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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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Bacon and Molasses Beans
BeansSide dishesVegetables

Bacon and Molasses Beans

Ingredients: 7 -8 slices bacon, cut into pieces ( or to taste)2 large onions,...

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Ginger and Cashew Rice
Long Grain riceRiceSide dishes

Ginger and Cashew Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup long grain rice2 cups water, hot30 g butter1 clove garlic, crushed1/2...

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Grandma's Fried Okra and Potatoes
Low cholesterolLow proteinSide dishes

Grandma’s Fried Okra and Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh okra2 large potatoes1 medium onions, finely chopped1/2 cup cornmeal1 teaspoon...

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Teresa's Rice Pilaf
RiceSide dishesWhite rice

Teresa’s Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked white rice ( not the fast cooking kind)2 cups water1...

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broccoli delight
BroccoliCheeseSide dishes

broccoli delight

Ingredients: 3 heads broccoli1 lb cheddar cheese1 -2 can cream of mushroom soup or...

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Creamy Matchstick Carrots
CarrotsSide dishesVegetables

Creamy Matchstick Carrots

Ingredients: 1 kg carrots75 g butter1 onions, finely chopped1 chicken stock cubes or 1...

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Barbecued Beans and Rice
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Barbecued Beans and Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onions2 chipotle chiles in adobo, minced1 tablespoon minced garlic16 ounces...

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Grilled Parmesan Broccoli
BroccoliCheeseSide dishes

Grilled Parmesan Broccoli

Ingredients: 6 cups fresh broccoli stems2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon...

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Sweet Potato Casserole - Southern Style
CasserolesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potato Casserole – Southern Style

Ingredients: 5 -6 sweet potatoes3/4 cup white sugar1/2 cup margarine2 eggs1/4 teaspoon almond extract1...

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Black Forest Potato Salad
Lunch/snacksSaladsSide dishes

Black Forest Potato Salad

Ingredients: 1 (5 1/3 medium) lbs potatoes, cut into 1/3-inch slices1/3 cup cider vinegar2...

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Baby Squash Stir Fry------
AsianLow proteinSide dishes

Baby Squash Stir Fry——

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil4 cups sliced baby squash, yellow and green patty pans1...

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Kumara Salad (sweet potato)
PineappleSaladsSide dishes

Kumara Salad (sweet potato)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons oil2 tablespoons pineapple juice1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt1 dash...

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Szechuan-Style Eggplant and Tofu in Chili Bean Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Szechuan-Style Eggplant and Tofu in Chili Bean Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil1 garlic cloves, finely chopped2 cm fresh ginger, grated1 medium...

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Cottage Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Cottage Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 large potatoes2 cups sour cream2 cups cheddar cheese1/4 cup melted margarine1/2 teaspoon...

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Tomato-balsamic Relish
OnionsSaladsSide dishes

Tomato-balsamic Relish

Ingredients: 3/4 cup diced can tomatoes, fresh1/8 cup finely dice red onions1 garlic cloves,...

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Emeril's Creamed Spinach
CheeseEggs/dairySide dishes

Emeril’s Creamed Spinach

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1 cup minced onionssaltfresh ground black pepper3 lbs fresh spinach, washed,...

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Tam Taeng ( Cucumber Salad)
SaladsSide dishesThai

Tam Taeng ( Cucumber Salad)

Ingredients: 2 cucumbers, peeled, halved, & seeded1 limes, juice of1 1/2 teaspoons sugar1/4 cup...

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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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Oriental Green Beans
Low proteinSide dishesVegetables

Oriental Green Beans

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs green beans, trimmed3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil1...

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Whipped Parsnips With Roasted Garlic
Eggs/dairySide dishesVegetables

Whipped Parsnips With Roasted Garlic

Ingredients: 1 medium heads of garlic1 lb fresh parsnips, peeled and coarsley chopped1/4 cup...

