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
Greek Spinach-Cheese Pie
Roasted Rutabaga And Carrot Mash
This mix of rutabaga and carrot is a wintertime wonder. First the veggies are roasted with a touch of brown sugar for caramelized flavor, then mixed together until...
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Passover Spinach Bake
This passover bake doesn't mess around. Zucchini, carrots and onions add to the veggie variety; some matzo meal and eggs bind the whole thing together beautifully.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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Baked Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar
If acorn squash isn't available you can substitute another winter squash like butternut, buttercup, or even small pie pumpkins. For an added treat, drizzle a little...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Baked Turnip And Potato Puree
Made with eggs, white pepper, salt, turnips, potatoes, butter, sugar
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Green Tomatoes
Fried green tomatoes get all the limelight, but baked green tomatoes deserve just as much. They're healthier than their fried counterparts, but still tasty thanks to a cheesy...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cheesy Spinach Pasta Pie
Made with fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, onion, frozen creamed spinach, spaghetti pasta, vegetable oil, eggs, ricotta cheese, Mozzarella cheese, half and half
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Simple Cooked Rutabaga
Try this simple cooked rutabaga for a tasty, easy-to-make side dish. With just a few ingredients, you'll have tender rutabaga ready to serve.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Rutabaga And Mushrooms
Made with black pepper, rutabaga, butter, fresh mushrooms, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mashed Garlic Turnips
Did you know that turnips were popular in the middle ages? They fell out of fashion when the potato became popular in the 18th century.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Candied Acorn Squash
A little maple syrup and allspice gives these acorn squash some delightful sweetness. Serve them as a side or even as a dessert with some cool vanilla ice cream.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Turnip And Potato Gratin
What ingredient is better suited to an Amish recipe than the humble turnip? This recipe showcases the root veggie in a creamy gratin without being too show-offy.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Zucchini Waffles
Serve these savory zucchini waffles with a fried or poached egg on top, with a dollop of sour cream, or use for a fun twist on chicken and waffles.
Method: waffle maker
Time: over 5 hours
Mexican Spinach
Made with egg, pepper, butter, spinach, salt, light cream, horseradish
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Twice Baked Tomatoes
Made with black pepper, Roma tomatoes, pesto, Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese, olive oil, kosher salt
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Ripe Tomato Pie
Fresh basil and three kinds of cheese make a yummy pie, but fresh, ripe tomatoes make all the difference.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Italian Christmas Zucchini in Agrodolce
Made with pine nuts, salt and pepper, olive oil, zucchini, garlic, vinegar, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Beefsteak Tomato Gratin
For a veggie-forward take on the classic Italian bake. With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, it's simple enough for a weeknight yet elegant enough for any table.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Steamed Spinach With Red Radishes
Made with black pepper, salt, fresh spinach, radishes, water, lemon juice
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Butternut Squash Fries
Butternut squash has a sweet and nutty flavor that makes these crispy fries super addicting.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti
A great alternative to the traditional carb-laden spaghetti with pasta. Spaghetti squash is cooked and served with a homemade pasta sauce with tomatoes and sweet bell...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Arkansas Fried Green Tomatoes
Green tomatoes are ideal for frying. Firm enough that they don't fall apart, and these cornmeal-breaded bites are perfect for dipping in ranch or spicy mayo.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Squash
If your veggie side dishes are getting a little boring, give this Mexican squash a shot. Yellow squash, tomatoes, mushrooms, and green chiles makes a healthy veggie mix.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
Squash are stuffed with a flavorful blend of sausage, mushrooms, dried fruit, and nuts.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Snow Peas and Soy
What Asian side dish is better than snow peas? This recipe couldn't be easier, just saute the peas with red onion and add in the soy at the end. Effortless addition to a meal.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Acorn Squash With Maple Pecans And Goat Cheese
Made with goat cheese, thyme, acorn squash, salt, butter, pecans, maple syrup
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Maple Rutabaga With Cranberries
Made with fresh parsley, rutabagas, maple syrup, butter, salt, pepper, dried cranberries, bread crumbs
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Garlicky Spaghetti Squash
Enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal with this garlicky spaghetti squash recipe, featuring a basil, butter, and garlic-infused spaghetti squash topped with optional shredded...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Sauteed Yellow Squash
Made with chives, olive oil, butter, red bell pepper, yellow squash, salt and freshly-ground black pepper, fresh parsley
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Acorn Squash And Apple Bake
Made with ground mace, acorn squash, apples, Butter Buds, all-purpose flour, salt
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Spaghetti Squash With Roasted Peppers
Made with red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, fresh rosemary, white wine, fresh parsley, black oil-cured olives
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Grilled Or Broiled Zucchini
Sometimes the simplest ingredients create the best dishes, like in this fun twist with zucchini. Trust us, a little butter and cheese can work wonders.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Buttery Squash
Made with black pepper, butter, yellow squash, onion, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheesy Batter Fried Squash
Fried zucchini: a comical coincidence of healthy and unhealthy! Combine baking mix, egg and parmesan to make a batter for frying up the sliced squash.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Zucchini Hash Browns
These zucchini hash browns are a tasty way to sneak some green veggies into breakfast. The zucchini is just the right texture and you might even prefer these browns to the classic...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pan-Grilled Summer Squash
Yellow squash and zucchini are cooked with onions, garlic, and fresh basil.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Fried Green Tomatoes with Buttermilk Dipping Sauce
The crispy, panko breaded tomato slices with a buttermilk BBQ dipping sauce are a glimpse of Southern heaven.
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Roasted Red Curry Butternut Squash
Oven-roasted is one of the best ways to enjoy this gourd. Red curry paste spices up your butternut squash, adding in a load of powerful, aromatic flavors quickly and...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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 Acorn Squash Stuffed With Sausage And Apples
Made with water, acorn squash, salt, sausage meat, onion, apples, oregano
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Bavarian Sauerkraut And Tomatoes
Made with dried parsley flakes, Bavarian-style sauerkraut, stewed tomatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bisquick Zucchini Squares
Made with eggs, vegetable oil, zucchini, baking mix, onion, Parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Acorn Squash Souffle
Made with black pepper, egg white, acorn squash, brown sugar, fresh grated nutmeg, salt, butter, ground cinnamon, egg
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
Slow Cooker Candied Banana Squash
Made with salt, butter, banana squash, sugar, brown sugar
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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