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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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Main dishPastaSide dishes

Pasta with Gorgonzola and Sweet Onion

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages spaghetti1/4 cup olive oil2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced2...

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Moroccan Vegetable Couscous
AfricanPastarice and grains

Moroccan Vegetable Couscous

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 ounces onions, chopped2 1/2 ounces green peppers, chopped1 1/4...

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Garlic Baked Tomatoes
Side dishesTomatoesVegetables

Garlic Baked Tomatoes

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter1 clove garlic, crushed1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest2 large...

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Broccoli Kugel
BroccoliSide dishesVegetables

Broccoli Kugel

Ingredients: 3 lbs frozen chopped broccoli, thawed1/2 cup margarine1/2 cup flour1 cup water1 tablespoon...

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Curried Couscous
FruitPastarice and grains

Curried Couscous

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 shallots, minced1 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon curry powder1 1/2...

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Potatoes Dauphinoise
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Potatoes Dauphinoise

Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine2 -3 cloves garlic, crushed...

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Garlic Sweet Potato Mash
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Garlic Sweet Potato Mash

Ingredients: 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled &,cubed ( 2 pounds)3 tablespoons unsalted butter3 cloves...

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Spinach Timbale
FrenchSide dishesVegetables

Spinach Timbale

Ingredients: 25 g butter ( 1 oz)1 onions, finely chopped900 g spinach, washed and...

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Indian Spiced Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Indian Spiced Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed1 onions, chopped1 clove garlic,...

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Easy Campfire Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Easy Campfire Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 lbs small potatoes, like red bliss or fingerlings,scrubbed clean2 tablespoons olive oil1...

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Geelrys (Yellow Rice)
Long Grain riceRiceSide dishes

Geelrys (Yellow Rice)

Ingredients: 1 cup long grain rice4 cups boiling water2 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon salt2...

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GrainsSide dishesVegetables

Sesame Bean Sprouts

Ingredients: 1/2 lb bean sprouts2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds2 cloves garlic, crushed1 -2 green...

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Asian Stir-Fried Brussels Sprouts
AsianSide dishesVegetables

Asian Stir-Fried Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients: 2 lbs Brussels sprouts, washed, trimmed with x cut on bottom of each...

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Fruity Baked Spaghetti Squash
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Fruity Baked Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients: 1 (2 lb) spaghetti squash2 teaspoons salted butter1 tablespoon orange juice1 tablespoon apple...

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Cavatelli and Broccoli
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Cavatelli and Broccoli

Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, chopped4 tablespoons butter, divided1 ounce olive oil1 head broccoli or...

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One-Bowl Creamy Potato Casserole
CasserolesPotatoesSide dishes

One-Bowl Creamy Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (30 ounce) packages frozen shredded hash browns, thawed2 cups sour cream1 teaspoon...

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Potato Salad With Yogurt and Mustard Dressing
PotatoesSaladsSide dishes

Potato Salad With Yogurt and Mustard Dressing

Ingredients: 1 lb waxy potatoes, peeled, cooked and cubed1 chopped red onions1/2 cucumbers, washed,...

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Eggs/dairyOnionsSide dishes

BBQ onions

Ingredients: 4 large onions1/2 cup butter4 chicken bouillon cubes Directions: Use indirect heat.Peel outer...

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Blueberry-Corn Salad
BlueberriesSaladsSide dishes

Blueberry-Corn Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn1/4 cup chopped onions1/4 cup white vinegar2 tablespoons...

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Sesame Bok Choy
AsianSide dishesVegetables

Sesame Bok Choy

Ingredients: 1 head bok choy1/3 cup chopped green onions1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 tablespoon rice...

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Scalloped Spinach Casserole
CasserolesSide dishesVegetables

Scalloped Spinach Casserole

Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped1 onions, chopped2 eggs2 cups cooked chopped spinach ( 2...

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orange basmati salad
PastaRicerice and grains

orange basmati salad

Ingredients: 2 cups water1 cup basmati ricesalt1/4 cup white wine vinegar2 teaspoons grated orange...

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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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Mediterranean Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) With Vegetables
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Mediterranean Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) With Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup onions, diced1 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons dried basil1/2...

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Chili Relano's Squares
CheeseEggs/dairySide dishes

Chili Relano’s Squares

Ingredients: 2 (4 ounce) cans whole green chilies1 lb monterey jack cheese2 eggs1 cup...

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Deluxe Layered Salad
SaladsSide dishesVegetables

Deluxe Layered Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh spinach, torn1 head lettuce, torn6 large hard-cooked eggs, sliced1 lb...

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Baked Noodles
Eggs/dairyPastaSide dishes

Baked Noodles

Ingredients: 1/4 lb fine noodles1 cup cottage cheese ( low fat is fine)1 cup...

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Curried Couscous With Dried Cranberries
Low cholesterolPastarice and grains

Curried Couscous With Dried Cranberries

Ingredients: 1 (5 7/8 ounce) boxes instant couscous3/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries1 tablespoon curry...

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Crispy Potato Poppers
AppetizersLow fatSide dishes

Crispy Potato Poppers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes ( leftover)1 teaspoon garlic powder1 tablespoon parsley1 eggs1/2...

