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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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Steamed Asparagus and Mushrooms With Danish Havarti Cheese
CheeseLunch/snacksSide dishes

Steamed Asparagus and Mushrooms With Danish Havarti Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 lb asparagus1/2 lb fresh mushrooms ( I used button)1/2 cup danish havarti...

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Sweet Onions
Low proteinLow sodiumSide dishes

Sweet Onions

Ingredients: 2 lbs white pearl onions4 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon water...

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Mushroom Rice Pilaf
Long Grain riceRiceSide dishes

Mushroom Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 1/8-1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup olive oil8 ounces sliced mushrooms1/2 cup thinly...

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Whipped Beauregard Yams With Cardamom
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Whipped Beauregard Yams With Cardamom

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs beauregard yams ( or your favorite variety)1/3-1/2 cup butter, room...

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Cheddary Vegetable Gratin
< 60 minsSide dishesVegetables

Cheddary Vegetable Gratin

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cheddar cheese soup1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese...

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Pinto Bean
CornSaladsSide dishes

Pinto Bean, Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh corn ( about 7 or 8 ears)1 (16 ounce) cans...

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Cheesy Green Chile Corn
CornSide dishesVegetables

Cheesy Green Chile Corn

Ingredients: 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans whole kernel corn1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1...

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Simple Roasted Carrots
CarrotsSide dishesVegetables

Simple Roasted Carrots

Ingredients: 1 lb pre-cut baby carrots1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon salt Directions: Heat oven...

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PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Potluck Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted1 (8 ounce)...

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Broiled Zucchini
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Broiled Zucchini

Ingredients: 1 small baby zucchini ( approx. 8 inch , not the big fat...

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" Pizza Pan" Potato Skins
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

” Pizza Pan” Potato Skins

Ingredients: 3 lbs potatoes, scrubbed1/2 lb bacon, diced2 cups cheddar cheese, grated5 green onions,...

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Oven Roasted Balsamic Potato Wedges
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Oven Roasted Balsamic Potato Wedges

Ingredients: 6 red potatoes, unpeeled and sliced into wedgessalt and black pepper3 cloves crushed...

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Green Beans with Peanut Dressing
SaladsSide dishesVegetables

Green Beans with Peanut Dressing

Ingredients: 1/2 lb green beans1/2 teaspoon soy sauce3 tablespoons sugar-free chunky peanut butter1/2 tablespoon...

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Roasted Sweet Onion Roses
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Roasted Sweet Onion Roses

Ingredients: 1 sweet onions, peeled and cut in half crosswiseolive oilbalsamic vinegarsalt & freshly...

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Broiled Stuffed Onions
AppetizersOnionsSide dishes

Broiled Stuffed Onions

Ingredients: 10 big white onions1/8 cup buttersalt and pepper1 package frozen chopped spinach1/2 teaspoon...

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Classic Potato Gratin
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Classic Potato Gratin

Ingredients: 2 lbs yukon gold potatoes or 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled3 cups whipping...

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Artichokes Chilled With Champagne Vinaigrette
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Artichokes Chilled With Champagne Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 2 large artichokes1 lemons, cut in half4 garlic cloves, bruised2 teaspoons champagne vinegar2...

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(Potatoes) Pommes Lyonnaise
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

(Potatoes) Pommes Lyonnaise

Ingredients: 2 lbs waxy potatoes8 ounces onions1 1/2 ounces butter1 1/2 ounces pork fat...

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Brussels Sprouts Dijon
Low proteinSide dishesVegetables

Brussels Sprouts Dijon

Ingredients: 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed with x cut on bottom2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons...

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Fruit Salad For 5 A Day
Lunch/snacksSaladsSide dishes

Fruit Salad For 5 A Day

Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange juice1 cup seedless grapes1 cup chopped apples1 bananas, sliced1 peaches,...

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Potato Curry
Eggs/dairyPotatoesSide dishes

Potato Curry

Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes3 tablespoons oil1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cumin seeds1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds1...

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Low Calorie Stuffed Mushrooms
BeansLunch/snacksSide dishes

Low Calorie Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 8 large white mushrooms1/8 cup black beans1/8 cup onions1/2 chili peppers1 cup sauerkraut...

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Potato Gnocchi With Butternut Squash and Wild Mushrooms
< 60 minsSide dishesTime to make

Potato Gnocchi With Butternut Squash and Wild Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 baked russet potatoes, cooled, peeled and grated1 egg yolks1/2 cup flour1/4 teaspoon...

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Heart Attack Brussels Sprouts
EuropeanItalianSide dishes

Heart Attack Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients: 3 ounces pancetta, finely chopped ( Italian bacon)5 shallots ( diced finely)5 garlic...

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BeansSide dishesVegetables

Indiana Succotash

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs green beans1 1/2 cups green onions with tops, chopped2 (17...

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Old-Fashioned Carrot Salad
CarrotsSaladsSide dishes

Old-Fashioned Carrot Salad

Ingredients: 2 bunches topped carrots1 cup mayonnaise ( GOOD mayonnaise)1/2 golden pineapple, peeled and...

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Sauteed Zucchini With Nutmeg
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Sauteed Zucchini With Nutmeg

Ingredients: 2 cups shredded zucchini ( 3 small zucchinis or 2 large ones)1 tablespoon...

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Yucca Fries (Yuca)
Low proteinSide dishesVegetables

Yucca Fries (Yuca)

Ingredients: 2 lbs yucca root, peeled and cut into 2-inch X 1/2-inch fry sticks...

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Zesty Zucchini Sticks
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Zesty Zucchini Sticks

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese4 -5 small zucchini, cut in...

