The turkey may take center stage, but you can’t go wrong with these 40 ideas Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes to complete the feast! Everything from sweet potatoes to cranberry sauce…I’ve got you covered.
I know what you’re thinking. Thanksgiving is only once a year, so why not dive into all of the buttery, cream-laden goodness with abandon? I hear you! But…what if the healthy Thanksgiving side dishes tasted just as good as the not-so-healthy options? And what if you’re craving mashed sweet potatoes or dressed-up green beans on any other day of the year?
And chances that there will be at least someone at your holiday table with dietary restrictions. There are quite a few options for special diets in this list, whether that’s gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, keto, paleo or low fat. Keeping all of the guests happy in one fell swoop!
Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes:
Vegetables:
Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Pistachios, Cranberries & Parmesan {Cookin’ Canuck}
Cinnamon Roasted Brussels Sprouts {Cookin’ Canuck}
Green Beans with Balsamic Roasted Shallots {Cookin’ Canuck}
Spiced Pumpkin Puree with Carrot {Masala Herb}
Cranberry Glazed Carrots {With Food & Love}
Roasted Butternut Squash with Apples, Tart Cherries & Walnuts {Allergy Free Alaska}
Easy Green Beans with Prosciutto & Pistachios {Cookin’ Canuck}
Fresh Green Beans with Bacon, Mushrooms & Herbs {Cookin’ Canuck}
Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts {Recipes From a Pantry}
Za’atar Roasted Carrots {A Cedar Spoon}
Sweet potatoes/yams:
Coconut Ginger Mashed Sweet Potatoes {Cookin’ Canuck}
Autumn Sweet Potato Noodles with Prosciutto & Cranberries {Cookin’ Canuck}
Tart Cherry Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables {Cookin’ Canuck}
Light Sweet Potato Casserole with Sage Breadcrumbs {Cookin’ Canuck}
Maple Sweet Potato Casserole {Amy’s Healthy Baking}
Paleo Scalloped Sweet Potato with Maple Orange Glaze {Noshtastic}
Sweet & Salty Roasted Sweet Potatoes {Julie Blanner}
Potatoes:
Light Mashed Potatoes with Kale & Goat Cheese {Cookin’ Canuck}
Vegan Mashed Potato & Cauliflower with Roasted Peppers & Caramelized Onions {Cookin’ Canuck}
Easy New Potatoes Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes {Eating Richly}
Healthy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes {Healthy Seasonal Recipes}
Hummus Mashed Potatoes {Gimme Some Oven}
Stuffings:
Whole Wheat Stuffing with Dried Cherries & Pecans {Cookin’ Canuck}
Cauliflower Low Carb Paleo Vegan Stuffing {Food Faith Fitness}
Keto Spicy Sausage & Cheddar Stuffing {All Day I Dream About Food}
Butternut Squash & Leek Stuffing {Love & Lemons}
Best Ever Wild Rice Stuffing {Iowa Girl Eats}
Vegan Stuffing with Mushrooms {Veggie Inspired}
Salads:
Maple Pear & Goat Cheese Salad {Cookin’ Canuck}
Farro, Cranberry & Goat Cheese Salad {Life’s Ambrosia}
Barley Butternut Squash Salad {Running to the Kitchen}
Brussels Sprouts Kale Salad {Foolproof Living}
Roasted Winter Vegetable Quinoa Salad with Cider Vinaigrette {The Roasted Root}
Sauces:
Instant Pot Applesauce {Cookin’ Canuck}
Dried Cherry & Orange Cranberry Sauce {Cookin’ Canuck}
Crockpot Pear & Ginger Applesauce {Cookin’ Canuck}
How to Make Turkey Gravy: Recipe & Troubleshooting {Cookin’ Canuck}
The Best Instant Pot Applesauce with Apple Brandy {Healthy Slow Cooking}
Breads:
Mushroom Rosemary Olive Oil Bread {Cookin’ Canuck}
Gluten-Free Vegan Teff Oat Rolls {Healthy Slow Cooking}
If you make this recipe, I’d love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I’ll be sure to find it.
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