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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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Exotic Mushroom Tart
AppetizersMain dishSide dishes

Exotic Mushroom Tart

Ingredients: 1 ready-made pie crusts2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup minced onionssaltfreshly ground black pepper4 cups...

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Red Pepper Sauce for Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Red Pepper Sauce for Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta3 large red bell peppers, sliced in thin ringsfresh hot peppers,...

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Swiss and Vegetable Quiche
CheeseEggsSide dishes

Swiss and Vegetable Quiche

Ingredients: 4 eggs1 1/2 cups milk1 cup shredded swiss cheese1 (1 1/2 ounce) packages...

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Green Tomato Crisp
Side dishesTomatoesVegetables

Green Tomato Crisp

Ingredients: 4 -5 green tomatoes, chopped1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground...

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Messy Corn
CornSide dishesVegetables

Messy Corn

Ingredients: 4 ears corn, with the husks on1/2 cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise3 tablespoons grated parmesan...

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Slow Cooker BBQ Pinto Beans
BeansLow fatSide dishes

Slow Cooker BBQ Pinto Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb dried pinto beans, rinsed and picked over4 cups water, hot2 onions,...

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BeansSide dishesVegetables

Lima Bean (Turkish)

Ingredients: 1 cup lima beans (canned or frozen, if frozen thaw) or 1 cup...

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Mediterranean Spiced Rice With Apricots
Long Grain riceSide dishesWhite rice

Mediterranean Spiced Rice With Apricots

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 -2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1/2 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon powdered...

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Main dishRiceSide dishes

Skillet Hopping John

Ingredients: 1 large onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine,...

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Skillet Corn Cakes
CornOnionsSide dishes

Skillet Corn Cakes

Ingredients: 3/4 cup flour3/4 cup cornmeal1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1...

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Simple Salad (Sangchu Kutjuri)
SaladsSide dishesVegetables

Simple Salad (Sangchu Kutjuri)

Ingredients: 1 head red leaf lettuce, torn2 large scallions, chopped2 teaspoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon...

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Sweet and Sour Summer Vegetables
OnionsSaladsSide dishes

Sweet and Sour Summer Vegetables

Ingredients: 3 small zucchini, sliced very thin3 small yellow squash, sliced very thin1 red...

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Grilled Herbed Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Grilled Herbed Potatoes

Ingredients: 1/4 cup thinly sliced celery3/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Gingered Brussels Sprouts
Side dishesVeganVegetables

Gingered Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients: 10 ounces Brussels sprouts ( fresh or frozen)1 cup water or 1 cup...

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Spaghetti With Garlic and Hot Red Pepper Oil
PastaSide dishesSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Garlic and Hot Red Pepper Oil

Ingredients: 3 -6 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon thn slices garlic1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper...

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Favorite Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsSide dishes

Favorite Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped3 bacon, strips cooked and crumbled1/4 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon...

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CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Paula’s Mexican Rice

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon butter1 medium onions1/4 cup celery1 cup water1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon chili...

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German-Style Crisp Potato Pancakes
BreakfastPancakes and wafflesSide dishes

German-Style Crisp Potato Pancakes

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice4 cups leftover mashed potatoes1/4 cup minced onions1 teaspoon...

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Sopsky
CheeseSaladsSide dishes

Sopsky

Ingredients: 2 tomatoes1 English cucumbers1 green peppers1 yellow peppers1 red peppers1/2 vidalia onions or...

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Easy Cheesy Broccoli
BroccoliSide dishesVegetables

Easy Cheesy Broccoli

Ingredients: 1 can cheddar cheese soup1/4 cup milk4 cups frozen broccoli cuts Directions: Mix...

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Himmel Und Erde (Heaven and Earth)
ApplesPotatoesSide dishes

Himmel Und Erde (Heaven and Earth)

Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes2 large tart apples, sliced (...

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Carrots
CarrotsSide dishesSquash

Carrots, Zucchini and Basil

Ingredients: 3 small zucchini3 small carrots2 scallions1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oilwater ( or...

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Nuclear Nachos

Ingredients: 8 fluid ounces no-salt-added tomato sauce4 ounces diced green chilies1 green onions, sliced1/4...

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Zucchini Mexicali
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Zucchini Mexicali

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil4 cups zucchini, thinly sliced1 cup carrots, shredded1 cup onions, chopped3/4...

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Chinese Fried Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Chinese Fried Rice

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice, cooled1/4 cup vegetable oil1 green onions, thinly sliced3 eggs,...

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Turnip and Carrot Mash
North americanSide dishesVegetables

Turnip and Carrot Mash

Ingredients: 2 lbs carrots2 lbs turnips or 2 lbs rutabagascream or milkbuttersaltpepper Directions: Boil...

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Italian Rolled Peppers With Mushrooms and Ricotta
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Italian Rolled Peppers With Mushrooms and Ricotta

Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers ( may mix colors)16 ounces white button mushrooms, chopped...

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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 whole heads of garlicvegetable oil cooking spray ( as needed)6 small sweet...

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Baked Rice with Green Chilies
CheeseRiceSide dishes

Baked Rice with Green Chilies

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice1 cup sour cream1/2 cup monterey jack cheese or 1/2...

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Asian Coleslaw With Miso-Ginger Dressing
SaladsSide dishesVegetables

Asian Coleslaw With Miso-Ginger Dressing

Ingredients: 1/4 cup rice vinegar, unseasoned3 tablespoons white miso ( shiro)1 tablespoon mayonnaise1 tablespoon...

