Jul 14 2026
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Side Items Recipe

Inspired by Mark's Feed Store
Time1h
Serves4

Choose from a variety of sides.

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Ingredients

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Vegetable Sides

Starchy Sides

Grain Sides

Method

Vegetable Sides

  1. 1

    Prepare Green Beans

    Wash and trim the green beans. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the green beans. Cook for about 5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté Green Beans

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the drained green beans, salt, and pepper. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes.

Starchy Sides

  1. 3

    Prepare Potatoes

    Peel and chop the potatoes into even chunks. Place them in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.

  2. 4

    Mash Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Grain Sides

  1. 5

    Cook Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.

  2. 6

    Fluff Rice

    Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Add butter and fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

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