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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 sautéed greens, these side dishes are designed to enhance your meal with additional flavors and textures.

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The Blue Box and Broccoli
Main dishPastaSide dishes

The Blue Box and Broccoli

Ingredients: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) boxes macaroni and cheese mix ( Kraft’s “Family Size”)1/2...

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Uncle Bill's Fried Potatoes and Onions
OnionsPotatoesSide dishes

Uncle Bill’s Fried Potatoes and Onions

Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes or 4 large yukon gold potatoes1 large onions, sliced...

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Broccoli  and Cheese Sauce Baked in a Pocket
BroccoliEggs/dairySide dishes

Broccoli and Cheese Sauce Baked in a Pocket

Ingredients: 5 cups fresh broccoli florets ( uncooked, can use less)1 (10 ounce) cans...

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Potatoes Anna
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Potatoes Anna

Ingredients: 3 lbs small baking potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced1/2 cup butter, melted (...

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Aromatic Couscous in Minutes
GrainsLunch/snacksSide dishes

Aromatic Couscous in Minutes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup couscous1/2 cup water1/2 cup frozen peas1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds1/4 teaspoon turmeric1/2...

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Cheesy Bacon Baked Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Cheesy Bacon Baked Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes4 slices bacon1/3 cup onions, chopped1/3 cup green peppers, diced2...

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Nacho Ordinary Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniPastaSide dishes

Nacho Ordinary Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 8 ounces large elbow macaroni, uncooked5 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed1 teaspoon taco seasoning1/2...

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Mashed Parsnips
Low proteinSide dishesVegetables

Mashed Parsnips

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs parsnips, peeled and quartered3 chicken bouillon cubes1 tablespoon fresh lemon...

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Mushroom Potato Casserole
CasserolesPotatoesSide dishes

Mushroom Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 lb mushrooms ( sliced)1 tablespoon flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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A Quinoa Pilaf That You'll Love
GrainsPastarice and grains

A Quinoa Pilaf That You’ll Love

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 onions, chopped1 large carrots, diced1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (...

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Roast Butternut Squash With Maple Syrup and Ginger
Main dishSide dishesSquash

Roast Butternut Squash With Maple Syrup and Ginger

Ingredients: 1 butternut squash3 tablespoons ghee ( or melted butter)3 tablespoons maple syrup3 tablespoons...

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Potato and Broccoli Casserole
CasserolesPotatoesSide dishes

Potato and Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs small white potatoes, halved ( larger ones quartered)1 1/2 cups chopped...

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Low Fat Mexican Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishSide dishes

Low Fat Mexican Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni5 ounces light processed cheese ( Light Velveeta)1 teaspoon...

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Cornbread Pudding
BreadsCornSide dishes

Cornbread Pudding

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, melted1 (8 ounce) containers sour cream2 eggs1 (14 3/4 ounce)...

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Simple Stuffed Zucchini or Squash
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Simple Stuffed Zucchini or Squash

Ingredients: 6 medium zucchini or 6 medium yellow squash3 cups butter-flavored cracker crumbs1/2 cup...

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 -3 large sweet potatoes3 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons brown sugar1/4-1/2 cup half-and-half cream...

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Green Peas With Peanut Butter Williamsburg
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Green Peas With Peanut Butter Williamsburg

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans sweet peas, liquid reserved1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon peanut butter1...

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ApplesSaladsSide dishes

Apple Pear Cucumber Salad

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped ( or 2 tsp...

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Arroz Con Chile Verde (Green Chile Rice)
PastaRicerice and grains

Arroz Con Chile Verde (Green Chile Rice)

Ingredients: 1 cup chicken broth ( water can be used)1 cup monterey jack cheese,...

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Cheesy Sauce for Veggies
Condimentsetc.Sauces

Cheesy Sauce for Veggies, Meat, Potatoes or Pasta

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper or 1/8...

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Vegetable Cole Slaw
CarrotsSaladsSide dishes

Vegetable Cole Slaw

Ingredients: 1/2 head green cabbage, shredded1/2 head red cabbage, shredded1 onions, finely chopped6 stalks...

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Cantonese Fried Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Cantonese Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil1 cup finely chopped onions1 garlic cloves, minced3 eggs,...

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Italian Cucumber Bread
AppetizersSide dishesSpreads

Italian Cucumber Bread

Ingredients: 16 ounces cream cheese, softened2 (2/3 ounce) packets Italian salad dressing mix1 tablespoon...

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Mjadra
Low cholesterolLow sat. fatSide dishes

Mjadra

Ingredients: 1 cup lentils1 cup rice2 cups water1 large onions1/4 cup olive oil1 teaspoon...

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Spanish Rice and Vegetables
Long Grain riceRiceSide dishes

Spanish Rice and Vegetables

Ingredients: 2 cups low sodium chicken broth1 cup long grain rice3 teaspoons olive oil1...

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Green Beans With New Potatoes
PorkPotatoesSide dishes

Green Beans With New Potatoes

Ingredients: 3 lbs fresh green beans1/4 lb salt pork, sliced1/4 cup bacon grease2 cups...

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Whipped Maple Sweet Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Whipped Maple Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 3 lbs red garnet sweet potatoes or 3 lbs yams2 tablespoons maple-flavor syrup2...

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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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Cooked Veggie Salsa
Side dishesTomatoesVegetables

Cooked Veggie Salsa

Ingredients: 3 large tomatoes1 green peppers1 large celery1 onions1/2 cup tomato sauce1 tablespoon oregano1...

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Caesar Green Beans
BeansLow proteinSide dishes

Caesar Green Beans

Ingredients: 2 cups water3/4 lb green beans ( 3 cups)1/4 cup caesar salad dressing2...

