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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 cabbage, cheese, and egg casserole

Cabbage, Cheese, And Egg Casserole

Made with butter, buttery round crackers, cabbage, water, almonds, Cheddar cheese, pimiento, eggs, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for brussels sprouts with prosciutto and parmesan

Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto and Parmesan

Made with Parmesan cheese, salt and freshly ground pepper, nutmeg, Marsala wine, butter, garlic, prosciutto, Brussels sprouts, flour, light cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cabbage and cottage cheese in white sauce

Cabbage and Cottage Cheese in White Sauce

Made with butter, cabbage, spinach, paneer, onion, green chile, salt, white peppercorns, cornflour, milk

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for baked cucumbers

Baked Cucumbers

Baked cucumbers, layered with butter and dill, make an easy yet elegant side dish that brings a fresh twist to routine vegetables.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker cauliflower and potato curry

Slow Cooker Cauliflower And Potato Curry

Made with water, tomatoes, potatoes, cauliflower, asafetida, turmeric, chili powder, cumin, salt, sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for cherokee bean cakes

Cherokee Bean Cakes

Made with bacon drippings, dried beans, milk, eggs, salt, cornmeal

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker okra and black eyed peas

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

recipe for pressure cooker southwest succotash

Pressure Cooker Southwest Succotash

Made with cumin seeds, garlic, onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, dried chipotle pepper, water, tomato paste, butternut or kabocha squash

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for fried (red) tomatoes and tomato gravy

Fried (Red) Tomatoes And Tomato Gravy

Made with milk, salt and pepper, tomatoes, flour, sugar, shortening or butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for scalloped carrots for 50

Scalloped Carrots For 50

Carrots make a great side dish and this cheesy scalloped carrot recipe works great for a large group.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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 grilled asparagus and eggplant roll ups

Grilled Asparagus and Eggplant Roll Ups

Made with seasoned olive oil, eggplant, asparagus

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 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 fried eggplant cubes

Fried Eggplant Cubes

Made with vegetable oil, whole milk, eggplant, Cajun seasoning, all-purpose flour, bread crumbs, eggs

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 yang chow eggplant in hot spicy garlic sauce

Yang Chow Eggplant in Hot Spicy Garlic Sauce

Made with Japanese eggplant, garlic, ginger, ground pork or chicken, bamboo shoots, cooking wine or Chinese rice wine, chicken broth, soy sauce, sugar...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mexican grilled vegetables

Mexican Grilled Vegetables

Made with olive oil, red wine or balsamic vinegar, ground chile powder or cayenne, salt, sweet potatoes, zucchini, chayote, eggplant, green onions, cherry tomatoes

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for easy slow cooker cabbage casserole

Easy Slow Cooker Cabbage Casserole

Made with salt and pepper, garlic, onion, cabbage, rice, tomato sauce, tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for briami (eggplant and zucchini with garlic tomato sauce)

Briami (Eggplant And Zucchini With Garlic Tomato Sauce)

Made with sugar, eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, green bell peppers, red pepper, onions, olive oil, tomatoes, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for oaxacan pumpkin tamales (tamales miahuatecos)

Oaxacan Pumpkin Tamales (Tamales Miahuatecos)

Made with ground cinnamon, piloncillo, brown sugar, salt, water, anise, pasilla de oaxaca chilies, dried chipotle chilies, or canned chipotlies in adobo...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for the parthenon's famous braised green beans

The Parthenon's Famous Braised Green Beans

Made with water, tomato paste, parsley, sugar, olive oil, onion, garlic, tomatoes, bay leaves, green beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for foo foo (pounded plantain) jamaica

Foo Foo (Pounded Plantain) Jamaica

Made with salt and pepper, plantains, plantain, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for peas & dumplings

Peas & Dumplings

Made with milk, biscuit baking mix, salt and pepper, English peas, water, butter, evaporated milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for jacques pepin's potatoes fondantes

Jacques Pepin's Potatoes Fondantes

Made with fleur de sel, fresh chives, baby Yukon gold or red boiling potatoes, fresh rosemary, chicken broth, olive oil, unsalted butter, kosher salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy asparagus potato chip casserole

Easy Asparagus Potato Chip Casserole

Made with butter, potato chips, Cheddar cheese, asparagus, cream of mushroom soup, chopped/minced pimiento, hard boiled eggs, sweet onion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker squash casserole

Slow Cooker Squash Casserole

Made with butter, seasoned bread crumbs, flour, yellow squash, zucchini, onion, carrot, cream of chicken soup, sour cream

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for green beans, water chestnuts and almonds

Green Beans, Water Chestnuts And Almonds

Made with green beans, onion, olive oil, water chestnuts, almonds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stewed eggplant and tomatoes

Stewed Eggplant and Tomatoes

Made with salt and pepper, fresh thyme, butter, sweet onion, eggplant, tomatoes, fresh oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for artichoke, mushroom, and spinach casserole

Artichoke, Mushroom, and Spinach Casserole

Made with butter, flour, milk, garlic powder, frozen chopped spinach, artichoke bottoms, salt, garlic, sour cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for creamy cabbage casserole with cheesy topping