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Creamed Celery With Blue Cheese
EnglishSide dishesVegetables

Creamed Celery With Blue Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fat free chicken broth3 cups julienne cut celery2 tablespoons tub-style light...

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Potato Cheese Croquettes
CheesePotatoesSide dishes

Potato Cheese Croquettes

Ingredients: 2 cups cold mashed potatoes1 eggs, beaten1 cup cheddar cheese, gratedsalt1/4 teaspoon salt1/2...

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Euphoric Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Euphoric Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper8 medium potatoes,...

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Lemon Roasted Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Lemon Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients: 5 red potatoes, quartered4 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley1 lemons, juice...

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Brussels Sprouts With Warm Balsamic Vinaigrette
< 30 minsSide dishesVegetables

Brussels Sprouts With Warm Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 1/2 lb frozen petite Brussels sprouts ( I like Hanover Gold Line)1 tablespoon...

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Arroz con Queso (Rice with Cheese)
BeansNorth americanSide dishes

Arroz con Queso (Rice with Cheese)

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice ( white or Brown Basmatti works great)2 (15 ounce)...

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Mexican Cottage Cheese
Lunch/snacksSide dishesSnacks

Mexican Cottage Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 cup black beans1/4 cup low fat cottage cheese1 dash hot pepper sauce1...

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Noodle Pancake With Stir-Fried Broccoli and Tamari Walnuts
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Noodle Pancake With Stir-Fried Broccoli and Tamari Walnuts

Ingredients: 8 ounces Chinese egg noodles or 8 ounces thin spaghetti2 teaspoons sesame oil2...

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Two-cheese Linguine
CheesePastaSide dishes

Two-cheese Linguine

Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) packages linguine2 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon...

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Delicious Diet Coleslaw
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Delicious Diet Coleslaw

Ingredients: 1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt2 tablespoons light mayonnaise1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon...

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Yam Fluff 'n' Stuff (Vegan)
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Yam Fluff ‘n’ Stuff (Vegan)

Ingredients: 4 medium yams1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice3 tablespoons raw sugar or 3...

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Luke's Microwaved Macaroni and Cheese (Packaged)
Lunch/snacksSide dishesSnacks

Luke’s Microwaved Macaroni and Cheese (Packaged)

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups water1 (7 1/4 ounce) packages macaroni and cheese mix1/4 cup...

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Coconut Ulu  ( Breadfruit) Smash
CoconutSide dishesTropical fruits

Coconut Ulu ( Breadfruit) Smash

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups breadfruit, peeled and seeded2 cups coconut milk ( you may...

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< 15 minsSide dishesVegetables

Green Bell Pepper Rings

Ingredients: 2 lbs green peppers, cut into 1/4-inch rings ( about 6 medium)3 tablespoons...

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Lemon Rosemary Zucchini
CitrusLemonSide dishes

Lemon Rosemary Zucchini

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 medium yellow bell peppers, diced2 teaspoons finely...

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Latkes With Chutzpah
Lunch/snacksSide dishesSnacks

Latkes With Chutzpah

Ingredients: 2 large eggs1 egg yolks2 small onions, grated1/4 cup parsley, minced fine2 tablespoons...

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Veg-All and Pasta
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Veg-All and Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cans Veg-All, undrained1 cup water1 cup uncooked pasta1 chicken bouillon1 teaspoon pepper1...

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Sour Cream Corn
PorkSide dishesVegetables

Sour Cream Corn

Ingredients: 6 slices bacon2 tablespoons chopped onions2 tablespoons margarine2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8...

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Dilled Scandinavian-Style Potato Salad
PotatoesSaladsSide dishes

Dilled Scandinavian-Style Potato Salad

Ingredients: 6 new potatoes, skins on1 medium red onions, sliced thin8 radishes, sliced thin1...

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Carrots and Water Chestnuts
CarrotsSide dishesVegetables

Carrots and Water Chestnuts

Ingredients: 1 lb carrots, peeled,cut 1/2 inch thick ( or baby carrots)2 tablespoons butter...

