Source: Teleginatania, AdobeStockHeartier side dishes made from grains or vegetables are best suited for homemade cutlets. Of course, you could just boil buckwheat or potatoes, but why, when there are so many interesting options? Here are 20 great recipes using readily available ingredients!
1. Mashed Potatoes with Green Peas
Source: labfood.ruAnd if you want to make the taste even more original, add a couple of mint or basil leaves.
You will need: 500 g potatoes, 200 g green peas, 150 ml milk, 20 g butter, 50 g hard cheese, spices.
Preparation: Boil potatoes until tender. Separately, boil green peas for 3 minutes and mash everything with milk and butter. Mix the mashed potatoes with spices and grated cheese.
2. Vegetable Puree
Source: proprikol.ruAdjust the consistency of the puree with cream to your liking.
You will need: 3 potatoes, 1 carrot, 1 zucchini, 1 onion, 100 g cauliflower, 150 ml cream, spices.
Preparation: Boil potatoes until tender, then arbitrarily chop the remaining vegetables and sauté them in a pan until soft. Season, pour in the cream, and blend everything together.
3. Fried Cabbage in a Pan
Source: kvashenaya-kapusta.ruWhen there's a piece of cabbage left in the fridge that you don't know what to do with.
You will need: 500 g cabbage, 1 onion, 1 carrot, spices.
Preparation: Finely shred the cabbage and mash it with your hands. Grate the carrot, finely chop the onion, and sauté them for 2-3 minutes. Add the cabbage and fry everything together over medium heat for another 7 minutes. Season and fry for about the same amount of time, stirring occasionally.
4. Stewed Potatoes in Tomato Sauce
Source: kartinkin.netThe best quick stewed potato recipe!
You will need: 800 g potatoes, 3 tomatoes, 1 tsp tomato paste, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp sugar, 1 bay leaf, 150 ml water, spices.
Preparation: Dice the potatoes finely and boil until tender. Grate the carrot, finely chop the onion and garlic, and sauté until soft. Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and water, and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Add the potatoes, spices, and bay leaf, pour in a little more potato broth, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
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5. Buckwheat with Mushrooms in Sour Cream
Source: sousguru.ruMushrooms with sour cream will help make your favorite buckwheat even tastier.
You will need: 120 g buckwheat, 200 g mushrooms, 1 onion, 120 ml sour cream, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion and mushrooms and fry for 6-8 minutes until golden. Add the rinsed buckwheat, spices, and 350 ml hot water. Stir and simmer everything under a lid for about 20 minutes over medium heat. Add the sour cream, stir again, and remove the buckwheat from the heat after 2 minutes.
6. Rice with Vegetables in Soy Sauce
Source: m.ok.ruDefinitely a hit with all Asian cuisine lovers!
You will need: 200 g rice, 4 tbsp soy sauce, 1 carrot, 1 bell pepper, 100 g green peas, 1 onion, 1 tbsp sesame seeds.
Preparation: Cook rice until done. Julienne the onion, carrot, and bell pepper, and sauté everything for 3 minutes over high heat. Add the green peas and fry for another minute. Add the rice and soy sauce, mix well and heat through, remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
7. Baked Potatoes in Breadcrumbs
Source: shnyagi.netFor crispy, golden potato wedges, prepare them in breadcrumbs.
You will need: 1 kg potatoes, 3 tbsp breadcrumbs, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp each of salt, Provence herbs, and paprika.
Preparation: Cut the potatoes into uniform wedges and mix with olive oil and spices. Add the breadcrumbs and mix everything again. Arrange the wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
8. Cauliflower with Cheese
Source: kartinkin.netA light and almost dietetic side dish, especially good with chicken cutlets.
You will need: 600 g cauliflower, 100 g hard cheese, 5 tbsp sour cream, 2 tbsp breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Break the cauliflower into florets and parboil for a couple of minutes in boiling water. Drain the water and mix the cauliflower with sour cream and spices. Grease a baking dish with oil, sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and arrange the cauliflower. Top with grated cheese and bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Beetroot Side Dish for Cutlets
Source: kvashenaya-kapusta.ruThis original side dish made from boiled beetroot will come in handy when you crave variety.
You will need: 2 beetroots, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp grainy mustard, spices.
Preparation: Boil the beetroots in boiling water until soft, peel, and grate. Mix all other ingredients for the dressing and pour over the beetroot side dish.
10. Vegetable Stew in the Oven
Source: zen.yandex.ruStew in the oven is even easier to prepare than in a pan, because you don't have to watch anything.
You will need: 3 potatoes or sweet potatoes, 700 g zucchini, 2 onions, 3 bell peppers, 3 carrots, 1 chili pepper, 300 g tomatoes, 4 cloves garlic, 3 sprigs thyme, 50 ml olive oil, 100 ml balsamic vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Arbitrarily chop all vegetables, add minced garlic with thyme, spices, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Mix and let sit for 20 minutes. Place the vegetables in a baking dish and bake in the oven for about 50-60 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius, stirring occasionally.
11. Rice in Sour Cream in the Oven
Source: alfaprof-market.ruA vibrant, appetizing, and very inexpensive side dish for cutlets!
