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11 Soulful Southern Side Dishes That Will Make Your Meal

FEBRUARY 08, 2023
SOUTHERN AND SOUL FOOD
SIDE DISHES
11 Soulful Southern Side Dishes That Will Make Your Meal
Make your meal complete with these soulful Southern side dishes! From dirty rice to collard greens, we've got you covered. Whether you're making a quick weeknight dinner or hosting a special gathering, these side dishes are sure to please. We love the way Southern cooking brings out the best in veggies and grains. A few simple ingredients are all that’s needed to transform humble vegetables into something special. If you're looking for a new twist on a Southern classic, you'll find with these recipes, you'll be able to turn a simple dinner into a meal fit for a celebration.
Soulfully Made

Instant Pot Southern Style Green Beans and Bacon

Instant Pot Southern Style Green Beans and Bacon combine fresh green beans, smokey bacon, a little onion and garlic. This pressure cooked side is made in minutes and so mouthwatering it'll surely be a staple at your table too.
39
11,403
277
10 min
TOTAL TIME
123
CALORIES
$0.61
PER SERVING
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Instant Pot Southern Style Green Beans and Bacon
Mommy's Kitchen

Southern Fried Summer Squash

Fried squash is a classic southern side dish that uses garden-fresh yellow and zucchini squash.
180
19 min
TOTAL TIME
827
CALORIES
$2.03
PER SERVING
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Southern Fried Summer Squash
Peas and Crayons

Spicy Southern Hot Corn

This sassy Southern-style recipe has been part of our holiday meal tradition for years and doubles as a side dish AND a dip.
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438.7k
318.0
25 min
TOTAL TIME
433
CALORIES
$1.39
PER SERVING
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Spicy Southern Hot Corn
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Roasted Okra Recipe

Oven Baked Okra quick and easy way to cook okra in the over. Crunchy, spicy and delicious, perfect for a side dish, snack or an appetizer.
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15,959
86
20 min
TOTAL TIME
48
CALORIES
$0.24
PER SERVING
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Roasted Okra Recipe
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Cajun Spiced Spinach Pasta

Cajun-spiced spinach pasta is incredibly easy to make. This will make dinner easy and is delicious that you'll be happy to have leftovers. If you like Cajun flavors, this Pasta will be ready in 20-25 minutes tops! To keep the dinner time stress-free, try this recipe made with store-bought ingredient...
2
35 min
TOTAL TIME
475
CALORIES
$1.07
PER SERVING
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Cajun Spiced Spinach Pasta
Cooktoria

Easy Baked Okra

This is a simple, flavorful, and easy Baked Okra recipe. Seasoned with paprika, salt, and a pinch of cayenne, this okra makes a great snack or side dish.
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98,290
126
25 min
TOTAL TIME
106
CALORIES
$0.41
PER SERVING
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Easy Baked Okra
the hungry bluebird

Cajun Southern Fried Corn

Easy Southern style skillet fried corn with Cajun seasonings and butter.
4
868
1
30 min
TOTAL TIME
389
CALORIES
$0.66
PER SERVING
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Cajun Southern Fried Corn
The Salty Marshmallow

Dirty Rice

This Easy Dirty Rice recipe is the perfect side dish! It's made with cajun seasoning, ground beef, white rice and a few other ingredients.
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13,221
191
310
CALORIES
$1.68
PER SERVING
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Dirty Rice
Stay Snatched

Instant Pot Southern Collard Greens

Instant Pot Southern Collard Greens is a quick and easy electric pressure cooker recipe seasoned with smoked turkey. You can also use mustard or turnip greens. These collards can be cooked with bacon, ham hocks, country ham, or vegetarian without any meat. Add in a little vinegar if preferred.
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7,003
56
50 min
TOTAL TIME
787
CALORIES
$7.81
PER SERVING
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Instant Pot Southern Collard Greens
Sweet and Savory Meals

Southern Dirty Rice

Dirty Rice is a Cajun dish loaded with deep, aromatic, and spicy Southern flavors made heartier with beef and sausage.
2
367
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
443
CALORIES
$1.26
PER SERVING
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Southern Dirty Rice
Bon Appétit

Slow-Cooked Collard Greens

This collard greens recipe yields meltingly tender, garlic-infused greens. They need to cook for at least an hour, but you can leave them mostly unattended.
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1,018
340
278
CALORIES
$0.54
PER SERVING
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Slow-Cooked Collard Greens
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