Roasting thick cauliflower "steaks" creates a unique side dish or vegetarian entree. Chimichurri is a classic Argentinian condiment for meat but it pairs...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 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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Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri
Slow Cooker Basil And Orange Carrots
An easy and delicious side dish. The carrots are cooked in a savory basil and orange sauce until they are tender and flavorful. This is a great way to get your kids...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Sauteed Brussels Sprout Leaves
Made with Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, Brussels sprouts, garlic, carrots, white onion, olive oil, chicken broth, herbs de Provence, bay leaves
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Roasted Carrots, Onions And Peppers
Made with balsamic vinegar, lemon-pepper seasoning, salt, carrots, onions, red bell peppers, Italian salad dressing
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pinto Beans And Potatoes
Made with paprika, cumin, parsley, water, potatoes, chicken broth, onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper, pinto beans
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Slow Cooker Calabacitas
Made with salt and pepper, sugar, dried oregano, zucchini, stewed tomatoes with juice, onion, cooked whole kernel corn, roasted green chiles
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Cheesy Veggie And Rice Casserole
Made with butter, water, milk, instant white rice, onion, Cheez Whiz, frozen California-blend vegetables, cream of mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Marie Caratelli's Steamed Cabbage and Potatoes
Made with celery seeds, green cabbage, potatoes, olive oil, onions, salt and freshly ground black pepper, vegetarian or chicken broth
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Brussels Sprouts And Artichokes
Made with almonds, lemon juice, frozen Brussels sprouts, artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, celery salt, Parmesan cheese, margarine
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Zesty Steamed Carrots And Red Potatoes
Made with salt and pepper, Dijon mustard, parsley, red potatoes, carrots, green onion, margarine
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Chasen's Restaurant Carrot Souffle
Made with carrots, salt, eggs, water, sugar, flour, vanilla extract, ground nutmeg, butter, walnuts
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Baked Eggplant With Tomato Sauce
Made with Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, eggplants, salt, black pepper, olive oil, Roma tomatoes
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bavarian Sauerkraut And Tomatoes
Made with dried parsley flakes, Bavarian-style sauerkraut, stewed tomatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chinese-Style Brussels Sprouts With Hoisin Glaze
Made with vegetable oil, fresh ginger, onion, garlic, Brussels sprouts, soy sauce, mirin rice wine, hoisin sauce, sesame oil
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Creamed Vegetables
Made with skim milk, vegetables, margarine, salt, flour, black pepper, nutmeg
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Acadiana Cafe's Cajun Cabbage
Made with cabbage, bacon, margarine, onion, green bell pepper, cayenne pepper, tomatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Harvard Beets
Sweet, tangy, and super easy, these Harvard beets are made right in your crock pot. Perfect hot or cold.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Abuelo's Spinach Casserole
Made with spinach, bacon, butter, mushrooms, chipotle puree with adobo sauce, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, seasoned salt, processed cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Savory Scalloped Cabbage
Made with onion, carrots, cream of mushroom soup, pimiento, cheddar cheese, cabbage
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Old-Fashioned German Sauerkraut With Molasses And Apples
Made with caraway seeds, wine, sauerkraut, bacon, molasses or dark brown sugar, apples
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Artichoke and Tomato Casserole
Made with peeled tomatoes, bread crumbs, olive oil, Romano cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper, frozen artichoke hearts
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Collard Greens and Spinach
Made with salt, mustard seed, oil, fresh greens, fresh spinach
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cantonese Sweet and Sour Walnuts
Made with garlic, green bell pepper, pineapple, baby corn, walnuts, rice cream, flour, baking powder, water
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Sauerkraut With Apples
Made with celery seeds, brown sugar, sauerkraut, onion, butter or bacon drippings, apples, white wine, beef stock or bouillon
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Turnip Greens Casserole
Made with sharp Cheddar cheese, saltine cracker, black pepper, salt, turnip greens, spinach or kale, cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, vinegar, prepared horseradish, eggs
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lebanese Eggplant Casserole
Made with water, tomato sauce, eggplant, olive oil, onion, ground lean beef or lamb, pignoli nuts, cinnamon, garlic, salt and pepper
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mamie Eisenhower's Tomato Pudding
Made with butter, bread, water, tomato puree, brown sugar, salt
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Spinach Fandango
Made with sour cream, frozen chopped spinach, onion, ground beef, garlic, hot pepper sauce, oregano, salt, black pepper, mushrooms
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creamed Tomatoes
Made with bread, milk, flour, tomatoes, butter or margarine, sugar, baking soda, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cajun Stuffed Eggplant
Made with bacon, onion, celery, green bell pepper, garlic, ground pork, ground beef, Rotel tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Turnips And Brussels Sprouts With Honey-Walnut Glaze
Made with salt and pepper, honey, Brussels sprouts, turnips, walnuts, butter or vegetable oil
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Corn, Cheese, Green Chili Pie
Made with salt, butter or margarine, eggs, cream style corn, corn kernels, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, green chiles, cornmeal
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Slow Cooker Green Beans And Tomatoes
Green beans and tomatoes cooked in a crockpot offer a flavorful, hands-off addition to your dinner table. This simple side dish suits any occasion, from casual...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Rio Bravo Beans
Made with cheddar cheese, garlic, pinto beans, refried beans, red enchilada sauce, onions, brown sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Louisiana Fried Stuffed Bell Peppers
Made with shrimp, fresh white lump crab meat, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, red pepper, green onions, parsley, bell peppers
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Southern-Style Collard Greens
Made with water, onion, bay leaf, allspice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, tamari, cumin, honey, fresh collard greens
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copper Pennies (Marinated Carrots)
Made with prepared mustard, vegetable oil, Worcestershire sauce, bell pepper, canned sliced carrots, white onion, condensed cream of tomato soup, sugar, vinegar...