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Drago's Creamy Lima Beans
BeansPotluckSide dishes

Drago’s Creamy Lima Beans

Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans lima beans2 tablespoons sour cream2 slices bacon1 clove garlic,...

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Roasted Balsamic Onions
Condimentsetc.Grains

Roasted Balsamic Onions

Ingredients: 24 small boiling onions1/2-2/3 cup olive oil1/3 cup balsamic vinegarsaltfreshly ground black pepper2...

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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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Rice
RiceSide dishesWhite rice

Rice, Lentils and Dried Cranberries Garnished With Pine Nuts

Ingredients: 1 cup green lentils1 cup white rice1/3 cup dried dried cranberries1 teaspoon dried...

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Mashed Potato Bake
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Mashed Potato Bake

Ingredients: 3 cups hot mashed potatoes1 cup sour cream1/4 cup milk1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1...

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Sesame-Coated Tofu With Spicy Broccoli
Main dishSide dishesSoy/tofu

Sesame-Coated Tofu With Spicy Broccoli

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets1/4 cup tahini ( sesame paste)2 tablespoons soy sauce,...

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Parmesan Potato Pie
Eggs/dairyPotatoesSide dishes

Parmesan Potato Pie

Ingredients: 7 medium potatoes ( sliced very thin, about 1/8-inch thick)4 green onions, finely...

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Roasted Ratatouille
FrenchSide dishesVegetables

Roasted Ratatouille

Ingredients: 1 large onions, cut into 12 wedges12 garlic cloves, peeled3/4 lb eggplants, cut...

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Fried Corn - Bev's Style
CornSide dishesVegetables

Fried Corn – Bev’s Style

Ingredients: 3 -4 ears fresh white corn or 3 -4 ears corn4 slices bacon,...

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Huey's Potato Torta
Side dishesSouth west pacificVegetables

Huey’s Potato Torta

Ingredients: 75 g unsalted butter4 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium yellow onions...

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Potato Puffs
Low fatLow sat. fatSide dishes

Potato Puffs

Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup mashed potatoes1 slightly...

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Tomato-Vegetable Potato Topper
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Tomato-Vegetable Potato Topper

Ingredients: 2 cups prego traditional pasta sauce1 (16 ounce) packages frozen broccoli, cauliflower and...

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Campbell's Creamy Chicken Risotto
Chicken breastMain dishSide dishes

Campbell’s Creamy Chicken Risotto

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut up1 can condensed cream...

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Zucchini and Yellow Squash Tian

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs zucchini, ends trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices1...

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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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Asparagus Cashew Rice Pilaf
Side dishesSpaghettiWhite rice

Asparagus Cashew Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter2 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken1/4 cup minced onions1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1...

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Cinnamon Candied Yams
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Cinnamon Candied Yams

Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut up3 tablespoons butter or 3...

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Pureed Broccoli
BroccoliSide dishesVegetables

Pureed Broccoli

Ingredients: 4 1/2 tablespoons butter1 1/4 lbs leeks, use white and pale green parts...

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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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Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Hungarian Nockerl

Ingredients: 3 cups flour1 cup cold water2 eggs1/2 teaspoon saltbutter Directions: Add the water,...

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Oven-Baked New Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Oven-Baked New Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 (29 ounce) cans whole new potatoes ( you can also use sliced)1/2...

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Dragon Tofu
Main dishSide dishesSoy/tofu

Dragon Tofu

Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce1 teaspoon creamy peanut butter12 ounces firm tofu, drained1 medium...

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Rosemary Garlic Roasted Red Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Rosemary Garlic Roasted Red Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 lbs small red potatoes, quartered1/2 medium onions, cut into chunks1 large whole...

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Candied Carrots With Molasses Sauce
CarrotsSide dishesVegetables

Candied Carrots With Molasses Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb baby carrots3 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon sugar1/3 cup light molasses1/4 teaspoon salt1/4...

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Glorious Beans
For large groupsSide dishesWeeknight

Glorious Beans

Ingredients: 2 cans red kidney beans, drained2 cans butter beans, drained2 cans lima beans,...

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Turkish Pilaf with Tomato
Long Grain riceRiceSide dishes

Turkish Pilaf with Tomato

Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain rice or 1 cup basmati rice1 teaspoon saltboiling water1 tablespoon...

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Aunt Helen's Rice Pilaf
PastaRicerice and grains

Aunt Helen’s Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter3/4 cup birds nest angel hair pasta ( broken up into...

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Hunan Bean Curd in Hot Meat Sauce
ChineseMain dishSide dishes

Hunan Bean Curd in Hot Meat Sauce

Ingredients: 3 -4 cups fresh firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes1 cup coarse...

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Balsamic-Shallot Green Beans
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessSide dishes

Balsamic-Shallot Green Beans

Ingredients: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 large shallots, finely chopped2 tablespoons butter, room temperature1 lb...

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Baked Sweet Potato with Apples
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Baked Sweet Potato with Apples

Ingredients: 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled,diced and cooked until just tender4 apples, peeled,cored and...

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Teriyaki Zucchini
OnionsSide dishesSquash

Teriyaki Zucchini

Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini, cut into strips1 small onions, sliced and separated into rings2...

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