vinegar, asparagus
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Western Potato Rounds
Baked potato slices are covered with barbecue sauce, Monterery Jack cheese, bacon, and green onions.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Purple Cabbage With Walnuts And Goat Cheese
Toasted walnuts, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar bring depth of flavor while the purple cabbage and goat cheese provide vibrant color. Simple and elegant.
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Time: under 30 minutes
Sweet-Orange Roasted Baby Carrots
Made with ground cinnamon, carrots, orange zest, orange juice, canola oil, salt
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mediterranean Stuffed Eggplant
Made with Feta cheese or cottage cheese, black pepper, dried oregano or marjoram, eggplant, oil, onion, garlic, butter or margarine, all-purpose flour, tomatoes
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Easy Channa (Chick Pea Curry)
This easy channa recipe combines the hearty texture of chickpeas with the aromatic flavors of Indian spices, including curry powder, cinnamon, and cardamom.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Garlic Snap Peas
Butter, olive oil, and a little sauteed garlic bring out the natural sweetness of the sugar snap peas and lets them shine as your new favorite side dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Aloo Gobi (Indian Potatoes And Cauliflower)
Curried veggies make for a spectacular spicy side dish. Potatoes and cauliflower get spiced with ginger, garlic, and garam masala for that magical blend of...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Broccoli Cauliflower Bake With Green Chiles And Monterey Jack Cheese
A creamy broccoli cauliflower bake features Monterey Jack cheese, green chiles, and a crispy topping. This dish offers a savory side...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Dolmas - Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves
Stuffed grape leaves are one of the most deliciously kept secrets of Greek cooking. Rice, olive oil, and a ton of of fresh herbs are the path to refreshing and...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Southwestern Stuffed Peppers
You won't miss the meat in these peppers stuffed with rice, chili beans, corn, sour cream, and cheese.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Mama's Cabbage
A quick, easy, and delicious way to enjoy cabbage. Chopped cabbage is boiled until tender but then sauteed in oil to give it flavor and texture.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Garlic-Cauliflower Stir Fry
Made with lemon-pepper seasoning, butter or margarine, cauliflower, garlic, parsley
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Honey-Glazed Roasted Vegetables
You're about to start craving vegetables. A mix of honey, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar brings delicious flavor to all your favorite roasted veggies.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Tuscan Fried Potatoes
With just a handful of ingredients this Tuscan fried potato recipe transforms basic spuds into a crispy, golden delight.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cauliflower Amandine
Made with almonds, green onions, cauliflower, lemon, milk, butter, flour, Cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Easy Oven-Baked Vegetables
Don't fear the frozen veggies. This is an easy way to bring them to life and have a flavorful side dish in a pinch.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pakistani Spicy Chickpeas
A spiced bowl of chickpeas makes an outstanding (and super easy) lunch or side dish. It's full of protein from the chickpeas and full of flavor thanks to the toasted cumin.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Parmesan Peas
Turn boring frozen peas into something cravable. Parmesan makes most things better, but a touch of lemon zest and tarragon really makes these peas pop.
Time: under 30 minutes
Bok Choy Mushroom Stir-Fry
Made with sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, mushrooms, canola oil, onions, red bell pepper, garlic, ginger, bok choy
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon And Cheese Cauliflower
Think vegetables have to be healthy? Think again. Jokes aside, these florets covered in creamy cheddar, onions, and bacon would turn even the most seasoned carnivore into a...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Basic Oven Roasted Parsnips
Why does everybody always forget about parsnips? Show the root veggie a little love and roast it simply with olive oil and salt.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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