You will need: 250 g rice, 250 g sour cream, 200 g hard cheese, 200 g corn, 150 g green peas, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, spices, 2 tbsp olive oil.
Preparation: Arbitrarily chop all vegetables and sauté the onion with garlic and bell pepper until soft. Remove from heat and mix them with green peas, corn, spices, and sour cream. Pour in olive oil, 1-1.5 cups of water, and add rinsed rice and grated cheese. Bake everything in the oven, covered with foil, for 30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
12. Vegetable Side Dish in Pots
Source: svadba1000.ruDishes cooked in pots acquire a unique aroma and taste that cannot be achieved otherwise.
You will need: 2 potatoes, 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 tomato, 1.5 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Cut all vegetables into medium-sized pieces and mix with olive oil and spices. Divide into pots and bake for about 30 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
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13. Bulgur Side Dish
Source: vkuhkne.ruOptionally, you can add a little soy sauce or balsamic vinegar.
You will need: 1 cup bulgur, 1 onion, 400 g frozen vegetable mix, 1 tsp curry, 3 green onion stalks, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and sauté until translucent. Add the dry bulgur and fry for another couple of minutes. Pour in 2.5 cups of hot water, and simmer everything under a lid for 5-7 minutes. Add spices and frozen vegetables, stir, and simmer until cooked through. Finally, add chopped green onions.
14. Stewed Eggplant with Vegetables
Source: kvashenaya-kapusta.ruIf the eggplants are bitter, salt them first, leave for a couple of minutes, then rinse.
You will need: 2 eggplants, 1 tomato, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 30 g cilantro, spices.
Preparation: Sauté the chopped onion until golden. Dice the eggplants and fry separately. Add the onion to them, cook for another 3 minutes, and add the peeled, chopped tomato with crushed garlic and spices. Simmer for 15 minutes over medium heat, mix everything with chopped cilantro, and remove from heat.
15. Zucchini with Mushrooms in a Pan
Source: slontd.ruAn excellent vegetable side dish for young zucchini season.
You will need: 3 zucchini, 300 g mushrooms, 3 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp flour, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Slice the zucchini into thin strips using a vegetable peeler. Mix them with flour and spices. Mince the garlic and herbs, and slice the mushrooms. Place the zucchini and mushrooms in a pan and fry for 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic with herbs and fry for another couple of minutes.
16. Fried Mushrooms with Vegetables
Source: cookpad.comAn original side dish for lovers of Chinese cuisine.
You will need: 300 g mushrooms, 200 g broccoli, 200 g carrots, 300 g bell peppers, 70 ml soy sauce, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 2 tsp cornstarch, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Mix soy sauce with cornstarch, sugar, minced garlic, ginger, and spices. Break broccoli into small florets, julienne bell pepper and carrots, and slice mushrooms. Sauté carrots over high heat for approximately 2 minutes. Add broccoli, after 3-4 minutes – mushrooms, and after another minute – bell pepper. Continue frying for 3 minutes, pour in the sauce, and remove from heat after one minute.
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17. Lentil Side Dish for Cutlets
Source: kleo.ruRed lentils with their rich hue are especially good for this recipe.
You will need: 150 g lentils, 100 ml broth, 2 tomatoes, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2 cloves garlic, 2 sprigs thyme, spices.
Preparation: Soak the rinsed lentils for about 10 minutes. Finely chop the onion, grate the carrot, and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Peel and finely chop the tomatoes, and add them to the vegetables. Simmer for another 3 minutes. Add the lentils with broth. Simmer for about 5 minutes, add spices, crushed garlic, and chopped thyme, and simmer until cooked through.
18. Cabbage in Sour Cream in the Oven
Source: zen.yandex.ruIf you think cabbage can only be stewed, then this recipe is especially for you!
You will need: 400 g cabbage, 6 tbsp sour cream, 80 g hard cheese, 2 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the cabbage, parboil in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, and drain. Sauté it in olive oil for 5-7 minutes and transfer to a baking dish. Sprinkle with spices, pour sour cream over it, and top with grated cheese. Cook the side dish in the oven for 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
19. Buckwheat with Vegetables
Source: kulinarnyj-portal.ruA simple and healthy side dish for the whole family every day. And not just for cutlets!
You will need: 1/2 cup buckwheat, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 bell pepper, 1 tomato, 50 g green beans, herbs and spices.
Preparation: Arbitrarily chop all vegetables and sauté the onion, carrot, and bell pepper for 5 minutes. Add the green beans and cook for another 3 minutes. Add the buckwheat and a cup of hot water, then arrange tomato slices on top. Cook everything together under a lid until the buckwheat is done, season, and sprinkle with herbs.
20. Chickpea Puree
Source: fb.ruTo make chickpeas cook faster, soak them overnight in advance.
You will need: 200 g chickpeas, 100 ml cream, 30 g butter, 0.5 tsp paprika, spices.
Preparation: Boil chickpeas until tender and drain the cooking liquid. Blend them with cream and butter. Add a little of the cooking liquid if necessary to achieve the desired consistency, and season the puree.