Thanksgiving is coming up and I’m very excited. Family and friends get together to share a wonderful meal cooked with love. A fabulous way to boost your nutrition and fiber at Thanksgiving is to add a ton of side dishes loaded with vegetables and fruits. Here are 36 Dietitian-Approved Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes which include a multitude of colors from the fruits and vegetables to rock your antioxidant world. Enjoy your Thanksgiving feast with a burst of flavor from all these yummy recipes.
Cranberry Orange Ginger Relish by Nutrition Starring You
Cranberry Relish by RDelicious Kitchen
Cranberry Sauce with Red Wine & Ginger by Healthy Ideas Place
Apple Cranberry Sauce by Nutrition to Fit
So-Simple Cinnamon Roasted Apples by Amy Gorin Nutrition
Onion Beer Biscuits by Shaw’s Simple Swaps
Green Beans with Pecans, Cranberries, & Parmesan by The Nutrition Adventure
Crave-able Carrots by My Menu Pal
Roasted Garlic Turmeric Parsnip Fries by Bucket List Tummy
Roasted Butternut Squash with Pomegranate Sauce by Amy Gorin Nutrition
Roasted Acorn Squash with Pomegranate Glaze by Shaw’s Simple Swaps
Roasted Lemon Pepper Asparagus by Amy Gorin Nutrition
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Shallots, Maple, and Mustard by Fork in the Road
Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Walnuts by Marisa Moore Nutrition
Blackberry Balsamic Brussels Sprouts by Neat & Nutritious
Maple-Balsamic Roasted Winter Vegetables by Healthy Ideas Place
Easy Lemony Broccoli by Sarah Remmer, RD
Crispy Potatoes with Pumpkin Hummus by Chef Catherine Brown
Healthy Cheesy Potatoes by Create Kids Club
Sweet Potato Pie Bites by The Nutritionist Reviews
Smoky Tempeh Apple Bites by Chef Catherine Brown
Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms by Champagne Nutrition
Croatian Sauerkraut by Me (Family. Food. Fiesta.)
Butternut Squash, Beet, and Barley Salad with Apple Maple Vinaigrette by Bucket List Tummy
Broccoli Apple Salad by My Menu Pal
The Ultimate Fall Salad by Food, Pleasure, & Health
Autumn Salad with Grilled Figs, Roasted Butternut Squash, and Walnuts by Chef Catherine Brown
Wild Rice & Acorn Squash Wedge Salad by Nutritionally
Roasted Pumpkin Farro Pilaf with Cranberries by Foods with Judes
Brussels Sprouts & Cauliflower Quinoa Gratin by Byte Sized Nutrition
Wild Mushroom & Artichoke Stuffing by Me (Family. Food. Fiesta.)
Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese by The Gourmet RD
Pecan Topped, Slightly-Sweet Sweet Potato Casserole by Liz’s Healthy Table
Nut-Free Sweet Potato Casserole by Nutrition to Fit
Sweet Potato Walnut Balls by Food & Nutrition Solutions by Jill
Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Soup by Whole Living Lauren
For more Thanksgiving recipes including ways to cook the Turkey, check out:
A Delicious & