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27 Cheesy Vegetable Side Dishes

July 23, 2020
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You’ll want to eat all of your vegetables with these cheesy vegetable side dishes. Whether it’s broccoli, spaghetti squash or corn, these vegetables taste even better with a cheesy topping. These side dishes taste delicious and will easily become a family favorite. Recipes like Garlic-Parmesan Melting Potatoes and Cheesy Asparagus are healthy, tasty and a great addition to any meal.

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Garlic-Parmesan Melting Potatoes

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Crispy, buttery, cheesy, garlicky potatoes--what else could you ask for? Serve these melt-in-your-mouth potatoes alongside steak, pork chops, chicken or fish. If you have leftovers, throw them into a breakfast scramble the next morning.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, May 2020

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Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Balsamic Glaze & Parmesan

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This whole roasted cauliflower recipe is incredibly easy--and requires just 5 minutes of active time--but delivers a healthy side dish that's impressive enough for entertaining. A mixture of Parmesan cheese and balsamic glaze adds tons of flavor. Serve with roast chicken, turkey or pork or as part of a vegetarian meal.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, June 2019

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Cheesy Asparagus

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In this cheesy baked asparagus recipe, asparagus spears are roasted whole smothered in a creamy, cheesy garlic sauce. This low-carb side dish is a great way to entice picky eaters to eat their veggies! Pair it with roast chicken or steak.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020

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Lemon-Parmesan Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash

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Cooking spaghetti squash in your Instant Pot is quick and easy. Here we dress Instant Pot spaghetti squash with olive oil, lemon zest and Parmesan cheese. Enjoy it as a simple side dish or, for a healthy vegetarian dinner, pair it with a spinach and white bean salad. This would also be lovely with shrimp or chicken.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, December 2019

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Balsamic & Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

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This healthy side dish recipe couldn't be simpler--or more delicious. Broccoli is roasted until brown and crispy, then topped with Parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar for a savory and sweet flavor combination that can't be beaten. Try this quick vegetable dish along with chicken, fish or really any main course. It's also great in salads or warm grain bowls. Tip: Preheating the pan helps the broccoli to brown and develop nutty flavors.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, May 2019

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Mexican Corn (Esquites)

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This street corn dish, known as esquites, is served in cups instead of on the cob for all the flavor of elote without the mess.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, May 2020

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Garlic-Parmesan Hasselback Zucchini

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Using the hasselback technique--cutting partially into a whole fruit or vegetable every 1/2 inch or so--gives you an easy way to sneak lots of flavor into this healthy zucchini recipe. To bake the zucchini instead of grilling, place in a foil-lined 8-inch-square baking pan and bake at 425°F until tender, 25 to 30 minutes.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2016

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Balsamic-Roasted Mushrooms with Parmesan

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These super-flavorful mushrooms get a hint of sweetness thanks to a splash of balsamic vinegar. Parmesan cheese added at the end lends a savory note. Enjoy them as an accompaniment to steak or on their own as a side dish.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, March 2020

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Loaded Spaghetti Squash

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This loaded spaghetti squash recipe has all the fixings of a classic baked potato, but with a fraction of the carbs. The pasta-like spaghetti squash is combined with Cheddar cheese, bacon and scallions that melt together in the oven. Top with sour cream and garnish with more scallions and bacon and you have a delicious low-carb side dish ready to go.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, March 2020

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Kohlrabi Gratin

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With layers of soft, buttery leeks and tender-crisp kohlrabi, this is not your grandma's gratin--it's better. Use a mandoline for the most even slices of kohlrabi. Serve this healthy side dish in place of potato gratin with roast chicken or pork for a satisfying dinner.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, October 2019

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Grilled Zucchini with Parmesan

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Grilled zucchini is one of the great food joys of summer. In this easy recipe, the crunchy, bright breadcrumbs offset the sweet, soft zucchini in the most delightful way. Serve this healthy side with grilled chicken, fish or shrimp or as part of a vegetarian summer meal. This recipe is easily doubled or tripled if you have a bumper crop of zucchini.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, April 2019

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Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower

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You'll be craving your vegetables with this easy and oh-so-delicious recipe. Cauliflower gets sweet and tender as it caramelizes from the high heat of roasting. A sprinkling of Cheddar and herbs and a squeeze of lemon on top make it crave-worthy.Ā Source: Eatingwell.com, October 2018

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Parmesan-Crusted Brussels Sprouts

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Look for small Brussels sprouts for this quick and easy vegetarian recipe, which provide bite-size nibbles for your guests. If you can only find large sprouts, cut them in half for more manageable bites.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Winter 2019

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Roasted Mushrooms with Brown Butter & Parmesan

