Source: Timolina, AdobeStock Sausages might seem like the simplest and most unassuming meal, but even this quick bite can be elevated with a great side dish. We'll tell you exactly what kind in our selection. We've gathered only the best and most tested recipes especially for you!
1. Fried Vermicelli
Source: vsegdavkusno.ruYou'll need thin vermicelli, like angel hair.
You will need: 150 g vermicelli, 1/2 cup water, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, salt.
Preparation: Fry the vermicelli in vegetable oil for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Salt it, pour in the water, and bring to a boil under a lid until cooked through.
2. Rice with Cheese
Source: attuale.ruThis side dish is also very quick to prepare in a pan.
You will need: 250 g rice, 100 g hard cheese, 20 g butter and vegetable oil each, spices.
Preparation: Fry the rice in vegetable oil for 3-4 minutes, stirring. Pour in about 100 ml of boiling water and cook until absorbed. Pour in boiling water again and repeat until the rice is cooked. Add spices, grated cheese, and butter, mix, and heat for another couple of minutes.
3. Couscous with Vegetables
Source: dzen.ruIf desired, use any other vegetables you like.
You will need: 200 g couscous, 1 bell pepper, 1 carrot, 1 zucchini, 3 cloves garlic, 400 ml water, spices.
Preparation: Dice the vegetables finely and fry for 5-7 minutes. Season, add couscous, mix, pour in hot water, and cook under a lid until done.
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4. Baked Cauliflower with Cheese
Source: AdobeStock This is for when you want to prepare a heartier side dish for sausages.
You will need: 400 g cauliflower, 100 g hard cheese, 2 eggs, spices, 100 g sour cream.
Preparation: Blanch the cauliflower florets and place them in a baking dish. Whisk the sour cream with eggs and spices, pour over the cauliflower, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
5. Roasted Vegetables in a Baking Bag
Source: ok.ru The easiest way to cook vegetables – just put them in a baking bag.
You will need: 1 potato, 1 eggplant, 1 tomato, 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, 1 carrot, olive oil, spices, soy sauce.
Preparation: Dice all vegetables, put them in a baking bag, and add oil, soy sauce, and spices. Bake everything in the oven for 45 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Stewed Beans in Tomato Sauce
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruAnother recipe for a very hearty side dish for any sausages!
You will need: 120 g beans, 70 g carrots and onions each, 500 ml tomato juice, salt, sugar, spices.
Preparation: Soak the beans overnight in advance and boil until cooked. Chop the onion and carrot, and fry them for 5-6 minutes. Pour in the tomato juice, season, and bring to a boil. Add the beans and simmer for another 40 minutes over low heat under a lid. Add water if necessary.
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7. Lentil Puree
Source: kto-chto-gde.ruThanks to the high protein content in lentils, you won't feel hungry again for quite a while.
You will need: 1 cup lentils, 2 cups water, 10 g butter, spices.
Preparation: Boil the lentils in water according to package instructions. Leave them under a lid for 5 minutes, then add butter and spices, and mash into a puree.
8. Rice with Egg and Vegetables
Source: postila.ru A delicious, healthy, and vibrant dish, and very appealing to the eye.
You will need: 200 g rice, 150 g green peas, 150 g zucchini, 100 g onion, 80 g carrots, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 cloves garlic, 2 green onion stalks, 20 g butter and olive oil each.
Preparation: Cook the rice until done. Whisk and fry the eggs in vegetable oil, stirring constantly. Chop the vegetables.
Fry the onion, garlic, and carrots in a mix of oils for 5-7 minutes. Add peas and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Add zucchini and simmer for another 10 minutes. Add rice, and after 2 minutes – egg, spices, soy sauce, and chopped green onion. After another 2 minutes, remove from heat.
9. Stewed Cabbage with Mushrooms
Source: bye-bye-calories.ruOne of the most versatile side dishes for all occasions.
You will need: 500 g cabbage, 200 g mushrooms, 1 carrot, 1 onion, spices, 1 tbsp tomato paste.
Preparation: Chop the onion and carrot, fry them for 5 minutes, and add mushrooms. Fry for another 5-7 minutes and add shredded cabbage. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomato paste and spices, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
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10. German Potato Salad
Source: traveltimes.ruYou can make ordinary boiled potatoes much more interesting.
You will need: 750 g potatoes, 1 bunch parsley, 1 red onion, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 clove garlic, 0.5 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp sugar, spices.
Preparation: Cut the potatoes into pieces and boil until cooked. Chop the onion and herbs. Mix the remaining ingredients, combine them with the onion and parsley, and let the mixture infuse while the potatoes are cooking. Add the warm potatoes to the dressing and let the salad infuse for several more hours.
11. Pasta with Cabbage and Carrots
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruSuch a simple and unusual side dish that pairs well with sausages.
You will need: 300 g cabbage, 250 g pasta, 1 carrot, spices and herbs.
Preparation: Grate and fry the carrot for 5 minutes, stirring. Add shredded cabbage, a little water, and simmer until soft. Boil and add pasta to the vegetables, then add spices and herbs. Cook everything together for 3-4 minutes.
12. Buckwheat with Tomatoes in Tomato Sauce
Source: koolinar.ruOf course, you can just boil buckwheat. Or you can make a complete dish out of it!
You will need: 1 cup buckwheat, 500 ml water, 2 onions, 1 carrot, 2 tomatoes, 3 tbsp tomato paste, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion, grate the carrot, and fry until soft. Peel and chop the tomatoes, add them along with the tomato paste, and simmer for a couple of minutes. Add spices and rinsed buckwheat, pour in hot water, and cook under a lid until the buckwheat is done.
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13. Pearl Barley with Mushrooms
Source: vostorg.buzzEven from such a simple grain as pearl barley – you get an excellent side dish.
You will need: 500 g mushrooms, 1 onion, 2 cups pearl barley.
Preparation: Boil the pearl barley according to package instructions. Chop the onion and slice the mushrooms, fry them together until cooked. Add the pearl barley and simmer everything together for a little longer. Add spices, herbs, or soy sauce to taste.
14. Monastery Porridge
Source: za-edoy.ruMonastery porridge is a mix of different grains – an excellent option for sausages.
You will need: 350 g mushrooms, 130 g buckwheat, millet, and rice each, 3 onions, 2 carrots, 900 ml water.
Preparation: Rinse the rice and buckwheat, and pour boiling water over the millet for 10 minutes. Roughly chop the onion and carrot, and fry them for 5 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms and fry until golden.
Pour a little oil into a thick-bottomed pot. Layer the rice and vegetables, then a layer of buckwheat and more vegetables. Then – millet and vegetables. Pour boiling water over everything, bring to a boil, and cook for half an hour under a lid over low heat.
15. Bell Peppers Stuffed with Buckwheat and Mushrooms
Source: pinterest.com A good and easy-to-prepare dinner side dish for the whole family.
You will need: 2 bell peppers, 100 g buckwheat, 1 onion, 80 g mushrooms, 40 g hard cheese, spices, 3 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Chop the onion and mushrooms, and fry them together until golden. Cook the buckwheat until done and mix it with the onion and mushrooms. Add half of the grated cheese and mix. Remove the cores from the peppers, stuff them with buckwheat, sprinkle with grated cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.