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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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  • Okra Patties

    Okra Patties

    Ingredients 1 lb fresh okra or 1 (18 ounce) bag frozen cut okra 1/2 cup onion (chopped) 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 large egg 1/2 cup…

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  • Crispy Baked Avocado Fries

    Crispy Baked Avocado Fries

    Creamy baked avocado fries coated is crispy panko breadcrumbs. Ongredoents 2 large avocados, sliced salt, pepper and cayenne to taste 1/2 cup flour 1 egg, lightly beaten 1…

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  • Spicy Herb Fried Green Tomatoes

    Ingredients 1 8 ounce carton dairy sour cream 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup milk 2 cups crushed potato chips…

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  • Creamed Zucchini with Garlic & Basil

    Imagine creamed spinach, only with zucchini — it’s an elegant side dish that’s delicate and rich at the same time. It’s easy to make, too: you simply sauté…

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  • Tomato Conserva

    Tomato Conserva

    Delicious in a rustic pasta or riff on a Caprese salad, these slow-roasted tomatoes can be added to just about any dish that wants some rich flavor. They…

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  • Fried Squash Croquettes

    Looking for a simple side dish to use garden-fresh yellow squash? Try this straightforward version of fried squash. Ingredients 2 cups yellow squash, finely chopped 1 cup onion,…

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  • Caramelized Apples and Onions

    Caramelized Apples and Onions The sweet savory flavor of Caramelized Apples and Onions pair well with pork or as a filling inside Grits Crostini. Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter…

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  • Mustard Greens and Onions

    Mustard Greens and Onions

    Mustard greens are mixed with sauteed onion and heated just until wilted in this easy side dish. Lemon juice is added just before serving to create the perfect…

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  • Onion Rings

    Onion Rings

    Ingredients 2 large yellow onions (about 2 pounds total) 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 1/2 cups cornstarch 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 1/2 teaspoons onion powder…

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  • Buttermilk-Battered Onion Rings

    Buttermilk-Battered Onion Rings

    The challenge with onion rings is making the coating stick to the onions so you get both onion and crisp outer shell in every bite. The solution is…

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