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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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Squashed Squash ( Hubbard or Butternut )
Eggs/dairySide dishesVegetables

Squashed Squash ( Hubbard or Butternut )

Ingredients: 1/2 lb small winter squash, such as hubbard or butternut2 tablespoons unsalted butter,...

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Southern Style Creamed Corn
CornSide dishesVegetables

Southern Style Creamed Corn

Ingredients: 6 medium ears of corn1 cup 1% low-fat milk2 teaspoons cornstarch2 slices onions...

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Curried Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Curried Rice, Bacon and Cabbage Pilaf

Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped6 tablespoons butter, diced and divided ( 3/4 stick)1 large...

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Weight Watchers Potato Salad
PotatoesSaladsSide dishes

Weight Watchers Potato Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs uncooked red potatoes3 slices turkey bacon ( Louis Rich or...

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CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil Couscous

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

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24k Carrots
CarrotsSide dishesVegetables

24k Carrots

Ingredients: 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced or 1 lb baby carrots, whole2 tablespoons...

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Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Smoked Gouda mashed potatoes

Ingredients: 6 cups cubed peeled baking potatoes ( about 1 1/2lbs)2/3 cup 1% low-fat...

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Steamed Broccoli and Corn with Marjoram
BroccoliCornSide dishes

Steamed Broccoli and Corn with Marjoram

Ingredients: 1 cup frozen corn1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli, pieces1 cup water ( approximately)1...

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Lunch/snacksSaladsSide dishes

Best Raw-Broccoli Salad

Ingredients: 1 large head broccoli8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled1/2 cup finely diced red onions1/2...

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AppetizersSide dishesTomatoes

Roasted Tomatoes

Ingredients: 4 excellent tomatoes4 teaspoons butter2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs1/2 cup parmesan...

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Potato Cheese and Cauliflower Mash
CheesePotatoesSide dishes

Potato Cheese and Cauliflower Mash

Ingredients: 8 baking potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks1 small cauliflower, cut into chunks6...

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Crab Backs
AppetizersCrabSide dishes

Crab Backs

Ingredients: 500 g fresh crabmeat or 3 (170 g) cans crabmeat4 tablespoons butter1 large...

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Mexican Mashed Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Mexican Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups prepared mashed potatoes1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 cup...

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Porcini Risotto
PastaRicerice and grains

Porcini Risotto

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1 large onions, coarsely chopped1 1/2 cups arborio rice1 1/2 ounces...

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Zucchini Stuffed with Corn and Cheese
CheeseCornSide dishes

Zucchini Stuffed with Corn and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 long zucchini1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen2/3 cup ricotta cheese2 tablespoons...

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Blue Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishSide dishes

Blue Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb farfalle pasta (farfalle = bowtie) or 1 lb elbow macaroni (...

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Sesame  Snow  Peas
AsianSide dishesVegetables

Sesame Snow Peas

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sesame oil1 lb snow peas, trimmed10 thin green onions, cut in...

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Amaranth (Basic Recipe)
GrainsPastarice and grains

Amaranth (Basic Recipe)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water1/2 cup amaranthsalt Directions: Combine water, the amaranth, and a...

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Cajun Skillet Beans
Main dishSide dishesTomatoes

Cajun Skillet Beans

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 cup chopped celery1...

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South of the Border Squash
Side dishesSquashVegetables

South of the Border Squash

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs summer squash1 medium onions, chopped2 tablespoons butter1 (4 ounce) cans...

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Danish Lima Beans
BeansCheeseSide dishes

Danish Lima Beans

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) bags frozen baby lima beans1/4 cup milk1/4 cup crumbled blue...

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Strange Carrots
CarrotsSide dishesVegetables

Strange Carrots

Ingredients: 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into bite sized pieces1/2 green bell peppers,...

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New Jersey Boardwalk Fries
Lunch/snacksSide dishesSnacks

New Jersey Boardwalk Fries

Ingredients: 1 lb potatoesoil ( for frying)saltmalt vinegar Directions: Do not peel potatoes.Cut potatoes...

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Weight Watchers Roasted Vegetables - 0 Points!
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Weight Watchers Roasted Vegetables – 0 Points!

Ingredients: olive oil flavored cooking spray, divided ( 4 sprays)2 medium sweet red peppers,...

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Maquechoux ( Smothered Corn)
CornSide dishesVegetables

Maquechoux ( Smothered Corn)

Ingredients: 8 ears fresh corn4 tablespoons unsalted butter3/4 cup onions, chopped1 tablespoon sugar4 green...

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Whipped Sweet Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 3 (15 ounce) cans sweet potatoes, drained1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2...

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Saucy Brussels Sprouts
Eggs/dairySide dishesVegetables

Saucy Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen Brussels sprouts1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine1...

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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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Cucumber Bow Tie Salad
Lunch/snacksSaladsSide dishes

Cucumber Bow Tie Salad

Ingredients: 4 ounces bow tie pasta ( farfalle)2 tablespoons rice vinegar1 1/2 tablespoons peanut...

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Tropical Red Beans
BeansMain dishSide dishes

Tropical Red Beans

Ingredients: 28 fluid ounces canned plum tomatoes, include liquid38 fluid ounces canned red kidney...

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Main dishSide dishesStews

Israeli Rice and Lentil Stew with Cumin and Garlic

Ingredients: 1 cup lentils2 cups water or 2 cups vegetable broth3 tablespoons vegetable oil2...