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Garlic Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Garlic Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 7 large white mushrooms, stems removed5 garlic cloves, crushed3 -4 tablespoons part-skim ricotta...

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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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Cheddary Mashed Potato Bake
CheesePotatoesSide dishes

Cheddary Mashed Potato Bake

Ingredients: 1 (7 1/4 ounce) boxes instant roasted garlic mashed potatoes1 cup sour cream1...

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Cabbage Roll Taste Alike
BeefGround beefSide dishes

Cabbage Roll Taste Alike

Ingredients: 1 lb beef or 1 lb turkey, ground1 small onions, diced1/2 cup celery,...

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Grilled Zucchini  Parmesan
CheeseSide dishesSquash

Grilled Zucchini Parmesan

Ingredients: 3 sliced zucchini2 diced tomatoes1/2 teaspoon oregano1/2 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese3...

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Broccoli with Bacon
BroccoliSide dishesVegetables

Broccoli with Bacon

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh broccoli6 slices bacon3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)1/2 cup sliced...

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The Best Crispy French-Fries
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

The Best Crispy French-Fries

Ingredients: 2 lbs unpeeled russet potatoes, cut lengthwise into 1/3 inch thick sticksvegetable oil,...

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Couscous and Cucumber Salad With Buttermilk- Dill Dressing
SaladsSide dishesVegetables

Couscous and Cucumber Salad With Buttermilk- Dill Dressing

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups water1 cup uncooked couscous ( I used whole wheat)1/2 cup...

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Couscous With Eggplant (Aubergine)
PastaSide dishesVegetables

Couscous With Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon shallots or 1 tablespoon scallions, chopped2 tablespoons onions,...

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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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Lunch/snacksSaladsSide dishes

Easy, Deliciously Cheesy Sauteed Corn, Mexican Style

Ingredients: 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels or 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels1 -2 tablespoon...

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Pasta Salad With Feta Cheese
PenneSaladsSide dishes

Pasta Salad With Feta Cheese, Eggplant and Cashew Nuts

Ingredients: 2 eggplants ( diced)250 g penne pasta ( or whatever you have available!)3/4...

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Spinach and Chile Stir-Fry
Side dishesSouthwestern u.s.Vegetables

Spinach and Chile Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil1 1/2 lbs spinach, trimmed,washed,and dried1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves2...

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Italian Marinated Eggplant (Aubergine)
EuropeanLow proteinSide dishes

Italian Marinated Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 1 lb eggplants1/2 cup white vinegar1/2 cup water1/4 teaspoon salt6 garlic clovesfresh mint...

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Spoon Bread a La Scharf Family
BreakfastCheeseSide dishes

Spoon Bread a La Scharf Family

Ingredients: 3 large onions, in 1/2-inch slices6 tablespoons butter1 cup yellow cornmeal1 cup cream-style...

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Chili Cheese Corn
CheeseCornSide dishes

Chili Cheese Corn

Ingredients: 4 cups fresh corn, thawed if frozen1 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated1 (8...

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Baked Potatoes Ole
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Baked Potatoes Ole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 tablespoon chili powder1 cup salsa4 hot baked potatoes, split1/2...

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Carrots Piedmontese
CarrotsSide dishesVegetables

Carrots Piedmontese

Ingredients: 1 lb carrots, pared and sliced into 1/8 inch thick rings3 tablespoons butter1...

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Super Easy Pesto Pasta Salad
Elbow macaroniSaladsSide dishes

Super Easy Pesto Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 3/4 cup Italian salad dressing1/4 cup parmesan cheese2 cups fresh basil, washed1 clove...

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Simple Sesame Soy Oriental Noodles
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Simple Sesame Soy Oriental Noodles

Ingredients: 1/2 lb udon noodles or 1/2 lb soba noodles1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil2...

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