Vegetable Dishes
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Acorn Squash Stuffed with Pears, Wild Rice, Walnuts
- This tasty dish "dresses up" the meal - serve it on the side or as a light vegetarian entrée.
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Asparagus with Fresh Grape Relish
- Try this steamed or grilled asparagus topped with a fresh grape relish.
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Basic Artichoke Preparation
- Don't know how to prepare and cook an artichoke? Try this basic instructional recipe.
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Basic Bean Preparation
- Not sure how to soak and cook dry beans? Check this out!
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Black Beans with Figs and Bell Peppers
- Looking for a lower-calorie version of Boston Baked Beans? Look no further than this Recipe Makeover. Dressed up with figs, this recipe is sweet, spicy and higher in fiber than the traditional dish.
Per serving: 300 calories, 5g fat and 15g fiber.
Saves: 100 calories, 2g fat and adds 10g more fiber!
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Bok Choy with Oyster Sauce
- Leafy bok choy stir-fried in garlic and ginger, served as an accompaniment to a main meal.
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Broccoli Casserole
- Broccoli, egg and 2-cheese dish.
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Browned Butter Smashed Potatoes with Butternut Squash
- Chunky mashed potatoes and squash - a delicious combination.
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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Almonds
- Tender sprouts tossed in almonds, bacon and onion.
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Butternut Squash Spiced Rice
- This delicious rice can be served as a side dish or eaten as a meal on its own.
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Cajun Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges
- The cool, yogurt sauce balances the flavor of these spicy potatoes. Serve as a side dish, appetizer or snack.
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Cajun Succotash
- Succotash with a spicy kick - and vegan!
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Cauliflower and Corn Gratin
- Children will enjoy this cauliflower and corn in a cheesy sauce.
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Celery with Apricot Blue Cheese Spread
- Filled with dried fruit and nuts, this spread tops crunchy sweet celery as a versatile snack food.
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Cheesy Eggplant Casserole
- Layered eggplant, veggies and creamy cheeses create a satisfying casserole loaded with Mediterranean flavor.
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Corn on the Cob with Chili Lime Butter
- Kick up the rich flavor of sweet corn with lime and chili!
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Couscous with Roasted Vegetables
- Use wholegrain couscous and add more whole grains to your menu with this colorful, nutritious and tasty dish.
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Couscous-Stuffed Artichokes
- These fresh artichokes with couscous work well as a main or side dish.
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Cracked Wheat and Vegetable Pilaf
- A tasty side dish of vegetables and cracked wheat.
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Creole Stuffed Peppers
- Creole peppers are a colorful, festive addition to any table, including Mardi Gras.
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Curried Idaho Potato Latkes
- A spicy version of the classic, these latkes will perk up your party!
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Eggplant Bharta
- This is a spicy East Indian eggplant dish.
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Fruited Sweet Potatoes
- 'Dress up' your dinner table with this fruity sweet potato side dish.
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Fun Fries
- This oven-baked Recipe Makeover knocks the "fry" out of French fries!
Per serving: 201 calories and 5g fat.
Saves: 65 calories and 8g fat.
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Yummo! Add these ever popular, spiced-up potatoes to your meal!
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Garlic-Roasted Vegetables
- Delicious vegetable dish, suitable for àl fresco or indoor dining.
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Ginger Smashed Potatoes with Dill
- Liven up your mashed potatoes with ginger!
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Greek Mushroom Rissoni
- A blend of mushrooms, tomatoes and rissoni with a swirl of feta.
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Green Bean and Wisconsin Cheese Casserole with Spicy Onion Rings
- Grace your table with this lighter remake of the classic green bean casserole - yum!
Per serving: 95 calories, 2.6g fat and 118mg sodium.
Saves: 12 calories, 5.1g fat and 245mg sodium.
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Grilled Artichokes
- The slightly smoky taste compliments the nuttiness of the artichoke, and no butter dip is necessary in this lighter Recipe Makeover!
Per serving: 126 calories and 7g fat.
Saves: 153 calories and 16g fat.
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Grilled Beany Zucchini
- Stuffed squash, this vegetarian bean dish is loaded with fiber!
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Grilled Potato Salad
- Hot potato slices coated with turmeric, rosemary and caraway seeds.
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Harvest Vegetable Platter with Orange-Walnut Sauce
- A microwavable vegetable dish sure to warm up any party or meal.
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Honey-Roasted Parsnips with Sweet Potatoes and Apples
- Parsnips, sweet potatoes and apples roasted in a honey-based sauce rendering a sweet and satisfying fall side dish.
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Hot! Potato Wedges
- Tasty oven-baked wedges - with a kick!
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Idaho Potato Tart
- An adventurous and flavorful alternative to scalloped potatoes, this Recipe Makeover trims the calories, fat and carbs of the classic dish.
