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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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Okra
CornMain dishSide dishes

Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine1 tablespoon vegetable oil12 ounces fresh okra,...

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Acorn Squash With Roasted Garlic Custard
Main dishSide dishesSquash

Acorn Squash With Roasted Garlic Custard

Ingredients: 2 acorn squash ( green or orange)1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Mushrooms Stuffed With Apples and Herbs
AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Mushrooms Stuffed With Apples and Herbs

Ingredients: 20 large button mushrooms1 tablespoon light soy sauce2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil,...

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Polenta With Spinach and Peas (for One)
GrainsSide dishesVegetables

Polenta With Spinach and Peas (for One)

Ingredients: 1/3 cup coarse-grain polenta1 1/2 cups watersalt1/2 cup chopped cooked spinach ( or...

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4-Cheese Zucchini Bake
CheeseSide dishesSquash

4-Cheese Zucchini Bake

Ingredients: 1 large onions3 tomatoes1 large zucchini2 tablespoons oregano1/2 lb cheddar cheese ( grated)1/2...

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Honey-roasted Parsnips With Sweet Potatoes and Apples
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Honey-roasted Parsnips With Sweet Potatoes and Apples

Ingredients: canola oil cooking spray1 1/2 cups peeled chopped parsnips1 large sweet potatoes, peeled...

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Cilantro Serrano Chile Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Cilantro Serrano Chile Rice

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups chicken stock ( recommend Pacific Organic)1 teaspoon salt1 cup aromatic...

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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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Mashed Potato and Leek "souffle"
Eggs/dairyPotatoesSide dishes

Mashed Potato and Leek “souffle”

Ingredients: 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks1 leeks, cleaned and sliced1 1/2 cups...

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Green Beans With Citrus Mustard
LemonLimeSide dishes

Green Beans With Citrus Mustard

Ingredients: 3/4 lb green beans, stemmed and halved1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard1 teaspoon lime juice1/2...

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Whole Foods Orange Cashew Rice
RiceSide dishesWhite rice

Whole Foods Orange Cashew Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup water1 cup orange juice2 teaspoons grated orange zest1 tablespoon olive oilsalt,...

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Zesty Broccoli and Cauliflower Au Gratin
GrainsLunch/snacksSide dishes

Zesty Broccoli and Cauliflower Au Gratin

Ingredients: 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded2 cups broccoli florets2...

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Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas
AsianSide dishesVegetables

Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas

Ingredients: 1 lb sugar snap peas3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced1 tablespoon...

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Aw Shucks Grilled Corn
CornSide dishesVegetables

Aw Shucks Grilled Corn

Ingredients: 6 ears fresh corn, with shucks on1 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup softened butter1 teaspoon...

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Scallion and Bacon Potato Salad
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Scallion and Bacon Potato Salad

Ingredients: 6 slices bacon ( or 3 for diet conscious)1/4 cup apple cider vinegar4...

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Spring Succotash
Low sodiumSide dishesVegetables

Spring Succotash

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, unsalted1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil3/4 lb edamame, thawed4 cups...

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Steamed Asparagus and Mushrooms With Danish Havarti Cheese
CheeseLunch/snacksSide dishes

Steamed Asparagus and Mushrooms With Danish Havarti Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 lb asparagus1/2 lb fresh mushrooms ( I used button)1/2 cup danish havarti...

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Butternut Squash Risotto With Sage
RiceSide dishesSquash

Butternut Squash Risotto With Sage

Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth1 tablespoon butter1/2 teaspoon...

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Ginger Grilled Pears
DessertPearsSide dishes

Ginger Grilled Pears

Ingredients: 3 pears, sliced1/4 cup honey1/2 teaspoon ground ginger2 teaspoons lemon juice Directions: Slice...

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Cider-glazed Sweet Potatoes With Cranberries
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Cider-glazed Sweet Potatoes With Cranberries

Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks1 1/2 cups apple...

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Marsala
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Marsala

Ingredients: 1 lb sweet potatoes1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar1 1/2 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk1 tablespoon...

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Potatoes Baked in Cream
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Potatoes Baked in Cream

Ingredients: 1/2 medium onions, thinly sliced4 idaho potatoes1 tablespoon butter3 cups heavy cream1 pinch...

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Wild Rice Pecan Pilaf
FruitRiceSide dishes

Wild Rice Pecan Pilaf

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup wild rice2 tablespoons butter1 medium carrots, peeled and minced1...

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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms En Croute
AppetizersCrabSide dishes

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms En Croute

Ingredients: 1/2 cup boursin cheese ( herb flavored cheese, check out the recipe for...

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Lemony Artichoke and Onion Gratin
OnionsSide dishesVegetables

Lemony Artichoke and Onion Gratin

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil1 large yellow onions, cut into 1/4 ” slices2 (15...

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Hillbilly Salad With Cabbage
Low proteinSaladsSide dishes

Hillbilly Salad With Cabbage

Ingredients: 1/2 lb bacon1 head cabbage1 sweet onions3 tomatoescelery saltpepper Directions: Mix cabbage which...

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Parmesan Brussels Sprouts With New Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Parmesan Brussels Sprouts With New Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 lb baby new potatoes1 lb baby Brussels sprouts1 ounce butter1 garlic cloves,...

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Coconut Basmati Rice
CoconutFruitSide dishes

Coconut Basmati Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice1 1/3 cups water1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk1/4 teaspoon turmeric1/4...

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Fried Baby Artichokes
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Fried Baby Artichokes

Ingredients: 1 lemons, halved12 baby artichokes3 cups olive oil1/3 cup flour1 teaspoon garlic powder1...

