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

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Baked Spinach With Sausage
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Baked Spinach With Sausage, Tomatoes and Penne

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs hot Italian sausages, casings removed1 onions, chopped2 tablespoons fresh minced...

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The Best Rice
Eggs/dairyMeatSide dishes

The Best Rice

Ingredients: 10 1/8 ounces Spanish rice ( two packs)8 ounces Velveeta cheese1 cup milk1...

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Summer Squash Casserole
CasserolesSide dishesSquash

Summer Squash Casserole

Ingredients: 6 medium zucchini (about 7 cups) or 6 medium summer squash, halved lengthwise...

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Easy Crispy Oven Fries (Low Fat
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Easy Crispy Oven Fries (Low Fat, Low Cal)

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch strips1/2 teaspoon sugar4...

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Golden Oats Medley (Instead of Rice
< 15 minsPastarice and grains

Golden Oats Medley (Instead of Rice, Noodles or Other Grains)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Quaker Oats, uncooked1 eggs, beaten3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons...

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Mashed Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Parmesan
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Mashed Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Parmesan

Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes ( 3 to 4 medium)2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup...

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Cheesy Stuffed Baked Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Cheesy Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Ingredients: 1/2 head garlic, cloves attached6 baking potatoes1 cup asiago cheese, grated1/4 cup butter2...

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Southwest Meatloaf
BeefGround beefSide dishes

Southwest Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 cup bottled barbecue sauce2 teaspoons ground ancho chili pepper1 teaspoon ground cumin3...

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Garlicky French Fries
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Garlicky French Fries

Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) bags frozen french fries3 teaspoons vegetable oil3/4 teaspoon saltcooking spray2...

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Coconut Rice
CoconutRiceSide dishes

Coconut Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut3 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced and peeled3/4...

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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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Portuguese Tomato Rice
RiceSide dishesTomatoes

Portuguese Tomato Rice

Ingredients: 1/8 cup olive oil1 tablespoon butter1/2 large yellow onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Oven Fried Green Tomatoes
AppetizersSide dishesTomatoes

Oven Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cornmeal1 eggs1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 tablespoon water3...

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French Rice
Long Grain riceSide dishesWhite rice

French Rice

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans French onion soup1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans beef...

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Crispy Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniPastaSide dishes

Crispy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 3 cups hot cooked macaroni1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1/2...

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Baked Mashed Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Baked Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and quartered1/4 cup milk1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon butter, melted1...

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Pondering Parsnips (Those Really Ugly Carrots)
Low proteinSide dishesVegetables

Pondering Parsnips (Those Really Ugly Carrots)

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh parsnips, small-medium sized, peeled, tops sliced offwater1 -2 tablespoon extra...

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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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Easy Egg Roll
AppetizersPorkSide dishes

Easy Egg Roll

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 lb ground lean pork3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 medium onions,...

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Creamy Italian Orzo
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Creamy Italian Orzo

Ingredients: 1 lb orzo pasta ( rice-shaped pasta)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 cup...

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Best Hamburgers in BBQ Sauce
BeefGround beefSide dishes

Best Hamburgers in BBQ Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs1/4 cup milk2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons...

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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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Melissa's Fried Taunga
< 30 minsSide dishesTime to make

Melissa’s Fried Taunga

Ingredients: 3 (3 ounce) packages chicken-flavored ramen noodles or 3 (3 ounce) packages beef-flavor...

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Hawaiian Pineapple Baked Beans
BeansCasserolesSide dishes

Hawaiian Pineapple Baked Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup ketchup1/2 cup bottled hot-style barbecue...

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Cheesy Rice and Corn Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksSide dishes

Cheesy Rice and Corn Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chive & onion cream cheese1 eggs, lightly beaten2 cups minute cooked...

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Kaye's Okra Fry Bread
BreadsSide dishesVegetables

Kaye’s Okra Fry Bread

Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal ( I used a very course ground)1 cup self-rising flour...

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Dhal
Lunch/snacksSide dishesVegetables

Dhal

Ingredients: 8 ounces yellow lentils ( channa dhal)2 medium onions, diced small2 garlic cloves2...

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Yummy
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Yummy, Creamy, Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 large potatoes4 -5 tablespoons butter1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup shredded parmesan...

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Roasted Vegetable Medley
OnionsSide dishesSquash

Roasted Vegetable Medley

Ingredients: 8 medium summer squash, sliced 1/4 inch thick6 medium zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch...

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Cornbread Confetti Salad
BreadsSaladsSide dishes

Cornbread Confetti Salad

Ingredients: 1 (8 1/2 ounce) packages cornbread mix2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans whole kernel...

