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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 cauliflower steaks with chimichurri

Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri

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

recipe for slow cooker basil and orange carrots

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

recipe for sauteed brussels sprout leaves

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


recipe for roasted carrots, onions and peppers

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

recipe for pinto beans and potatoes

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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recipe for slow cooker calabacitas

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

recipe for slow cooker cheesy veggie and rice casserole

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

recipe for marie caratelli's steamed cabbage and potatoes

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


recipe for brussels sprouts and artichokes

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

recipe for zesty steamed carrots and red potatoes

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

recipe for copycat chasen's restaurant carrot souffle

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


recipe for baked eggplant with tomato sauce

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

recipe for bavarian sauerkraut and tomatoes

Bavarian Sauerkraut And Tomatoes

Made with dried parsley flakes, Bavarian-style sauerkraut, stewed tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chinese-style brussels sprouts with hoisin glaze

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


recipe for creamed vegetables

Creamed Vegetables

Made with skim milk, vegetables, margarine, salt, flour, black pepper, nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for acadiana cafe's cajun cabbage

Acadiana Cafe's Cajun Cabbage

Made with cabbage, bacon, margarine, onion, green bell pepper, cayenne pepper, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker harvard beets

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


recipe for abuelo's spinach casserole

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

recipe for slow cooker savory scalloped cabbage

Slow Cooker Savory Scalloped Cabbage

Made with onion, carrots, cream of mushroom soup, pimiento, cheddar cheese, cabbage

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for old-fashioned german sauerkraut with molasses and apples

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


recipe for artichoke and tomato casserole

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

recipe for collard greens and spinach

Collard Greens and Spinach

Made with salt, mustard seed, oil, fresh greens, fresh spinach

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cantonese sweet and sour walnuts

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


recipe for baked sauerkraut with apples

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

recipe for turnip greens casserole

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

recipe for lebanese eggplant casserole

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


recipe for mamie eisenhower's tomato pudding

Mamie Eisenhower's Tomato Pudding

Made with butter, bread, water, tomato puree, brown sugar, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for spinach fandango

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

recipe for creamed tomatoes

Creamed Tomatoes

Made with bread, milk, flour, tomatoes, butter or margarine, sugar, baking soda, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cajun stuffed eggplant

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

recipe for turnips and brussels sprouts with honey-walnut glaze

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

recipe for corn, cheese, green chili pie

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


recipe for caramelized parsnips and carrot

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

recipe for slow cooker green beans and tomatoes

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

recipe for rio bravo beans

Rio Bravo Beans

Made with cheddar cheese, garlic, pinto beans, refried beans, red enchilada sauce, onions, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for louisiana fried stuffed bell peppers

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

recipe for southern-style collard greens

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

recipe for copper pennies (marinated carrots)

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


recipe for impossible asparagus pie

Impossible Asparagus Pie

Made with black pepper, salt, milk, cooked asparagus, cheddar cheese, onions, biscuit baking mix, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker carrots lyonnaise

Slow Cooker Carrots Lyonnaise

Made with black pepper, dried parsley, carrots, onion, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for creamed sauerkraut

Creamed Sauerkraut

Made with water, oil, chicken bouillon, sauerkraut, mushroom soup, caraway seeds, white pepper, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chinese beets

Chinese Beets

Made with beets, sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, ketchup, whole cloves, cooking oil, vanilla extract, salt, beet juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for braised red cabbage with sour cream

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

recipe for broccoli & cauliflower in cream cheese ranch sauce

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


recipe for peas in sour cream dill sauce

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

recipe for potato, cabbage and irish bacon casserole

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

recipe for pickled spinach

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


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 impossible green bean pie

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

recipe for slow cooker green beans portuguese style

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


recipe for slow cooker sweet and sour red cabbage

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

recipe for turnips with swiss chard

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

recipe for yonah schimmel (new york city knish)

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


recipe for slow cooker chuck wagon beans

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

recipe for braised celery hearts

Braised Celery Hearts

Made with celery hearts, butter, chicken broth, black pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for batter fried eggplant

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


recipe for roasted carrots and leeks

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

recipe for italian fennel casserole

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

recipe for pepperoni and artichoke heart pie

Pepperoni And Artichoke Heart Pie

Made with pie shell, artichoke hearts, mozzarella cheese, eggs, cheese, pepperoni

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for savory red cabbage and red potatoes

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

recipe for lawry's creamed spinach

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

recipe for broccoli souffle with mushroom sauce

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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