Per serving: 214 calories, 8g fat and 31g carbs.
Saves: 176 calories, 9g fat and 10g carbs!
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Italian Flat Beans with Garlic Spread
- Delicious and easy. Each serving equals one and one-half veggie servings.
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Lemon Rosemary Zucchini
- A fresh tasting squash dish.
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Lemon-Walnut Green Beans
- Each serving equals one and a half vegetable servings.
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Mango and Almond Yams
- This side dish mingles the sweet flavors of the tropics with comforting, earthy yams.
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Mashed Idaho Potatoes
- This Recipe Makeover can be made stove-top or in a crock-pot/slow cooker. It is sure to be a hit, especially during the holiday season!
Per serving, 1/2 cup: 102 calories and 1.4g fat.
Saves, per 1/2 cup: 32 calories and 4.7g fat.
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Mild, Medium and Hot Idaho Potato Fries
- These oven-baked fries warm up with dipping sauce flavor!
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Mushroom Medley with Spinach
- Mushrooms can help make dishes like casseroles, stews and chilis more healthful. Simply cut back on the meat and add mushrooms, which
provide a "meaty" texture and rich flavor.
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Old-Fashioned Baked Beans
- These low-fat baked beans can also be cooked in a slow cooker, such as a crock-pot.
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Patio Artichoke Supper
- Turkey, artichokes and pasta - light supper entrée for the adventurous at heart!
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Potato and Broccoli Pie
- Broccoli and squash topped with a cheese potato crust.
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Potato and Kale Casserole
- This country-style vegetable casserole makes the perfect entry or side dish.
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Potato and Zucchini Layer
- A perfect side dish of potatoes, zucchini and seasonings.
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Roasted Mushrooms with Winter Vegetables
- Delectable mushroom dish - perfect as a holiday or dinner side dish!
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Roasted Summer Vegetables
- Accent your meal with these crispy, roasted summer squashes, onion and asparagus.
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Ruby Red Casserole
- An unusual, but delicious, combination of red cabbage, apple and yogurt.
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Rutabaga Fries
- Don't know what to do with rutabagas? Make low-fat oven fries!
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Savory Baked Potatoes
- An easy-to-make, low-fat dish that is satisfying and filling.
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Savory Spinach
- One taste of this dish will have you begging for more!
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Scalloped Potatoes
- Scalloped potatoes are always popular so with this Recipe Makeover we show you how to make them healthier than the traditional dish.
Per serving: 293 calories and 6g fat.
Saves: 54 calories and 6g fat.
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Simple Potato and Tomato Bake
- Chunky potato and tomato seasoned with garlic and herbs.
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Spaghetti Squash Primavera
- Each serving of this delicious meal provides one vegetable serving.
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Spaghetti Squash with Fresh Tomato Sauce
- Create a colorful side dish or a satisfying meatless meal using spaghetti squash as your base.
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Spiced Carrots
- A sweet and spicy side dish.
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Spicy Indian Corn
- Whether served at Thanksgiving or at an evening dinner, this side dish perks up the meal!
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Spinach and Yogurt Filled Baked Potatoes
- Fiber-filled, cheesy spuds.
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Springtime Stir-Fry with Scallops & California Jumbo Asparagus
- This flavorful stir-fry is something special and as a Recipe Makeover, it has less calories, fat and sodium than many traditional stir-fries.
Per serving: 272 calories, 2.4g fat and 255mg sodium.
Saves: 80 calories, 3.6g fat and 1237mg sodium!
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Squash and Cherry Bake
- Dried cherries bring out the flavor of this easy-to-prepare side dish.
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Steamed Greens with Ginger and Water Chestnuts
- This side dish is vitamin rich and full of flavor.
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Stir-Fried Asparagus with Sesame Seeds
- This could become one of your favorite ways of cooking asparagus!
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Stuffed Mushrooms
- Portabella mushrooms filled with ricotta, shallots, cucumber, and tomato.
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Stuffed Peppers
- Colorful bell peppers with a creamy chicken filling.
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Stuffed Zucchini
- Zucchini has never tasted so good!
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Succotash
- Warm up with this "Three Sisters" recipe, full of corn, beans and squash.
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Sweet Potato and Beans in Sweet Chili
- Steamed sweet potato and beans with a hint of chili.
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Sweet Potato, Apple and Cranberry Hash Browns
- This two-potato, apple and cranberry hash spices up a holiday breakfast - good for supper too!
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Sweet Potatoes with Cherry Glaze
- Antioxidant-rich sweet potatoes and cherry juice are featured in this colorful dish.
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Tasty Stuffed Tomatoes
- A delicious accompaniment to steak and fish dishes, tasty barbecues too!
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Vegetable Dim Sims
- Traditional Chinese delicacy.
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Vegetable Pockets
- A fun way to present veggies at your table, barbecue, or camping trip!