Creamy Cabbage Casserole With Cheesy Topping

Made with crackers, cheddar cheese, cabbage, onion, butter, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, cream of chicken or mushroom soup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cabbage stroganoff

Cabbage Stroganoff

Made with salt and pepper, sour cream, cabbage, sweet onion, beef bouillon powder, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mediterranean-style corn

Mediterranean-Style Corn

Made with olive oil, garlic, corn, fresh rosemary, black pepper and salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fried green onions

Fried Green Onions

Made with water, sugar, bacon, green onions, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for asparagus with swiss cheese sauce

Asparagus With Swiss Cheese Sauce

Made with salt and fresh ground pepper, asparagus, all-purpose flour, butter, milk, Swiss cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp & crabmeat stuffed portobello mushrooms

Shrimp & Crabmeat Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Made with garlic, white lump crab meat, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, green onion, small frozen shrimp, Italian...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for baked asparagus patties

Baked Asparagus Patties

Made with breadcrumbs, butter or margarine, all-purpose flour, milk, egg yolk, salt, red pepper, asparagus spears

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lentils with spinach and goat cheese

Lentils With Spinach And Goat Cheese

Made with mascarpone cheese, chicken stock, olive oil, onion, carrots, celery, Turkish bay leaves, salt, black pepper, French green lentils

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hot and spicy eggplant stir-fry with ramen noodles

Hot And Spicy Eggplant Stir-Fry With Ramen Noodles

Made with dark sesame oil, black vinegar, rice vinegar, hot chile paste, sugar, vegetable oil, Asian eggplants, scallions, snow pea pods

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for crowd-size slow cooker party potatoes

Crowd-Size Slow Cooker Party Potatoes

Made with nacho-flavored taco chips, green onions, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, green chiles, Colby-Monterey jack cheese, frozen southern-style diced hash...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for capitol grille's succotash

Capitol Grille's Succotash

Made with parsley, basil or chives, heavy cream, smoked bacon, shallot, corn, red bell pepper, baby lima beans, cherry tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for irish potato stew

Irish Potato Stew

Made with water, salt and pepper, potatoes, onion, carrots, bacon grease, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for baked vegetable casserole

Baked Vegetable Casserole

Made with olive oil, zucchini, carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, green bell peppers

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fool medamas (sudan)

Fool Medamas (Sudan)

Made with cayenne pepper, black pepper, fava beans, onion, tomato, olive oil, cumin, parsley, lemons, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker bean and cornbread casserole

Slow Cooker Bean And Cornbread Casserole

Made with black pepper, hot sauce, prepared mustard, cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, milk, eggs

Method:   crock pot, 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 portuguese cauliflower

Portuguese Cauliflower

Made with parsley, cauliflower, eggs, olive oil, shallots, garlic, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked eggplant

Baked Eggplant

Made with capers, sugar, eggplant, onions, celery, olive oil, tomatoes, tomato sauce, pitted ripe olives, balsamic vinegar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for mexican eggplant

Mexican Eggplant

Made with bread crumbs, black pepper, salt, eggplant, bacon drippings or vegetable oil, onion, chili powder, tomatoes, parsley, sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for gourmet stuffed peppers

Gourmet Stuffed Peppers

Made with onion, garlic, cumin, ground beef, tomato sauce, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, horseradish, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 sweet corn and turnip greens

Sweet Corn And Turnip Greens

Made with balsamic vinegar, red pepper flakes, corn, olive oil, butter, onion, garlic, turnip greens, chicken stock or water, Roma tomato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for eggplant enchiladas

Eggplant Enchiladas

Made with corn tortillas, butter or margarine, eggplant, garlic, onion, green pepper, diced green chiles, cheddar cheese, enchilada sauce, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for curried parsnip pie

Curried Parsnip Pie

Made with dried thyme or oregano, water, baby onions or shallots, parsnips, carrots, butter or margarine, whole wheat flour, curry or tikka paste, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for fearrington house inn's squash au gratin

Fearrington House Inn's Squash Au Gratin

Made with butter, onion, yellow squash, water, salt, black pepper, eggs, sugar, milk, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for kale smothered with bacon and onions

Kale Smothered With Bacon And Onions

Made with kale, onions, bacon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tomato pie with potato crust

Tomato Pie with Potato Crust

Made with salt, potatoes, tomatoes, salt and pepper, bacon, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, saltine crackers

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for baked chile cheese corn

Baked Chile Cheese Corn

Made with cumin, chili powder, green chiles, corn kernels, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for basque potatoes

Basque Potatoes

Made with black pepper, salt, potatoes, bacon, onion, parsley, eggs, paprika

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for very special spinach

Very Special Spinach

Made with margarine, flour, frozen spinach, cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese, eggs

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for brussels sprouts and carrot hash

Brussels Sprouts and Carrot Hash

Made with black pepper, salt, olive oil, onion, garlic, Brussels sprouts, carrot, dried thyme, water, red bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cauliflower and green bean stir-fry with oyster sauce

Cauliflower and Green Bean Stir-Fry with Oyster Sauce

Made with oyster sauce, water, green onions, cauliflower, green beans, soy sauce, sugar substitute, canola oil, ginger, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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





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