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Amazingly Creamy Mashed Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Amazingly Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 5 large potatoes, peeled and diced3 tablespoons butter8 ounces low-fat cream cheese (...

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Mashed Potatoes With Carrots
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Mashed Potatoes With Carrots

Ingredients: 4 potatoes, red works best4 carrots, peeled and chopped1/4 cup onions, diced and...

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Caramelized Shallots
< 4 hoursSide dishesVegetables

Caramelized Shallots

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter2 lbs fresh shallots, peeled3 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1/2...

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Quick Brown Rice and Mushroom Pilaf
Low cholesterolLow proteinSide dishes

Quick Brown Rice and Mushroom Pilaf

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 small onions, chopped ( about 1/2 cup)1/4 cup chopped...

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Brown Butter and Scallion Mashed Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Brown Butter and Scallion Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 5 lbs yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces1 tablespoon salt1 cup whole...

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Mashed Garlic Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Mashed Garlic Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 baking potatoes, peeled and quartered ( about 2 1/2 lb.)4 garlic cloves,...

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Cheese Dumplings in Tomato Sauce
CheeseSide dishesTomatoes

Cheese Dumplings in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon seasoning salt1/8 teaspoon pepper...

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Asian Couscous
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Asian Couscous

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dry couscous1 1/2 cups chicken broth2 tablespoons extra virgin olive...

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Cheesy Ranch Potato Bake
CasserolesPotatoesSide dishes

Cheesy Ranch Potato Bake

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs southern style hash browns2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of...

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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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Cheddar Baked Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Cheddar Baked Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes, cooked NOT peeled2 tablespoons green onions, chopped1 cup sharp cheddar...

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Pineapple Fried Rice
PineappleRiceSide dishes

Pineapple Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 -2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger1/8...

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Quinoa With Cherries and Herbs
CherriesGrainsSide dishes

Quinoa With Cherries and Herbs

Ingredients: 2 cups vegetable stock1 cup quinoa2 shallots, minced1/4 cup fresh orange juice1 tablespoon...

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Easy Dal
AsianMain dishSide dishes

Easy Dal

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups red lentils2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped2 slices peeled...

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Brown Mushroom Rice
Long Grain riceRiceSide dishes

Brown Mushroom Rice

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans beef consomme1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Angel Hair Fresca
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Angel Hair Fresca

Ingredients: 8 ounces angel hair pasta2 cups fresh broccoli florets1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup sun-dried...

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Mom's Best Skillet Cornbread
AppetizersBreadsSide dishes

Mom’s Best Skillet Cornbread

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups cornmeal1 1/2 cups buttermilk2/3 cup flour1/4 cup corn syrup1 teaspoon...

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Cheesy Jalapeno Corn Patties
CornEggs/dairySide dishes

Cheesy Jalapeno Corn Patties

Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal ( if possible use stone-ground cornmeal)1/2 cup flourseasoning salt...

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Parslied Browned Buttered Carrots
CarrotsSide dishesVegetables

Parslied Browned Buttered Carrots

Ingredients: 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced ( or 1 lb baby carrots)3 -4...

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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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Oven Porcupines
AppetizersBeefSide dishes

Oven Porcupines

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup rice, uncooked1/2 cup water1/3 cup onions, chopped1 teaspoon...

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Grated Potato Pancakes
BreakfastPancakes and wafflesSide dishes

Grated Potato Pancakes

Ingredients: 2 idaho potatoes2 teaspoons canola oilcoarse saltfresh ground pepper Directions: Peel potatoes, and...

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Herbed Wild Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Herbed Wild Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups wild rice3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf...

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Roasted Fingerling Potatoes With Seasoned Salt
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes With Seasoned Salt

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons coarse salt1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper1/4 teaspoon finely chopped thyme1/4 teaspoon...

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Oven Frites (Fries)
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Oven Frites (Fries)

Ingredients: 4 medium baking potatoes2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Creamy Two Cheese Macaroni
Elbow macaroniPastaSide dishes

Creamy Two Cheese Macaroni

Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar...

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Butternut Squash With Brown Butter
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Butternut Squash With Brown Butter

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 butternut squash, peeled and seeded, cut into 3/4 in...

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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 5 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese1/2 cup sour...

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Capellini Alla Piemontese - Angel Hair Piemontese-Style
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Capellini Alla Piemontese – Angel Hair Piemontese-Style

Ingredients: 2 cups lightly packed fresh Italian parsley3/4 cup walnuts1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves3...

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Haricot Vert ( French Green Beans) With Bacon and Onions
BeansEuropeanSide dishes

Haricot Vert ( French Green Beans) With Bacon and Onions

Ingredients: 1/2 lb French haricots vert ( fresh or frozen)3 -4 slices bacon1 medium...

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