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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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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 5 lbs potatoes8 ounces cream cheese1 cup sour cream1/4 cup onions, chopped fine1/2...

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Anytime Easy Egg Fried Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Anytime Easy Egg Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil or 1 teaspoon cooking spray1 -2 green onions, sliced1/2...

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Scalloped Potatoes with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Scalloped Potatoes with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Ingredients: 3 lbs yukon gold potatoes1 cup sun-dried tomato pesto ( see recipe I...

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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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Screaming Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Screaming Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 lbs clean scrubbed red potatoes1 tablespoon kosher salt Directions: Place the potatoes...

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Carrots in Butter Almond Sauce
FruitSide dishesVegetables

Carrots in Butter Almond Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb carrots, julienned1/2 cup thinly-sliced green onions1/4 cup butter1 1/4 teaspoons cornstarch1/2...

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Belle's Mashed Potato
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Belle’s Mashed Potato

Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoesbutter1 dash milksalad cream Directions: boil potatos until very tender.mash with...

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Calico Potato Latkes With Applesauce
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Calico Potato Latkes With Applesauce

Ingredients: 3 potatoes3 slightly beaten eggs1/2 cup flour1/2 cup shredded carrots1/4 cup green onions,...

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Dee's Rice Pilaf
Long Grain riceSide dishesWhite rice

Dee’s Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 1 cup long grain rice2 cups water1 chicken bouillon cubes2 tablespoons butter1 green...

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Really Great Stir-Fried Snap Peas
Low proteinSide dishesVegetables

Really Great Stir-Fried Snap Peas

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh snap peas2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon sesame oil4 tablespoons pine...

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Lemon Scallion Noodles
Lunch/snacksPastaSide dishes

Lemon Scallion Noodles

Ingredients: 1/2 lb wide egg noodles2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine1 carrots, diced2...

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Crispy Potato Latkes
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Crispy Potato Latkes

Ingredients: 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled2 medium onionskosher saltfresh ground black pepper2 egg whites,...

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Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage With Apples (oamc)
OnionsSide dishesVegetables

Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage With Apples (oamc)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions2 apples, cored and diced1 cup vegetable stock1/2...

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Barbecued Beefy Beans
BeefGround beefSide dishes

Barbecued Beefy Beans

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb ground beef1/2 cup onions, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Pommes Anna (Potatoes Anna)

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon kosher salt or 1 teaspoon sea salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper2 1/2...

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Sweet Gingered Corn
CornSide dishesTomatoes

Sweet Gingered Corn

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons corn oil1 teaspoon cumin1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated1 teaspoon powdered...

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The Best Tomato Salad
CheeseSaladsSide dishes

The Best Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 4 -8 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks ( figure 1 tomato per person)1/4...

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Wild Rice and Mushrooms
OrangesRiceSide dishes

Wild Rice and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 cup dried funghi porcini or 1 cup shiitake mushrooms2 1/2 cups water,...

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Sauteed Fresh Spinach
Low proteinSide dishesVegetables

Sauteed Fresh Spinach

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 lb fresh spinach, washed but not driedsalt and pepper Directions:...

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Potato and Green Bean Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette
PotatoesSaladsSide dishes

Potato and Green Bean Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 2 lbs small red potatoes ( cooked until tender)1 lb small green beans,...

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Sliced Tomato 'N Bacon Casserole
CasserolesSide dishesTomatoes

Sliced Tomato ‘N Bacon Casserole

Ingredients: 6 ripe tomatoes, sliced thick3 onions, sliced thin2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup...

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Spinach-Stuffed Vidalia Onions
AmericanSide dishesVegetables

Spinach-Stuffed Vidalia Onions

Ingredients: 4 -5 medium vidalia onions1 lb fresh spinach, stems removed2 tablespoons melted butter1...

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Crab Backs
AppetizersCrabSide dishes

Crab Backs

Ingredients: 500 g fresh crabmeat or 3 (170 g) cans crabmeat4 tablespoons butter1 large...

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Fresh Tomato and Feta Cheese Salad
CheeseSaladsSide dishes

Fresh Tomato and Feta Cheese Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt4 large fresh tomatoes, cored and wedged1/2 teaspoon salt1...

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Carrot Casserole
CarrotsCasserolesSide dishes

Carrot Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs cooked carrots1 cup Italian style breadcrumbs1/2 cup butter1 eggs1 1/2 cups...

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Sauteed Carrots
CarrotsSide dishesVegetables

Sauteed Carrots

Ingredients: 2 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced1 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper2...

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Whipped Sweet Potatoes With Apples
CasserolesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Whipped Sweet Potatoes With Apples

Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, about 6 medium ones1 tablespoon canola oil2 tablespoons...

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Mean Chef's Dry-Fried Chinese Eggplant (Aubergine)  Nuggets
AsianChineseSide dishes

Mean Chef’s Dry-Fried Chinese Eggplant (Aubergine) Nuggets

Ingredients: 4 teaspoons ginger, minced4 teaspoons garlic, minced1/3 cup scallions, thin sliced1 teaspoon Chinese...

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Carrot
CarrotsSide dishesVegetables

Carrot, Leek and Turnip Saute

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter3 leeks, cut into 1/2-inch...

