Side Dish, Beans and Grain Recipes

Lima beans in sour cream with basil, savory, and sauteed onion. A creamy, herbed side dish that transforms frozen limas into something special in just 15 minutes.

Jerusalem artichokes and green beans tossed with walnut oil, lemon juice, garlic, and chopped walnuts. A diabetic-friendly vegetable side in 30 minutes.

Mock tuna salad mashes chickpeas with celery, carrot, scallion and a touch of mayo and relish for a vegan twist on the deli classic. 10 minutes, no can opener required for fish.

Finnish summer soup (kesäkeitto): a creamy Nordic vegetable soup with new potatoes, baby carrots, peas, and green beans in a light half-and-half broth. Built to showcase the season's first harvest.

Leeks, wild mushrooms, and green beans sautéed in sherry with a bright finish of orange zest and apple cider vinegar. A low-fat, 20-minute side dish with surprising depth.

The perfect salad for summer is here! This simple recipe will make this scrumptious salad that's great for backyard barbecues.

Who needs meat? The cuminscented black bean filling is hearty, satisfying, and incredibly easy to prepare.

Sichuan-style stir-fried green beans with fermented black beans, fresh hot chilies, garlic, and a tangy rice vinegar glaze. A spicy Chinese vegetable side in 30 minutes.

I was surprised at how good this was. I will add fresh cilantro next time, and fresh veggies such as corn and green onion, celery. Was not spicy enough for my taste, so maybe add jalepeno next time as well. I enjoy this recipe!

Green bean almond rice with brown rice cooked in beef broth, toasted slivered almonds, red bell pepper, and tarragon. A savory side dish ready in 30 minutes.

A hearty soup that can pretty much go with anything else you serve for lunch or dinner.

Thai-style fried rice with red curry paste, green beans, and garlic, finished with fresh cucumber, cilantro, and scallions. Ready in 30 minutes, vegetarian, and easily made gluten-free.

Herb sauce is very nice, with the green beans, they taste very great!

Gujarati-style green beans with popping mustard seeds, garlic, and dried red chili. A quick Indian side dish that's savory, slightly sweet, and full of aromatic spice.

Low calorie green beans and bamboo shoots seasoned with ginger and butter, ready in under 10 minutes in the microwave. Gluten-free, low-carb side that pairs with stir-fries or roasted meats.

New England beans: canned pork and beans dressed up with real maple syrup, ketchup and chunks of ham, then simmered into a sweet-savory side in about 15 minutes. A fast shortcut to classic New England maple baked beans.