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“Perfect Pairings” – The “Side Dishes” category at ChampsDiet.com features a variety of recipes to complement any main course. From roasted vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes to innovative grain salads and sautĂ©ed greens, these side dishes are designed to enhance your meal with additional flavors and textures.

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Very Veggie Crumble
< 30 minsSide dishesVegetables

Very Veggie Crumble

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) package baby beans and carrots vegetable mix, thawed1 red bell...

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Broiled Baby Zucchini Boats
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Broiled Baby Zucchini Boats

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons garlic, minced4 small zucchini (about 6 inches long...

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Scandinavian Cucumber Salad Recipe
SaladsSide dishesVegetables

Scandinavian Cucumber Salad Recipe

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons parsley flakes2 1/2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar1 tablespoon sugar2...

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Creamy Lemon Parmesan Rice
Eggs/dairyRiceSide dishes

Creamy Lemon Parmesan Rice

Ingredients: 4 quarts water2 cups arborio rice1 medium onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons fresh minced...

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Onions in Raisin Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Onions in Raisin Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil375 g white pearl onions, peeled2 garlic cloves, crushed1/3...

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Eggplant (Aubergine)  Casserole -- Perfect for Passover
CasserolesLunch/snacksSide dishes

Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole — Perfect for Passover

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1 large onions, sliced thin1 medium eggplants, pared and cut into...

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Onion Mashed Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Onion Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed1 small onions, chopped in lg pieces3 teaspoons...

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Scandinavian Potato Casserole
CasserolesPotatoesSide dishes

Scandinavian Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes, pared and chunked ( about 2 pounds)3/4 cup half-and-half1/2 cup...

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Chowed Mongolian Beef
BeefSide dishesVegetables

Chowed Mongolian Beef

Ingredients: 1 lb flank steaks, thinly sliced across the grain1 tablespoon light soy sauce1...

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Easy Potatoes That Rock Sox!
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Easy Potatoes That Rock Sox!

Ingredients: 1 medium potatoes1/4 cup shredded American cheese ( I use fat free)1 teaspoon...

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Won't Mess up Your Oven Scalloped Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Won’t Mess up Your Oven Scalloped Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 cups potatoes, peeled sliced lengthwise and sliced into 1/8 inch slices (...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Green Beans with Hazelnuts and Lemon

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, washed and trimmed2 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2...

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Bev's Three Bean Salad
BeansSaladsSide dishes

Bev’s Three Bean Salad

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) can cut green beans, drained1 (1 lb) can cut wax...

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Oven Fried Sweet Potatoes
Low proteinSide dishesVegetables

Oven Fried Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 medium sweet potatoes1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper1/4 teaspoon kosher...

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Easter Au Gratin Brunch Casserole
CasserolesPotatoesSide dishes

Easter Au Gratin Brunch Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) packages frozen southern style hash brown potatoes ( I use...

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Kittencal's Potato Kugel
< 4 hoursSide dishesWeeknight

Kittencal’s Potato Kugel

Ingredients: 7 large potatoes, peeled and coarsley grated1 medium onions, finely chopped1/4 cup all-purpose...

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Roasted Beetroot
< 60 minsSide dishesVegetables

Roasted Beetroot

Ingredients: 750 g beetroots ( about 6)3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons extra virgin olive...

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PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Delectable Potatoes-n-Onions

Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes, boiled and cubed1 1/2 medium onions, chopped1 green chilies, sliced...

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lemony herbed couscous
Low sodiumPastarice and grains

lemony herbed couscous

Ingredients: 1 onions, diced1 clove garlic, minced2 tablespoons olive oil3/4 cup water1 1/4 cups...

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Tomato Braised Leeks
OnionsSide dishesTomatoes

Tomato Braised Leeks

Ingredients: 8 small leeks1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil6 slices bacon, cut into small...

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Elizabeth's Rice With a Kick!
RiceSide dishesWhite rice

Elizabeth’s Rice With a Kick!

Ingredients: 1 cup white rice2 cups water1 tablespoon margarine1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 (7...

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Zucchini Stuffed With Corn
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Zucchini Stuffed With Corn, Chilies and Cheese (Meatless)

Ingredients: 6 medium zucchini, about 6 inches long1 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 tablespoon olive...

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Mushroom and Almond Rice Pilaf
PastaRicerice and grains

Mushroom and Almond Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 1 small onions, chopped1 cup uncooked rice1/4 cup margarine1 can sliced mushrooms, and...

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Pineapple Cheese Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Pineapple Cheese Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained2 cups grated cheddar cheese1 cup sugar2...

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French Onion Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

French Onion Potatoes

Ingredients: 8 -10 potatoes, peeled and quartered3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature ( I...

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Italian Vegetable Custard
Eggs/dairySide dishesVegetables

Italian Vegetable Custard

Ingredients: 4 eggs1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 cups shredded summer squash ( about 2 medium)1...

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Salad of Yogurt and Courgettes
Eggs/dairySaladsSide dishes

Salad of Yogurt and Courgettes

Ingredients: 2 medium sized courgettes1 medium onions12 fluid ounces plain yogurt3 tablespoons vegetable oil3/4...

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Roasted Mushrooms
Lunch/snacksSide dishesSnacks

Roasted Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1/2 lb white mushrooms1/2 lb portabella mushrooms, thoroughly cleaned and cut into 1...

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No Fuss
Long Grain riceRiceSide dishes

No Fuss, No Fry, Baked Fried Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups long grain rice1/4 cup canola oil1 can mushrooms ( keep juice)1...

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Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Garden Vegetable Combo

Ingredients: 4 small zucchini, sliced1 small onions, chopped1 medium green peppers, chopped2 tablespoons butter...

