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Category: Side dishes

“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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Harvest Vegetable Scallop
BroccoliCarrotsSide dishes

Harvest Vegetable Scallop

Ingredients: 4 medium carrots, thinly sliced10 ounces frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained1 1/3...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Steamed Pork Wontons

Ingredients: 1/3 cup canned bamboo shoots, drained8 ounces pork loin ( with fatback or...

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Broccoli With Lemon Garlic Almond Butter
BroccoliSide dishesVegetables

Broccoli With Lemon Garlic Almond Butter

Ingredients: 1 head fresh broccoli, cut into florets1/4 cup melted butter2 smashed garlic cloves2...

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Claude's Baked Beans
AmericanBeansSide dishes

Claude’s Baked Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb ground sausage ( Bob Evans preferred)1 stalk celery, chopped1 medium onions,...

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Chow-Chow Pancakes
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Chow-Chow Pancakes

Ingredients: 2 eggs, beaten1 cup shredded potatoes1 cup shredded zucchini or 1 cup crookneck...

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Broccoli Ala Ritz Casserole
CasserolesCheeseSide dishes

Broccoli Ala Ritz Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen broccoli florets1/2 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed1/2-1 cup margarine...

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Fennel Mashed Potatoes
Eggs/dairyPotatoesSide dishes

Fennel Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 small fennel bulbs3/4 cup milk2 lbs yukon gold potatoes ( about 5...

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Roasted Whole Sweet Potatoes With Maple Ginger Topping
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Roasted Whole Sweet Potatoes With Maple Ginger Topping

Ingredients: 4 medium whole sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean1/2 cup sour cream ( light or...

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Amaretto Shrimp
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Amaretto Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil1 medium white onions, minced1 lb large shrimp1/2-1 cup Amaretto1...

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Easy  Pesto Alfredo  Fettuccini
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Easy Pesto Alfredo Fettuccini

Ingredients: 12 ounces fettuccine pasta, cooked and drained1 (1 lb) jar alfredo sauce1/4 cup...

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Swedish Rice
CheeseEggs/dairySide dishes

Swedish Rice

Ingredients: 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice2 cups boiling water1/2 cup sugar2 eggs, beaten2 1/4...

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Oven Baked  Golden Potato Wedges
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Oven Baked Golden Potato Wedges

Ingredients: 2 baking potatoes, unpeeled2 tablespoons olive oilsalt and black pepper ( to taste)1/2...

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Broccoli Nicoise Salad
Lunch/snacksSaladsSide dishes

Broccoli Nicoise Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups broccoli florets3 medium potatoes, cooked and diced12 lettuce leaves2 tomatoes, cut...

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Zucchini and Grape Tomatoes in Pesto With Feta
SaladsSide dishesSquash

Zucchini and Grape Tomatoes in Pesto With Feta

Ingredients: 1/4 cup prepared pesto sauce1/2 cup feta cheese2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1...

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Indonesian Fried Rice - Nasi Goreng
ChickenMain dishSide dishes

Indonesian Fried Rice – Nasi Goreng

Ingredients: 4 cups cold cooked rice2 tablespoons oil1 eggs, lightly beaten5 shallots, peeled and...

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Popeye's Red Beans and Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Popeye’s Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients: 3 (16 ounce) cans red beans ( 2 cans with liquid, 1 can...

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Thyme au Gratin Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Thyme au Gratin Potatoes

Ingredients: 5 ounces finely shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup sour cream1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans...

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Spinach Deviled Eggs
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Spinach Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 12 hardboiled egg1/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons vinegar2 tablespoons butter, softened1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon...

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Ranch Pea Salad
PorkSaladsSide dishes

Ranch Pea Salad

Ingredients: 16 ounces frozen peas ( thawed)2 celery ribs, chopped3 green onions, chopped1 (8...

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CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Mild and Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni1/4 cup butter1/4 cup flour1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups...

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Delicious Garlicky Garlic Butter
AppetizersEggs/dairySide dishes

Delicious Garlicky Garlic Butter

Ingredients: 1/2 cup melted butter1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce2...

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Grandma's Corn Fritters
CornSide dishesVegetables

Grandma’s Corn Fritters

Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans whole kernel corn4 eggs, slightly beaten4 tablespoons milk3 tablespoons...

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Greek Rice with Spinach
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Greek Rice with Spinach, Feta and Black Olives

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh spinach, washed and tough stems removedsea salt4 tablespoons extra virgin...

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Cheesy Mashed Carrots
CarrotsEggs/dairySide dishes

Cheesy Mashed Carrots

Ingredients: 2 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced into about 1/2-inch slices2 -3 tablespoons butter1/8...

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Mom's German Potato Salad
PotatoesSaladsSide dishes

Mom’s German Potato Salad

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs potatoes ( 6 medium)salt, pepper,and celery salt ( to taste)1/2...

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Frijoles Refritos II (Refried Beans)
BeansCheeseSide dishes

Frijoles Refritos II (Refried Beans)

Ingredients: 2 cups canned pinto beans1 teaspoon garlic powdersaltpepper1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional)4 tablespoons olive...

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How Green Is My Casserole
CasserolesCheeseSide dishes

How Green Is My Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen baby lima beans1 (10 ounce) packages frozen green...

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Good Veggie Skewers
< 30 minsSide dishesVegetables

Good Veggie Skewers

Ingredients: 6 wooden skewer sticks1 orange bell peppers1 onions, cut into chunks1 yellow squash,...

