Source: Svetlana Terlyukevich, AdobeStockA good side dish can elevate any meal, including goluptsy (stuffed cabbage rolls). But it's not always easy to decide what to serve them with. So, we've already done the research for you and offer a large selection of ideas and recipes!
1. Baked Potatoes with Sour Cream and Garlic
Source: pinterest.comFor when you need a hearty dinner for a large family.
You will need: 1 kg potatoes, 300 g sour cream, 2 cloves garlic, spices, butter.
Preparation: Mix sour cream, crushed garlic, and spices. Grease a baking dish with butter. Thinly slice the potatoes and layer them, spreading sour cream between layers. Bake in the oven for about 1 hour covered with foil at 180 degrees Celsius. Remove the foil 20 minutes before the end.
2. Mashed Potatoes with Cheese
Source: cooking-trends.comA simple and proven option that everyone in the family will love.
You will need: 600 g potatoes, 35 g butter, 80 ml cream, 100 g hard cheese, spices.
Preparation: Boil potatoes until tender and mash them with butter and cream. Add spices and grated cheese, then mix.
3. Fried Rice in a Pan
Source: 1000.menuTo make the rice pair better with goluptsy, we suggest preparing it this way.
You will need: 1 cup rice, 2 cups water, pilaf spices.
Preparation: Fry rinsed rice in vegetable oil until golden, stirring constantly. Add spices, pour in water, bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes over medium heat without a lid. Then cover and cook for another 15 minutes over low heat.
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4. Bulgur with Eggplant in Tomato Sauce
Source: bye-bye-calories.ruAnother option for grain-based side dish lovers!
You will need: 150 g bulgur, 1 eggplant, 1 onion, 200 g cherry tomatoes, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 2 cloves garlic, 200 ml water, spices.
Preparation: Chop onion and garlic, and fry until golden. Add tomato paste, diced eggplant, and halved cherry tomatoes, then simmer for a couple more minutes. Add bulgur, water, and spices, bring to a boil, and cook for 20-25 minutes covered over low heat.
5. Pearl Barley with Vegetables and Soy Sauce
Source: vazhnoznat.comTo make the pearl barley cook faster, we recommend soaking it beforehand.
You will need: 200 g pearl barley, 1 bell pepper, 1 carrot, 1 tomato, 3 tbsp soy sauce, spices.
Preparation: Cook pearl barley according to package instructions. Roughly chop and fry vegetables in oil. Add pearl barley, spices, and soy sauce, then cook everything together for another 5 minutes.
6. Stewed Beans
Source: eat-me.ruA hearty protein-rich side dish for goluptsy made from simple and inexpensive ingredients.
You will need: 1/2 cup beans, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 2 tbsp tomato paste, spices.
Preparation: Soak beans overnight and boil until tender. Chop onion and carrot, and fry for 5-7 minutes. Add tomato paste, spices, beans, and a little water. Mix and simmer everything together for another 10 minutes.
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7. Vegetable Salad with Korean Carrots
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruWhen you crave something very light, fresh, and crunchy.
You will need: 150 g cabbage, 150 g canned corn, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 1 tomato, 100 g Korean carrots, 4 sprigs dill, spices, olive oil.
Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables and dill. Season the salad to taste and dress with olive oil.
8. Buckwheat with Carrots and Onions
Source: bor72.ruPlain buckwheat with sautéed vegetables can also complement goluptsy very harmoniously.
You will need: 200 g buckwheat, 1 onion, 1 carrot, spices, 350 ml water.
Preparation: Chop and fry vegetables for 5 minutes until soft. Add rinsed buckwheat and fry for another 1 minute, stirring. Pour in water, season, bring to a boil, and cook buckwheat covered for 20-25 minutes over low heat.
9. Baked Carrots in the Oven
Source: photorecept.ruCarrots are not just an addition, but a perfectly standalone side dish.
You will need: 300 g carrots, 2 cloves garlic, 5 g sesame seeds, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp lemon zest, spices.
Preparation: Cut carrots into sticks. Mix the remaining ingredients for the marinade and marinate the carrots for 20 minutes. Spread them in a single layer on parchment paper and bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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10. Stewed Cabbage with Prunes
Source: za-edoy.ruNaturally, cabbage always pairs well with cabbage.
You will need: 1 head cabbage, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 10 mushrooms, 120 g prunes, 1 tbsp tomato paste, spices.
Preparation: Shred all vegetables and chop prunes. Fry cabbage for 15-20 minutes, stirring. Add onion and carrot, and fry for another 10 minutes. Dilute tomato paste in a small amount of water and pour it in. Season and simmer until the liquid evaporates. Add mushrooms and prunes, and cook everything together for about 10 more minutes covered.
11. Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce
Source: krasivoe-foto.ruAny good quality pasta will work, regardless of its shape.
You will need: 300 g pasta, 100 g hard cheese, 3 tbsp sour cream, 1 tbsp tomato paste, paprika, spices, 20 g butter.
Preparation: Cook pasta until al dente. Melt butter in a pan, add sour cream with tomato paste and mix. Add grated cheese and spices, and cook until the cheese melts. Mix the resulting sauce with the pasta.
12. Stewed Beets in Tomato Sauce
Source: rutube.ruStewed cabbage is often talked about, but what about stewed beets?
You will need: 500 g beets, 200 g carrots, 1 onion, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Chop onion, grate carrot, and fry for 5-7 minutes until soft. Add grated beets, spices, tomato paste, and 250 ml water. Mix and simmer for about 20 minutes covered.
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13. Cucumber Salad with Herbs
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruAnother recipe for a fresh vegetable side dish that comes together in minutes.
You will need: 4 cucumbers, 1/2 bunch each of lettuce, cilantro, dill, and green onions, 1 bell pepper, 1 handful olives, vegetable oil, lemon juice, oregano, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop all ingredients. Drizzle the salad with oil and lemon juice, and season to taste.
14. Fried Sweet Potato
Source: karfood.ruMore interesting and much more varied than plain fried potatoes.
You will need: 3 sweet potatoes, 2 cloves garlic, spices, 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Peel and cut sweet potatoes into sticks. Heat oil, add crushed garlic, and immediately add the sweet potatoes. Fry over medium heat until cooked through, stirring occasionally. Season to your liking.
15. Broccoli and Cauliflower with Cheese
Source: zelengarden.ruBreak them apart so the florets are roughly the same size.
You will need: 200 g broccoli, 250 g cauliflower, 2 eggs, spices, 60 g hard cheese.
Preparation: Separate broccoli and cauliflower into florets and parboil them for 3-4 minutes in boiling water. Then transfer to a baking dish and pour beaten eggs with spices over them. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.