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Peppery Turnip "Fries"
Lunch/snacksSide dishesSnacks

Peppery Turnip “Fries”

Ingredients: 4 medium turnips ( about 1 1/2 lbs.)1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg1 teaspoon fresh...

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Plough or Plauta (India Rice)
Long Grain riceRiceSide dishes

Plough or Plauta (India Rice)

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons cooking oil1 small onions, thinly sliced1 (10 ounce) packages frozen peas1/2...

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Basil Oven Fried Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Basil Oven Fried Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese1 teaspoon basil1/2 teaspoon...

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Spinach-Cheese Balls With Pasta Sauce
AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Spinach-Cheese Balls With Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 9 ounces frozen spinach1 eggs, beaten1 cup shredded parmesan cheese ( 4 oz)1...

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Peas With Spinach and Shallots
Low cholesterolSide dishesVegetables

Peas With Spinach and Shallots

Ingredients: 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 tablespoon...

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Kartofler (Danish-Style Potatoes)
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Kartofler (Danish-Style Potatoes)

Ingredients: 6 large potatoes1/2 cup butter1 large onions, sliced1 tablespoon granulated sugar1 tablespoon vinegar1...

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Fried Zucchini Batter
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Fried Zucchini Batter

Ingredients: 3/4 cup cornstarch1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Gujarati Kadhi
AsianEggs/dairySide dishes

Gujarati Kadhi

Ingredients: 3 cups buttermilk2 tablespoons gram flour ( besan)salt1/2 teaspoon ginger and green chili...

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Rustic Caponata
Side dishesVeganVegetables

Rustic Caponata

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 red onions, diced12 garlic cloves ( whole, peeled)2 zucchini,...

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Cheesy Baked Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Cheesy Baked Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 baking potatoes3 tablespoons melted butter3 tablespoons chives or 3 tablespoons parsley or...

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Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad
SaladsSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb sweet potatoes, cooked and diced.1 1/2 cups black beans1 cup roasted...

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Radicchio Fennel Slaw - Rachael Ray
OrangesSaladsSide dishes

Radicchio Fennel Slaw – Rachael Ray

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons golden raisins1 navel oranges, juice of3 tablespoons hot water2 fresh fennel...

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Butternut Squash and (Sweet) Potato Gratin With Walnut Crust
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Butternut Squash and (Sweet) Potato Gratin With Walnut Crust

Ingredients: 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled1 1/4 lbs idaho potatoes, peeled ( I used...

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Spinach and Broccoli Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Spinach and Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) packages chopped frozen broccoli2 (16 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach1...

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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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Rosemary Skewered Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Rosemary Skewered Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 lb new potatoes3 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped6 -8 rosemary sprigs2 -3 tablespoons...

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Mama's Macaroni Salad
PastaSaladsSide dishes

Mama’s Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces small shell pasta1 bell peppers, diced1 large tomatoes, diced1 medium onions,...

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Mimi's Excellent Cheesy Vegetables
CheeseEggs/dairySide dishes

Mimi’s Excellent Cheesy Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped1 clove garlic, chopped1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine1...

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Zucchini Sticks With Honey-Mustard Mayo
Lunch/snacksSide dishesSnacks

Zucchini Sticks With Honey-Mustard Mayo

Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon table salt1/8 teaspoon black pepper4 medium zucchini, ends...

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Epcot's Moroccan Pavilion's Couscous Salad
Lunch/snacksSaladsSide dishes

Epcot’s Moroccan Pavilion’s Couscous Salad

Ingredients: olive oil, for sauteing1/2 red onions, chopped1 teaspoon chopped garlic1/2 red sweet bell...

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Aloo (Potato) Pakora
Lunch/snacksSide dishesSnacks

Aloo (Potato) Pakora

Ingredients: 4 large potatoes2 cups corn oil ( for frying)1 cup besan ( chickpea...

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Thymed-Onions
OnionsSide dishesVegetables

Thymed-Onions

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons olive oil4 tablespoons unsalted butter2 lbs small onions2 tablespoons chopped fresh...

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Sweet Potato Balls
AppetizersSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potato Balls

Ingredients: 3 lbs sweet potatoes, cooked and drained2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/4...

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Like Kfc's Kentucky Coleslaw
SaladsSide dishesVegetables

Like Kfc’s Kentucky Coleslaw

Ingredients: 6 cups cabbage, sliced thinly1 cup finely shredded carrots1/4 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2...

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Broccoli Florets Balsamic
CitrusLemonSide dishes

Broccoli Florets Balsamic

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs broccoli florets2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1...

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Chili-Baked Fries
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Chili-Baked Fries

Ingredients: 4 baking potatoes4 tablespoons canola oil1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2...

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Toasted Pine Nut and Parmesan Couscous
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Toasted Pine Nut and Parmesan Couscous

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups water or 1 1/4 cups broth1 cup couscous1 teaspoon butter...

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Macaroni and Cheese Salad
Elbow macaroniSaladsSide dishes

Macaroni and Cheese Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked & seasoned macaroni1 cup diced celery1 cup cooked peas1/4 cup...

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Bootlegger Beans
BeansLow cholesterolSide dishes

Bootlegger Beans

Ingredients: 3 slices bacon1 small onions1 (15 ounce) cans pork and beans1 tablespoon brown...

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Wilted Lettuce And Spinach

Ingredients: 8 cups torn lettuce and spinach, mixed1/4 cup sliced green onionspepper3 strips bacon,...

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