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Nannys Broccoli Rice Casserole
CasserolesLow calorieSide dishes

Nannys Broccoli Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 small onions, chopped1/2 cup chopped celery1 (10 ounce) packages chopped broccoli, thawed1...

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Broccoli Dal Curry
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Broccoli Dal Curry

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons ghee2 medium onions, chopped1 teaspoon chili powder1...

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Cafe Pasqual's Cilantro Rice
Long Grain riceSide dishesWhite rice

Cafe Pasqual’s Cilantro Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice2 cups water1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1...

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Garlic Roasted Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 lbs potatoes, rinsed and chopped into about 1/2 inch pieces1/4 cup...

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Sweet Potato - Raisin Patties
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potato – Raisin Patties

Ingredients: 4 medium sweet potatoes1 eggs1/3 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons flour, if needed1/2 cup raisins...

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Hot Buttered Rum Carrots
CarrotsSide dishesVegetables

Hot Buttered Rum Carrots

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups precut baby carrots1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed1 tablespoon...

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Roasted Tzimmes
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Roasted Tzimmes

Ingredients: 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled cut into 1-in . chunks1 lb yukon gold...

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Asiago and Sage Scalloped Potatoes
CheesePotatoesSide dishes

Asiago and Sage Scalloped Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 medium onions, thinly sliced ( a mandoline works well...

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Gourmet Spinach
Low proteinSide dishesVegetables

Gourmet Spinach

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh spinach1 can mushrooms, drained and reserve liquid1 tablespoon butter2 tablespoons...

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Fingerling Potatoes With Aioli
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Fingerling Potatoes With Aioli

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs fingerling potatoes, unpeeledkosher salt1 slice white bread, crust removed2 tablespoons...

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Classic Coleslaw
SaladsSide dishesVegetables

Classic Coleslaw

Ingredients: 1 small green cabbage, cored and sliced as thinly as possible1 small red...

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Pammy's Awesome Easy Gravy
BeefGround beefSide dishes

Pammy’s Awesome Easy Gravy

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons margarine3 tablespoons flour1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans beef broth3/4 cup water1...

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Coleslaw - for Low-Carb Diets
PotluckSide dishesVegetables

Coleslaw – for Low-Carb Diets

Ingredients: 1/2-3/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar1 tablespoon sugar substitute, for recipes6 cups...

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Wild Rice Almondine
PastaRicerice and grains

Wild Rice Almondine

Ingredients: 2 cups wild rice, washed and drained well1/2 cup olive oil2 tablespoons chopped...

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Asian-American Confetti
CrabSaladsSide dishes

Asian-American Confetti

Ingredients: 1 cup imitation crabmeat, flaked1 cup grated carrots1/4 cup peeled quartered thinly sliced...

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Orzo
Eggs/dairyPastaSide dishes

Orzo, Mozzarella and Kalamata Olive Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb orzo pasta ( rice-shaped pasta)1 large onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons fresh...

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Baby Artichokes
AppetizersEggsSide dishes

Baby Artichokes

Ingredients: 24 baby artichokes2 quarts water2 tablespoons lemon juiceoil ( for frying)2 eggs1/2 teaspoon...

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Peas - Field Peas
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Peas – Field Peas

Ingredients: 2 lbs frozen field peas, with green bean snaps2 chicken bouillon cubes1 slice...

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BreakfastSide dishesVegetables

Granny’s Scalloped Corn

Ingredients: 2 cans cream-style corn4 eggs, beaten1 package corn muffin mix1 cup vegetable oil1...

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Spinach Pancake
Low sodiumSide dishesVegetables

Spinach Pancake

Ingredients: 12 ounces milk1 ounce butter, melted5 ounces flour4 eggssugar1 lb spinach, steamed and...

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Quinoa and Roasted Vegetables
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Quinoa and Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed4 plum tomatoes, cut...

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Corned Beef and Cabbage Potato Salad
Main dishSaladsSide dishes

Corned Beef and Cabbage Potato Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups diced cooked potatoes2 cups diced corned beef ( leftover)2 cups shredded...

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White Russian Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

White Russian Casserole

Ingredients: 10 potatoes2 large onions, sliced2 cups cabbage, chopped2 cups cauliflower, chopped1 can white...

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Herby Potato Cakes
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Herby Potato Cakes

Ingredients: 800 g waxy potatoes1 large carrots3 garlic cloves1 bunch flat leaf parsley1 tablespoon...

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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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Sazon Rice
Long Grain riceRiceSide dishes

Sazon Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice, uncooked12 ounces water or 12 ounces broth1/4 cup stuffed...

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French Fall Veggies
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

French Fall Veggies

Ingredients: 1 head broccoli1 large sweet potatoes1 butternut squashFrench dressing1 1/2-2 cups cheese, grated...

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Smoky Beans
BeansSide dishesWeeknight

Smoky Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb bacon ( diced)1 medium onions ( chopped)2 (28 ounce) cans baked...

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Pineapple-Cheddar Casserole
CasserolesOvenSide dishes

Pineapple-Cheddar Casserole

Ingredients: 20 ounces pineapple chunks ( preferably juice packed)2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1...

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Zucchini Appetizers
AppetizersSide dishesSquash

Zucchini Appetizers

Ingredients: 3 cups thinly sliced unpeeled zucchini ( about 4 small)1 1/2 cups Bisquick1/2...

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Sauteed Corn Cakes
AppetizersCornSide dishes

Sauteed Corn Cakes

Ingredients: 4 ears fresh sweet corn, remove kernels from cob1 small red onions, finely...

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