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Sylvia's Easy Baked Beans
AmericanBeansSide dishes

Sylvia’s Easy Baked Beans

Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) cans baked beans1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon dried minced onion...

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Cheesy Carrot Casserole
CarrotsCasserolesSide dishes

Cheesy Carrot Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb carrots, sliced ( I sometimes use sliced baby carrots)1/4 cup finely...

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Stewed Yellow Beans With Potatoes and Tomatoes
Main dishSide dishesStews

Stewed Yellow Beans With Potatoes and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium yellow onions, peeled and chopped2 garlic cloves, peeled...

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AppetizersOnionsSide dishes

Beer Batter Onion Rings

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1 cup beer ( I prefer Budweiser)2 large onions ( I...

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Greek Style Orzo Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette
PastaSaladsSide dishes

Greek Style Orzo Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano2 tablespoons...

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Tex-Mex Rice 'N Cheese
CasserolesSide dishesWhite rice

Tex-Mex Rice ‘N Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice6 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, grated,1-1/2 cups divided1 (11...

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Low cholesterolSide dishesVegetables

Spinach And Chickpeas

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh spinach1 (19 ounce) cans chickpeas1/2 cup olive oil1/3 cup fresh...

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ChickenMain dishSide dishes

Red Wine Vinegar Chicken With Pasta

Ingredients: 2 fresh chicken breasts or 2 frozen chicken breasts, thawed1 teaspoon olive oil1/2...

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Roasted Sweet Potato Sticks
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Roasted Sweet Potato Sticks

Ingredients: 3 sweet potatoes1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon paprika1 dash white pepper (optional)1 tablespoon...

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Sun-Dried Tomato Potato Wedges
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Sun-Dried Tomato Potato Wedges

Ingredients: 4 baking potatoes, scrubbednonstick cooking spray1/4-1/3 cup sundried tomato and oregano salad dressing...

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Pasta Salad With Feta Cheese
PenneSaladsSide dishes

Pasta Salad With Feta Cheese, Eggplant and Cashew Nuts

Ingredients: 2 eggplants ( diced)250 g penne pasta ( or whatever you have available!)3/4...

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Red Snapper With Garlic Delight
FishSeafoodSide dishes

Red Snapper With Garlic Delight

Ingredients: 10 g unsalted butter, melted3 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 tablespoons dry vermouth2 red...

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My Own Mexican Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

My Own Mexican Rice

Ingredients: 2 small green bell peppers, chopped1 medium onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon...

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Tomatillos Fritos (Fried Green Tomatillos)
FruitNorth americanSide dishes

Tomatillos Fritos (Fried Green Tomatillos)

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh tomatillos1 cup milk, for soaking1 eggs, beaten1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2...

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Maple-Stewed Apples
ApplesCondimentsetc.

Maple-Stewed Apples

Ingredients: 1 large granny smith apples ( or other firm tart apple)1 tablespoon pure...

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Zucchini-Corn Casserole
CasserolesCornSide dishes

Zucchini-Corn Casserole

Ingredients: 3 lbs small zucchini, trimmed and scrubbed1 (1 lb) can cream-style corn4 eggs,...

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Cheesy Spaghetti Corn Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Cheesy Spaghetti Corn Casserole

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti2 cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded1 (15 1/4 ounce) cans cream-style...

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ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Tomato-Onion Lasagna

Ingredients: 6 -8 large fresh tomatoes, peeled and sliced thin6 yellow onions, sliced thinparmesan...

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Becca's Tomato Pie
Side dishesTomatoesVegetables

Becca’s Tomato Pie

Ingredients: 1 9 inch deep dish pie shells3 medium tomatoes, sliced6 slices bacon, cooked...

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Barbecue Potatoes (Oven or Grill)
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Barbecue Potatoes (Oven or Grill)

Ingredients: 8 large red potatoes ( about 5 pounds)1/3 cup oil1 tablespoon chili powder2...

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Roasted Eggplant in Smoky Tomato Sauce
Main dishSide dishesTomatoes

Roasted Eggplant in Smoky Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 2 large eggplants, halved lengthwise1 1/2 lbs plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise2 tablespoons olive...

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Cattlemen's Club Twiced Baked Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Cattlemen’s Club Twiced Baked Potatoes

Ingredients: 5 large potatoes, scrubbed and baked1/3 cup half-and-half1 cup sour cream3 tablespoons green...

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Turnip and Havarti Torte
AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Turnip and Havarti Torte

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs large turnips, of similar size2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room...

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Smothered Potatoes
CheesePotatoesSide dishes

Smothered Potatoes

Ingredients: 7 -8 potatoes3 tablespoons oil12 -14 slices medium cheddarsaltpepper Directions: Peel and slice...

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Jolean's Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Jolean’s Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened4 cups hot mashed potatoes1 eggs, beaten1/3...

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Summer Beans With Marinated Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes
CheeseSaladsSide dishes

Summer Beans With Marinated Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients: 2 shallots, thinly sliced2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese2 tablespoons...

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Garlic Mashed Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs mashed potatoes6 roasted garlic cloves1/4 lb sour cream1/4 lb butter1/2...

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Roasted Chicken with Caramelized Onions
ChickenMain dishSide dishes

Roasted Chicken with Caramelized Onions

Ingredients: 1 1/2 heads garlic, separated and peeled1/2 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil, dividedsalt...

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Low Fat Tomato and Zucchini Summer Gratin
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Low Fat Tomato and Zucchini Summer Gratin

Ingredients: 1/2 cup bulgur2 lbs zucchini, peeled and thinly sliced2 lbs tomatoes, thinly sliced1...

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Spring Rice Salad With Lemon-dill Dressing
Long Grain riceRiceSide dishes

Spring Rice Salad With Lemon-dill Dressing

Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice or 1 cup long grain rice2 cups vegetable stock1/2...

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