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Barbara's salad
Lunch/snacksSaladsSide dishes

Barbara’s salad

Ingredients: 1 bag mixed greens, salad mix1 avocados, chopped1/4 chopped red onions1 container blue...

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Oriental Acorn Squash
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Oriental Acorn Squash

Ingredients: 1 acorn squash, halved, seeded & scrapped3 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon...

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My Cream Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

My Cream Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 -8 red potatoes ( vary in size)6 cups water2 inches fat, back1...

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Red Cabbage
GermanSide dishesVegetables

Red Cabbage, German

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 apples, peeled and diced1 small onions, chopped4 cups shredded red...

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Green Chili Rice Bake
PastaRicerice and grains

Green Chili Rice Bake

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups water1 teaspoon salt1 cup uncooked long grain rice2 tablespoons butter1...

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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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The Best Rice and Beans Ever
Main dishPork chopsSide dishes

The Best Rice and Beans Ever

Ingredients: 3 center-cut pork chops1 1/3 cups basmati rice6 cloves garlic, pressed1 large yellow...

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Spaghetti Squash Curry
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Spaghetti Squash Curry

Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash ( 3-4 lbs)1 teaspoon cumin seeds1 teaspoon curry powder1 cup...

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Yellow Squash With Peanuts
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Yellow Squash With Peanuts

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 lbs yellow squash1 1/2 cups roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped1/2-1...

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Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
OnionsPotatoesSide dishes

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fingerling potatoes1/2 medium sweet onions, sliced thin and seperated into...

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Tangy Couscous With Black Beans and Corn
CornSide dishesVegetables

Tangy Couscous With Black Beans and Corn

Ingredients: 1 cup couscous1 1/2 cups boiling water2 tomatoes, diced1 bell peppers, diced4 scallions,...

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Sweet Potato Mash
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potato Mash

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, unpeeled3 garlic cloves, unpeeled2 tablespoons honey1/3 ounce unsalted...

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Gingery Sweet Potatoes  (Oamc)
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Gingery Sweet Potatoes (Oamc)

Ingredients: 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces2 tablespoons frozen...

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Spicy Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)  in Cornmeal
Low proteinSide dishesVegetables

Spicy Fried Eggplant (Aubergine) in Cornmeal

Ingredients: 1 large eggplantssalt1 eggs1/2 cup milk1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon cayenne1/2 teaspoon fresh ground...

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Swiss Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersLow sodiumSide dishes

Swiss Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh mushrooms1 cup dried breadcrumbs or 1 cup croutons2 eggs, beaten2...

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Arugula and Walnut Pesto with Penne
PastaPenneSide dishes

Arugula and Walnut Pesto with Penne

Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, eyeball it3 cloves cracked garlic12 ounces arugula,...

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Mashed Potatoes With Caramelized Onions
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Mashed Potatoes With Caramelized Onions

Ingredients: 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks1/2 cup unsalted butter,...

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Upittu ( Rava Upma)
AsianBreakfastSide dishes

Upittu ( Rava Upma)

Ingredients: 1 cup semolina ( sooji or rava)2 cups water1 1/2 teaspoons salt (...

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Maple Whipped Sweet Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Maple Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 large sweet potatoes1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature2 tablespoons sour cream2...

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Broiled Mozzarella Tomatoes
Lunch/snacksSide dishesTomatoes

Broiled Mozzarella Tomatoes

Ingredients: 3 large tomatoes1 tablespoon breadcrumbs2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 teaspoon oregano1/2 teaspoon...

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Grilled Corn-Sweet Onion Salad

Ingredients: 12 ears corn, husks and silk removed and blanched1/2 cup olive oil, plus...

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Low proteinSide dishesVegetables

Tomatoes and Onions and Peas, Oh My!

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter2 ripe but firm tomatoes2 cups frozen peas, thawed1 carrots, finely...

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Mexican Potatoes With Cheese Sauce
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Mexican Potatoes With Cheese Sauce

Ingredients: salt & freshly ground black pepper1/2 lemons, juice of3 dried hot red chilies,...

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Cinnamon-Honey Sweet Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Cinnamon-Honey Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 5 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ginger1 tablespoon orange...

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Maple Glazed Beets
Low proteinSide dishesVegetables

Maple Glazed Beets

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beets, peeled and quartered ( about 4 cups)3 tablespoons margarine,...

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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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Balsamic Roasted Onions and Potatoes
OnionsPotatoesSide dishes

Balsamic Roasted Onions and Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 lb red onions, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick3 lbs potatoes, peeled...

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Hawaiian Corn
CoconutCornSide dishes

Hawaiian Corn

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked corn1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup coconut milk1 cup fresh...

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Stuffed Zucchini and Red Bell Peppers
Main dishSide dishesTurkey

Stuffed Zucchini and Red Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 small onions ( chopped or grated)1/4 cup chopped fresh...

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Texas Roadhouse Potato
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Texas Roadhouse Potato

Ingredients: sea salt (enough to cover potato) or kosher salt ( enough to cover...

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Ginger Ale Tzimmes
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Ginger Ale Tzimmes

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chicken fat or 2 tablespoons canola oil1 large onions, diced (...

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