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Vegetable Side Dishes

Browned mushrooms, zucchini preparations, and other vegetables offer sides with varied textures. Browse dishes that use sautéing, baking, or another method to bring a vegetable accompaniment to the table.

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  • Lemon-Rosemary Beets

    A little lemon juice brings out the vivid color in these beets and keeps the flavors bright, too. Ingredients 2 pounds beets (about 6), peeled and cut into…

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  • Honey-Orange Carrots

    Brighten up any weeknight meal with this healthy side dish loaded with vitamins. Ingredients 3 pounds carrots, diagonally cut into 3-inch pieces 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup honey…

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  • Cider-Maple Brussels Sprouts

    Cider-Maple Brussels Sprouts

    Ingredients 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 1 cup slivered red onion 1/2teaspoon salt 1/4teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4cup apple cider or juice 1/4cup butter, melted 1/4cup…

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  • Mac and Cheese Stuffed Fried Zucchini

    Mac and Cheese Stuffed Fried Zucchini

    Ingredients 1 pound elbow pasta 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup flour 2 3/4 cups warm milk (I used 2%) 2 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1…

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  • Spicy Whole Roasted Cauliflower

    Spicy Whole Roasted Cauliflower

    Roasted cauliflower? Been there, done that. But roasting a whole head of cauliflower? Now we’ve got your attention. This recipe has you slathering cauliflower in a spicy yogurt…

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  • Fried Zucchini Straws

    If you’re looking for something different to do with your garden surplus of zucchini, one bite of these Fried Zucchini Straws and you’ll be hooked. Ingredients 2 cups…

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  • Zucchini Oven Chips

    Breaded, oven-fried zucchini chips taste like they’re fried, yet they are baked and amazingly crispy. These chips make a healthy substitute for French fries or potato chips. Ingredients…

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  • Zucchini Fritters with Feta and Dill

    The word fritter usually conjures up something heavy and deep-fried, but these zucchini pancakes are as light and delicate as can be. Shredded zucchini is combined with eggs,…

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  • Crispy Green Bean Fries

    Breaded and fried golden brown. Served with a Cucumber-Wasabi Ranch dip. Ingredients For the Dip: 1/2 cup ranch dressing 1/2 cup peeled, seeded,chopped cucumber 1 tablespoon horseradish, drained…

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  • Fried Green Tomatoes

    The search for the perfect crunch is over! These classic Fried Green Tomatoes get it right with a cornmeal-and-flour crust. Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup…

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