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Veggie-packed side dishes that are worthy of the main course

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Johnson, D. (2026, November 2). Veggie-packed side dishes that are worthy of the main course. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-02/recipe-elevate-sides-to-main-course-vegetables-dinner-recipes/107315108

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ABC News (AU) · collected 2026-11-02 · by Daniel Johnson

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This article highlights four vegetable-centric side dishes that can be elevated to main courses: dal bhat from Sydney-based chef Nip Liyanapathirana, Alice Zaslavsky's mushroomy French toast, Ismat Awan's stuffed sweet potatoes, and Jina Jebeile's whole roasted cauliflower. Each dish is described as simple yet nutritious, with detailed instructions for preparation that emphasize their versatility and ease of serving as main meals.
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Chef Nip Liyanapathirana from Sydney has created a Nepalese-style dal bhat that can stand alone as the main course, rather than just a side dish. The recipe includes split red lentils with mustard oil and crispy tarka, taking about 40 minutes to prepare. Meanwhile, Alice Zaslavsky prepared a savory French toast for Brian Nankervis on *A Bite to Eat With Alice*, featuring caramelised mushrooms, Dijon mustard, crème fraiche, fresh herbs, and lemon. Another recipe by Ismat Awan highlights sweet potatoes as an in-season ingredient for nutritious midweek dinners.

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French Jina Jebeile Nepalese South Asian Sydney

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French NORP · 3× Nepalese NORP · 2× Alice Zaslavsky PERSON · 1× Brian Nankervis PERSON · 1× Ismat Awan PERSON · 1× Jina Jebeile ORG · 1× Nip Liyanapathirana PERSON · 1× South Asian NORP · 1× Sydney GPE · 1×

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The buttery, golden French toast base is rich, comforting and full of depth and it's topped with a delicious and creamy mix of caramelised mushrooms, Dijon mustard, crème fraiche, fresh herbs and a hint of lemon.
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When is a side dish not a side? When it's promoted to the main course. asserted
it → promote → course
From a Nepalese-style dal bhat and mushroomy French toast to loaded sweet potatoes and whole roasted cauliflower, these recipes make for simple, satisfying and nutritious midweek dinners in their own right. asserted
recipes → load → right
Dal often plays second fiddle to other dishes as part of a banquet, but this dal bhat from Sydney-based chef Nip Liyanapathirana is more than worthy of being the main event. asserted
bhat → play → Liyanapathirana
It's a simple and nourishing dish comprised of split red lentils and a few spices, but with its own Nepalese-style character from the mustard oil and the crispy tarka poured over the top. asserted
It → comprise → top
Including prep time, it's ready in 40 minutes and is best served with steamed rice and any South Asian pickles or chutney. asserted
it → include → rice
Alice Zaslavsky whipped up this savoury spin on French toast for Brian Nankervis on season two of A Bite to Eat With Alice. asserted
Zaslavsky → whip → Alice
The buttery, golden French toast base is rich, comforting and full of depth and it's topped with a delicious and creamy mix of caramelised mushrooms, Dijon mustard, crème fraiche, fresh herbs and a hint of lemon. asserted
it → top → lemon
Sweet potatoes are in season and in plentiful supply and this recipe by Ismat Awan is an excellent way to put them to good use. asserted
recipe → put → use
The roasted sweet potatoes are stuffed with a parsley-forward creamy mushroom and chicken filling and finished with a grated sharp cheddar and cracked black pepper. asserted
potatoes → roast → cheddar
Whether you serve it solo or pair it a crunchy salad, it'll be sure to become a part of regular rotation. asserted
it → serve → rotation
This whole roasted cauliflower recipe from Jina Jebeile uses simple ingredients, but it's packed with flavour and oozing with melted, gooey cheese. asserted
it → roast → cheese
Before serving, it's topped with a good handful of cheese and roasted again. asserted
it → serve → cheese
The end result is a beautifully caramelised cauliflower with crispy, cheesy edges and soft, flavourful florets. asserted
result → caramelise → edges
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