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Boston Market Dill Potato Wedges
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Boston Market Dill Potato Wedges

Ingredients: 7 -8 red potatoes2 cloves garlic, minced fine1/2 cup butter1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Roasted Potatoes With Garlic and Rosemary
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Roasted Potatoes With Garlic and Rosemary

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil4 -5 garlic cloves, smashed1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary2 lbs...

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Creamy
< 4 hoursSide dishesTime to make

Creamy, Rich Ranch Potatoes With Cheese

Ingredients: 3 lbs frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese,...

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Low proteinSide dishesVegetables

Fabulous Frozen Green Beans

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) bag frozen green beans2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup chopped onions1/4 cup...

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Punched Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Punched Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 medium russet baking potatoes3 tablespoons olive oil4 teaspoons garlic, mincedsalt and pepperwhite...

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Dianne's Broccoli
BroccoliSide dishesVegetables

Dianne’s Broccoli

Ingredients: 10 ounces frozen chopped broccoli1 1/2 cups cottage cheese2 large eggs ( Can...

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OnionsPastaSide dishes

Cabbage and Noodles

Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter ( 1.5 sticks, original recipe uses 2 sticks)36 ounces frozen...

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Cinnamon Spinach With Orange
SaladsSide dishesVegetables

Cinnamon Spinach With Orange

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil10 ounces fresh spinach, washed,stems removed1/4 teaspoon cinnamonsalt & pepper1...

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Angel Hair Pasta
PastaSide dishesSpaghetti

Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb angel hair pasta6 -8 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup olive oil3 tomatoes,...

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Baked Sliced Potatoes
Low in...Low proteinSide dishes

Baked Sliced Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes, scrubbed1/4 cup oleo, melted1/4 cup vegetable oil2 cloves garlic,...

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ChineseSide dishesVegetables

Nice ‘n Easy Egg Rolls

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages egg roll wraps1/2 cup dried mushrooms1 large boneless skinless...

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Sweet Potato Tagine
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Sweet Potato Tagine

Ingredients: 14 1/2 ounces vegetable broth1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, coarsely chopped4 sweet potatoes,...

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Zippy Carrot Saute
CarrotsSide dishesVegetables

Zippy Carrot Saute

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter ( no substitutes!)1 clove garlic, pressed1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy...

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Gruyere Vegetable Bake
< 30 minsSide dishesVegetables

Gruyere Vegetable Bake

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) bag frozen broccoli carrots cauliflower mix2 tablespoons butter or 2...

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Southern Style Creamed Corn
CornSide dishesVegetables

Southern Style Creamed Corn

Ingredients: 6 medium ears of corn1 cup 1% low-fat milk2 teaspoons cornstarch2 slices onions...

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Wild Rice Pecan Pilaf
FruitRiceSide dishes

Wild Rice Pecan Pilaf

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup wild rice2 tablespoons butter1 medium carrots, peeled and minced1...

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Coriander Lemon Couscous
GrainsSaladsSide dishes

Coriander Lemon Couscous

Ingredients: 250 g israeli couscous or 250 g normal couscous50 g coriander, chopped1 lemons,...

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Orange Sweet Potatoes
FruitSide dishesVegetables

Orange Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 -2 sweet potatoes, cut in half,then lengthwise into 8 wedges ( 1...

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Geez! Good Macaroni and Cheese!
Elbow macaroniPastaSide dishes

Geez! Good Macaroni and Cheese!

Ingredients: 2 cups dry small elbow macaroni or 2 cups pasta shells1/4 cup butter...

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Adam West’s Super Bowl Dumplings

Ingredients: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage links, removed from casings1 large onions, peeled and...

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Mashed Garlic Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Mashed Garlic Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 baking potatoes, peeled and quartered ( about 2 1/2 lb.)4 garlic cloves,...

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Moroccan Rice Pilaf
Long Grain riceRiceSide dishes

Moroccan Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon unsalted butter1/2 cup finely chopped onions1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon...

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Brown Butter and Scallion Mashed Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Brown Butter and Scallion Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 5 lbs yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces1 tablespoon salt1 cup whole...

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Hostess Peas With Mushrooms
Low calorieSide dishesVegetables

Hostess Peas With Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen peas1 onions, diced1 cup sliced mushrooms2 tablespoons butter1...

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Savory Sweet-Potato Souffles
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Savory Sweet-Potato Souffles

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter, plus more for baking dishes1/2 cup onions, finely chopped1 garlic...

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Aussie Eastern-Styled Potatoes
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Aussie Eastern-Styled Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 potatoes, peeled and cubed1 onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 cup black olives1...

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Cornbread Confetti Salad
BreadsSaladsSide dishes

Cornbread Confetti Salad

Ingredients: 1 (8 1/2 ounce) packages cornbread mix2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans whole kernel...

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Simple Spaghetti Squash Parmesan
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Simple Spaghetti Squash Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash1 tablespoon unsalted butter ( or more!)1 tablespoon fresh grated parmesan...

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CornSide dishesVegetables

Cobbed Corn with Kick

Ingredients: 3 cups Italian salad dressing8 large fresh ears of corn, husked and cleaned4...

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Sublime 3 Cheese Macaroni
CheeseEggs/dairySide dishes

Sublime 3 Cheese Macaroni

Ingredients: 4 ounces butter2 ounces flour1 quart whole milk1 1/2 cups whole milk2 teaspoons...

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Lunch/snacksSaladsSide dishes

Pumpkin Salad (Tirshi)

Ingredients: 2 cups pumpkin puree ( or other winter squash)1/2 teaspoon paprika2 garlic cloves,...

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Zucchini and Squash Parmesan
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Zucchini and Squash Parmesan

Ingredients: 4 zucchini, cut into 2 inch slices4 yellow squash, cut into 2 inch...

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