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Stuffed Zucchini Bake
BeefGround beefSide dishes

Stuffed Zucchini Bake

Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini, about 28 ounces1 lb ground beef1 garlic cloves1/2 cup onions,...

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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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Moroccan Sweet Potato Stew
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Moroccan Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients: 1 large onions, chopped into 1/2 inch dice3 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Broccoli With Lemon Garlic Almond Butter
BroccoliSide dishesVegetables

Broccoli With Lemon Garlic Almond Butter

Ingredients: 1 head fresh broccoli, cut into florets1/4 cup melted butter2 smashed garlic cloves2...

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Creamed Peas
Low sodiumSide dishesVegetables

Creamed Peas

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sweet butter1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 cup finely chopped onions4 cups peas,...

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Cheddar Cheese Corn Fritters
CheeseCornSide dishes

Cheddar Cheese Corn Fritters

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (...

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Penne With Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Goat Cheese
Main dishPenneSide dishes

Penne With Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

Ingredients: 2 lbs cherry tomatoes ( red and yellow)6 -8 garlic cloves, sliced3 tablespoons...

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Broccoli in Oyster Sauce
BroccoliSide dishesVegetables

Broccoli in Oyster Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs broccoli, cut into bite sized pieces3 tablespoons oyster sauce1 tablespoon...

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Tex-mex Pinto Beans
BeansSide dishesTex Mex

Tex-mex Pinto Beans

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs dry pinto beans3/4 lb hickory smoked bacon2 cups roma tomatoes,...

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Tuscan Bread and Tomato Salad With Parmesan Cheese
SaladsSide dishesTomatoes

Tuscan Bread and Tomato Salad With Parmesan Cheese

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 minced garlic...

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Egg Noodle Casserole With Italian Cheese
CasserolesPastaSide dishes

Egg Noodle Casserole With Italian Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages wide egg noodles1 teaspoon saltwater1 bunch scallions, chopped, white...

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Braised Cabbage and Bacon
Low cholesterolSide dishesVegetables

Braised Cabbage and Bacon

Ingredients: 6 slices smoked bacon1/3 cup onions, chopped8 cups cabbage, sliced thin ( 1...

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Crisscross Roasted Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Crisscross Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 medium baking potatoes1/4 cup melted butter1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon garlic...

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Broccoli Rabe With Sun-Dried Tomatoes
BroccoliSide dishesVegetables

Broccoli Rabe With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh rapini4 sun-dried tomatoes, sliced1/4 cup olive oil4 -6 garlic cloves,...

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Quick Sour Cream Cucumbers
Low proteinLow sodiumSide dishes

Quick Sour Cream Cucumbers

Ingredients: 3 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced thinly1 cup sour cream1 teaspoon black pepper...

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"company's Coming" Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

“company’s Coming” Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup rice, uncooked1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans beef consomme soup1 (10 1/2...

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Easy Bruschetta
AppetizersSide dishesTomatoes

Easy Bruschetta

Ingredients: 2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped1/2 sweet onions, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon chopped...

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Chile Verde Fideo With Chicken
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Chile Verde Fideo With Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 2/3 cups fideos (broken in 1-inch pieces) or 2...

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Asparagus
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Asparagus, New Potato and Chive Frittata

Ingredients: 1/2 lb uncooked new potatoes, washed and very thinly sliced ( about 4...

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Wild Rice With Dried Apricots ( W W)
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Wild Rice With Dried Apricots ( W W)

Ingredients: 2 medium carrots, diced2 teaspoons butter2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried...

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Heart Healthy Fried Rice
Long Grain riceMain dishSide dishes

Heart Healthy Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water1 cup fat free chicken broth1 1/3 cups long grain...

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Alexander's Orzo and Wild Rice Salad
PastaSaladsSide dishes

Alexander’s Orzo and Wild Rice Salad

Ingredients: 4 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced1/2...

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Chipotle Spiced Black Beans
North americanSide dishesVegetables

Chipotle Spiced Black Beans

Ingredients: 1/2 cup onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup water1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper...

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Broccoli and Garlic Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Broccoli and Garlic Pasta

Ingredients: 1 cup chicken broth1/2 teaspoon dried basil2 garlic cloves, minced3 cups broccoli florets4...

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Chinese Sugar Snap Pea Salad
AsianSaladsSide dishes

Chinese Sugar Snap Pea Salad

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons sesame oil1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic1/4 teaspoon...

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Broccoli Alfredo Pasta
CheesePastaSide dishes

Broccoli Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (8 -12 ounce) packages pasta ( I use fettucine or rotini)2 -3...

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Sour Cream Cheddar Corn Casserole
CasserolesCornSide dishes

Sour Cream Cheddar Corn Casserole

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, plus2 tablespoons butter, melted1 onions, chopped1 small green bell peppers,...

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Mexican Rice and Bean Casserole
CasserolesRiceSide dishes

Mexican Rice and Bean Casserole

Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons oil3/4 cup water1 1/2-2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms ( can...

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Layered Gnocchi
Eggs/dairyEuropeanSide dishes

Layered Gnocchi

Ingredients: 1/2 cup ricotta cheese2 cups mashed potatoes2 eggs1 cup grated parmesan cheese1 1/2...

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Kittencal's Oven-Baked Onion and Mushroom Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Kittencal’s Oven-Baked Onion and Mushroom Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups instant uncooked Minute Rice1 (2 ounce) packages dry onion soup...

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Easy One-Bowl Carrot Corn and Rice Bake
< 60 minsSide dishesTime to make

Easy One-Bowl Carrot Corn and Rice Bake

Ingredients: 2 cups finely shredded carrots2 cups cooked rice2 eggs, beaten1 1/2-2 cups diced...

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