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Mashed Red Potatoes With Gorgonzola Cheese
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Mashed Red Potatoes With Gorgonzola Cheese

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs small red potatoes, cut in half3 tablespoons butter or 3...

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Mixed Roasted Vegetables and Pasta
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Mixed Roasted Vegetables and Pasta

Ingredients: 1 medium green peppers or 1 medium yellow bell peppers, cut into 1-inch...

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Duchesse Potatoes in Ramekins
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Duchesse Potatoes in Ramekins

Ingredients: 24 ounces potatoes, cooked as for mash1/3 cup sweet unsalted butter, chunked1 eggs2...

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Basil Cheese Polenta Wedges
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Basil Cheese Polenta Wedges

Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups chicken broth1 1/2 cups stone-ground yellow cornmeal1 bay leaves1/8 teaspoon...

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Lemon Rice Pilaf
PastaRicerice and grains

Lemon Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine4 celery ribs, sliced6 green onions, chopped3...

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Honeyed Carrots
CarrotsSide dishesVegetables

Honeyed Carrots

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs carrots, sliced1/2 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons butter1/3 cup honey1 teaspoon lemon...

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Almond Crusted Chicken Fingers
ChickenPoultrySide dishes

Almond Crusted Chicken Fingers

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sliced almonds1/4 cup whole wheat flour1 1/2 teaspoons paprika1/2 teaspoon garlic...

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No Zee French Rice Pilaf
Long Grain riceSide dishesWhite rice

No Zee French Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter1 medium onions, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 cup long grain white...

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Cheesy Potatoes With Crunch Topping
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Cheesy Potatoes With Crunch Topping

Ingredients: 2 lbs hash brown potatoes, thawed and broken up8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar...

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Broccoli Casserole
BreakfastCasserolesSide dishes

Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained1 (16 ounce) containers...

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Crispy Baked Potato Wedges - Low Fat
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Crispy Baked Potato Wedges – Low Fat

Ingredients: 6 potatoes, scrubbedsea salt, to taste1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, choppedcooking spray Directions: Preheat...

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Vegetable Two-Grain Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Vegetable Two-Grain Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (18 7/8 ounce) cans ready-to-serve lentil soup ( vegetarian)1 (15 ounce) cans...

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Tuesday Night White Beans
Main dishOnionsSide dishes

Tuesday Night White Beans

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup chopped onions2 garlic cloves, sliced1 bay leaves1 (15...

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Chive Mashed Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Chive Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs russet potatoes or 2 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled...

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Sauteed Leafy Greens With Grapefruit Vinaigrette
CitrusSaladsSide dishes

Sauteed Leafy Greens With Grapefruit Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons walnut oil or 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus1 teaspoon...

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Sue's Sweet Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Sue’s Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups sweet potatoes, mashed1/2 cup sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla1/2 cup milk1/4...

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Orange Carrots
CitrusOrangesSide dishes

Orange Carrots

Ingredients: 2 lbs baby carrots1/4 cup butter, melted1/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup orange juice...

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Blue on Blue Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Blue on Blue Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 lbs blue potatoes, peeled and thickly sliced3 tablespoons butter ( NOT margarine)1...

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Barley and Mushroom Casserole
CasserolesGrainsSide dishes

Barley and Mushroom Casserole

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter3 1/2 ounces shiitake mushrooms8 ounces mushrooms,...

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Penne With Cannellini Beans and Anchovies
Main dishPenneSide dishes

Penne With Cannellini Beans and Anchovies

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, minced6 flat anchovies, patted dry1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1...

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Brown Rice and Edamame
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Brown Rice and Edamame

Ingredients: 3/4 cup long grain brown rice1 1/4 cups frozen edamame, shelled1 tablespoon fresh...

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Barb's Fried Apples -Diabetic-Low Fat
ApplesDessertSide dishes

Barb’s Fried Apples -Diabetic-Low Fat

Ingredients: 6 -8 apples, peeled, cored and sliced1 tablespoon butter1/3 cup Splenda brown sugar...

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Teriyaki Barbecued Beans
BeansLow fatSide dishes

Teriyaki Barbecued Beans

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans1/2 cup chopped onions1/4 cup teriyaki marinade,...

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BBQ Carrots
CarrotsSide dishesVegetables

BBQ Carrots

Ingredients: 4 -6 carrots1 small onions1/4 cup buttersalt and pepper Directions: Peel and slice...

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Red Scalloped Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Red Scalloped Potatoes

Ingredients: 3 lbs small red potatoes, quartered2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of...

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Mexican Rice
Long Grain riceRiceSide dishes

Mexican Rice

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 cup uncooked long grain rice1 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Corn and Broccoli Bake
BroccoliCornSide dishes

Corn and Broccoli Bake

Ingredients: 3 cups broccoli florets ( fresh or frozen and thawed)2 tablespoons oil, divided1...

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Fresh Lemon-Garlic Roasted Beets
CarrotsSaladsSide dishes

Fresh Lemon-Garlic Roasted Beets

Ingredients: 4 medium beets, peeled4 carrots, peeled4 garlic cloves, thin sliced2 tablespoons fresh lemon...

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Acorn Squash Feta Casserole
CasserolesCheeseSide dishes

Acorn Squash Feta Casserole

Ingredients: 2 large acorn squash ( about 1-1/2 pounds each)1 medium onions, chopped2 garlic...

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Quick Polenta Rounds With Sage Butter and Parmesan
AppetizersCornSide dishes

Quick Polenta Rounds With Sage Butter and Parmesan

Ingredients: cooking spray1 (16 ounce) packages prepared polenta ( original, unflavored)1/2 cup of freshly...

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