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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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  • Buttermilk Fried Okra

    Buttermilk Fried Okra

    A sprinkling of sugar in the cornmeal coating caramelizes as the okra cooks, creating a crisp, golden crust. Ingredients 1 pound fresh okra, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 3/4…

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  • Sous Vide Buttered Corn on the Cob

    Sous Vide Buttered Corn on the Cob

    Equipment Sous vide water bath setup (I used a SousVide Supreme Demi) Vacuum sealer and gallon vacuum bags Ingredients Corn on the cob 1 tablespoon of butter for…

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  • Crispy Green Beans with Sriracha Mayo

    Ingredients 1/4 cup canola mayonnaise 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 2 teaspoons Sriracha 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 1/2 cups whole-wheat panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 2 teaspoons fresh thyme…

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  • Three-Cheese Creamed Spinach

    Three-Cheese Creamed Spinach

    Cream cheese, Parmesan and mozzarella make this dish wonderfully cheesy. Sprinkle it with french-fried onions for a crisp boost of flavor. Ingredients 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen…

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  • Indian Madras Okra

    Indian Madras Okra

    I love okra. It has high levels of vitamins A and C. Although fresh okra can be a little on the expensive side, the frozen okra is easy…

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  • Rotkohl – Red Cabbage

    Rotkohl – Red Cabbage

    Ingredients 3 tablespoons bacon drippings or canola oil 1 small head red cabbage (about 1-1/2 pounds), shredded 2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped 1 cup water 1/4…

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  • Corn Nuggets

    Corn Nuggets

    Instructions 1 (11 ounce) can creamed corn 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg white 2 tablespoons…

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  • Zucchini Quinoa Fritters

    Zucchini Quinoa Fritters

    Ingredients 2 cups cooked quinoa 1/2 cup cannellini beans, rinsed and drained overnight, optional 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (or seasoned breadcrumbs) 2 zucchinis,…

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  • Onion Flowers

    Onion Flowers

    Ingredients 6 medium red onions or sweet onions (such as Walla Walla), skin on, roots intact 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided Salt (smoked is delicious here) Herbs-either a…

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  • Corn Fritters with Roasted Tomatoes and Lime Aioli

    Corn Fritters with Roasted Tomatoes and Lime Aioli

    For convenience, you can make the tomatoes and fritters in advance, then reheat them to serve. Reheating the fritters in an oven or toaster oven will keep them…

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