Time: over 5 hours
Impossible Asparagus Pie
Made with black pepper, salt, milk, cooked asparagus, cheddar cheese, onions, biscuit baking mix, eggs
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Carrots Lyonnaise
Made with black pepper, dried parsley, carrots, onion, cream of chicken soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Creamed Sauerkraut
Made with water, oil, chicken bouillon, sauerkraut, mushroom soup, caraway seeds, white pepper, onion
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chinese Beets
Made with beets, sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, ketchup, whole cloves, cooking oil, vanilla extract, salt, beet juice
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Braised Red Cabbage With Sour Cream
Made with sour cream, lemon juice, red cabbage, onion, garlic, tomato paste, water, salt, butter
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Broccoli & Cauliflower In Cream Cheese Ranch Sauce
Made with buttery crackers, cream cheese, ranch salad dressing, Dijon mustard, cauliflower florets, broccoli florets
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Peas in Sour Cream Dill Sauce
Made with sour cream, peas, butter or margarine, flour, milk, dill weed, salt, onion powder
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Potato, Cabbage And Irish Bacon Casserole
Made with Cheddar cheese, chicken broth, non-stick cooking spray, cabbage, onion, bacon, parsley, dried thyme, salt and pepper, potatoes
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Pickled Spinach
Fresh spinach, tomato, and bell pepper get a pickled-style tang to them with an easy vinegar and oil mixture. And bacon.
Of course there is bacon.
Time: under 30 minutes
Spiced Turban Squash
Made with black pepper, ground nutmeg, turban squash, honey, butter, salt, ground ginger
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Impossible Green Bean Pie
Made with black pepper, salt, eggs, biscuit baking mix, green beans, mushrooms, onion, garlic, cheddar cheese, milk
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Green Beans Portuguese Style
Made with black pepper, sugar, salt pork, green beans, tomatoes, beef bouillon, salt
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
Made with onion, brown sugar, flour, salt, black pepper, water, vinegar, red cabbage
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Turnips with Swiss Chard
Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, turnips, Swiss chard, lemon zest
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Yonah Schimmel (New York City Knish)
Made with phyllo dough, chives or pepper flakes, russet potatoes, butter, onion, chicken broth, salt, black pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Chuck Wagon Beans
Made with red pepper, dried navy or pinto beans, water, salt pork, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, chuck steak, salt, oregano
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Braised Celery Hearts
Made with celery hearts, butter, chicken broth, black pepper, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Batter Fried Eggplant
Made with oil, white pepper, eggplant, flour, eggs, milk, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion salt, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Roasted Carrots And Leeks
Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, carrots, leeks, olive oil, dried tarragon
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Italian Fennel Casserole
Made with Cheddar cheese, fresh brown breadcrumbs, fennel, oil, onion, garlic, tomatoes, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pepperoni And Artichoke Heart Pie
Made with pie shell, artichoke hearts, mozzarella cheese, eggs, cheese, pepperoni
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Savory Red Cabbage And Red Potatoes
Made with water, black pepper, salt, red cabbage, prepared horseradish, red potatoes, butter, green onions
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lawry's Creamed Spinach
Made with bacon, onion, all-purpose flour, seasoned salt, seasoned pepper, garlic powder, milk, frozen spinach
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Broccoli Souffle With Mushroom Sauce
Made with butter, all-purpose flour, salt, milk, Parmesan cheese, egg yolks, egg whites, fresh mushrooms
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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