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Brown butter lends a toasty note to these savory roasted mushrooms. Enjoy them as a side dish alongside steak or chicken.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, March 2020

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Cheesy Sweet Peppers and Corn

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If you like cheese, you'll love this vegetable side dish. Sweet peppers--both red and green--and sweet yellow corn are slow-cooked, topped with a creamy, blue cheese sauce and sprinkled with shredded cheddar. It's decadently delicious!Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Garlic & Parmesan Roasted Carrots

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Roasting carrots in the oven brings out their inherent sweetness, while Parmesan and garlic give this easy side dish a flavorful savory accent.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, March 2018

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Cheese-Topped Acorn Squash

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Sage and nutmeg are the perfect seasoning pair for these acorn squash slices. Sprinkled with Parmesan just before serving, this vegetable side dish goes well with any main dish you're serving.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Broiled Fennel with Parmesan Cheese

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The nutty saltiness of Parmesan cheese is an excellent match for the sweet, delicate licorice flavor of fennel in this quick and easy side dish recipe.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, May 2019

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Smoky Gouda-Sauced Broccoli

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This broccoli side dish is made irresistible with Gouda cheese and can be served with something simple in flavor, such as a pork roast or grilled pork chops.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Slow "Roasted" Tomatoes

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There's nothing more delicious than tomatoes roasted with tart balsamic vinegar and fragrant herbs. Before serving, remove the tomatoes from the slow cooker and be sure to allow a full ten minutes for the cheesy breadcrumb topping to soak into each savory tomato half.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Kale-Butternut Squash Gratin

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This colorful gratin dish livens up any holiday plate. Creamy melted Gruyère is comforting, while a blend of cumin, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper lends a warm, spicy note.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Winter 2020

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Slow-Cooker Cheesy Potatoes

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What's not to love about this easy dump-and-go slow cooker recipe? It has potatoes and ooey-gooey cheese, all combined with a can of condensed cream of chicken soup! Whip up this kid-friendly side dish anytime you have a crowd to feed.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020

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Roasted Asparagus Parmesan

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This oven-roasted asparagus Parmesan has just the right amount of cheese--and it's incredibly easy to make. Serve this healthy side dish with chicken, fish, lamb--or any other protein.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Cauliflower Risi e Bisi

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Our spin on the traditional Venetian risotto swaps in cauliflower rice for arborio rice in this healthy vegetable side dish. Spring peas and Parmesan cheese keep the rest of the dish classic.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2018

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Parmesan Broccoli Bites

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Almond flour (aka almond meal) makes the coating on these broccoli fries extra-crunchy and flavorful. Find it in the gluten-free section of large supermarkets and natural-foods stores.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2017

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Cheesy Vegetable Bake

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This Cheesy Vegetable Bake casserole has 7 grams of protein and only 4 grams of fat per serving, making it an ideal side dish for any dinner. Using reduced-fat cheeses lowers the fat content of this recipe but does not compromise flavor.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Black Pepper & Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes

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In this healthy mashed potato recipe, we flavor the mashed potatoes with strong-flavored blue cheese and freshly ground black pepper instead of butter. These mashed potatoes are an amazing side to grilled steak or chicken.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2013

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1 of 27 Garlic-Parmesan Melting Potatoes
2 of 27 Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Balsamic Glaze & Parmesan
3 of 27 Cheesy Asparagus
4 of 27 Lemon-Parmesan Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash
5 of 27 Balsamic & Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
6 of 27 Mexican Corn (Esquites)
7 of 27 Garlic-Parmesan Hasselback Zucchini
8 of 27 Balsamic-Roasted Mushrooms with Parmesan
9 of 27 Loaded Spaghetti Squash
10 of 27 Kohlrabi Gratin
11 of 27 Grilled Zucchini with Parmesan
12 of 27 Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower
13 of 27 Parmesan-Crusted Brussels Sprouts
14 of 27 Roasted Mushrooms with Brown Butter & Parmesan
15 of 27 Cheesy Sweet Peppers and Corn
16 of 27 Garlic & Parmesan Roasted Carrots
17 of 27 Cheese-Topped Acorn Squash
18 of 27 Broiled Fennel with Parmesan Cheese
19 of 27 Smoky Gouda-Sauced Broccoli
20 of 27 Slow "Roasted" Tomatoes
21 of 27 Kale-Butternut Squash Gratin
22 of 27 Slow-Cooker Cheesy Potatoes
23 of 27 Roasted Asparagus Parmesan
24 of 27 Cauliflower Risi e Bisi
25 of 27 Parmesan Broccoli Bites
26 of 27 Cheesy Vegetable Bake
27 of 27 Black Pepper & Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes

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