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CarrotsSide dishesVegetables

Carrots Au Gratin

Ingredients: 1/2 cup corn flake crumbs1/3 cup butter, melted1/3 cup chopped onions3 tablespoons flour1/2...

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Bean 'n Bacon
BeansSide dishesVegetables

Bean ‘n Bacon

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans green beans, drained1/2 cup chopped onions1/3 cup salad oil1/4...

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Honey Mustard Cole Slaw
Low fatLow proteinSide dishes

Honey Mustard Cole Slaw

Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cabbage1 cup shredded carrots1/3 cup plain yogurt1/3 cup prepared mustard2...

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Easy Yorkshire Puddings
EggsEggs/dairySide dishes

Easy Yorkshire Puddings

Ingredients: 3 large eggs1 cup milk1 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons...

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Beans
BeansLunch/snacksSide dishes

Beans, beans, beans, beans, beans, beans, onions and beans

Ingredients: 2 onions, chopped8 tablespoons olive oil or 8 tablespoons garlic oil2 cloves garlic,...

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Idaho Fries
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Idaho Fries

Ingredients: 4 (5 ounce) idaho potatoes, scrubbed1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable...

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Southern Battered Eggplant (Aubergine)
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Southern Battered Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 dash fresh ground pepper2/3 cup non-dairy coffee creamer...

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Sweet Plantains
FruitSide dishesTropical fruits

Sweet Plantains

Ingredients: 2 -3 ripe black plantains5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon...

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Stuffed Zucchini II
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Stuffed Zucchini II

Ingredients: 2 zucchini, 6-71 cup corn, whole-kernel, frozen1/2 cup cottage cheese, small curd1/8 teaspoon...

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Oven-Fried Green Tomatoes
Side dishesTomatoesVegetables

Oven-Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 lb green tomatoes1 eggs2 tablespoons nonfat milk1/2 cup cornmeal1/4 cup all-purpose flour1...

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Turnip Cake
AppetizersPorkSide dishes

Turnip Cake

Ingredients: 1/2 lb rice flour ( not glutinous rice flour)2 medium turnips, skinned and...

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Barbecued
Low fatLow proteinSide dishes

Barbecued, Spiced Lime Corn on the Cob

Ingredients: 4 corn on the cob2 limes, cut into 4 wedges1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Ruth's Chris Steak House Creamed Spinach
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Creamed Spinach

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup chopped onions1 bay leaves1 whole cloves2...

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Grandpa Cornish's deep fried fish
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Grandpa Cornish’s deep fried fish

Ingredients: 1 bottle beer2 -3 eggspancake mix ( not biscuit mix)Lawry’s Seasoned Salt or...

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Low Fat Barley Pilaf
GrainsSide dishesVegetables

Low Fat Barley Pilaf

Ingredients: 3 cups fat-free vegetable broth1 cup pearl barley3 spring onions1 stalk celery225 g...

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Italian Zucchini Casserole
CasserolesSide dishesSquash

Italian Zucchini Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 zucchini, 1/4-inch slices1/2 onions, sliced1/2 garlic cloves, minced1 (14 ounce) cans...

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Roasted Caraway Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Roasted Caraway Potatoes

Ingredients: 3 lbs new potatoes, unpeeled and quartered2 small onions, sliced and separated into...

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Harvey House Coleslaw
SaladsSide dishesVegetables

Harvey House Coleslaw

Ingredients: 1 large heads of cabbage2 large onions2 carrots2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon celery seeds1...

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Artichoke and Mushroom Pasta
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Artichoke and Mushroom Pasta

Ingredients: 6 ounces rotini pasta3 tablespoons olive oil8 ounces mushrooms, sliced2 garlic cloves, thinly...

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Roasted Coriander Carrots
CarrotsSide dishesVegetables

Roasted Coriander Carrots

Ingredients: 2 lbs thickish carrots2 tablespoons coriander seeds ( heaped tablespoons)1 teaspoon black peppercorns...

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Baked Grated Beet Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Baked Grated Beet Casserole

Ingredients: 5 medium beets1 small onions1 small potatoes2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons white vinegar2...

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Sesame Udon Noodles
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Sesame Udon Noodles

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, minced1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce3...

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Bob's Mexican Rice
Long Grain riceRiceSide dishes

Bob’s Mexican Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups long grain rice1/2 cup olive oil1 large yellow onions, minced2 teaspoons...

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Quinoa En Salpicon
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Quinoa En Salpicon

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice1/4 teaspoon white pepper1 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and...

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Easy Broccoli -Cauliflower Casserole
BroccoliCasserolesSide dishes

Easy Broccoli -Cauliflower Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bags frozen cauliflower1 (16 ounce) bags frozen broccoli1 can cream...

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Easy Pasta Con Broccoli
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Easy Pasta Con Broccoli

Ingredients: 1 box penne or 1 box bow tie pasta1 jar alfredo sauce (...

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Green Bean Fiesta Casserole
CasserolesSide dishesVegetables

Green Bean Fiesta Casserole

Ingredients: 4 cans green beans, drained2 cans cream of mushroom soup1 can Rotel Tomatoes,...

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Long Grain riceRiceSide dishes

Basmati Rice Seasoned with Garam Masala

Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice4 tablespoons butter1 medium-size onions, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon...

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Green Salad with Shrimp and Feta
Lunch/snacksSaladsSide dishes

Green Salad with Shrimp and Feta

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 teaspoons fresh lemon...

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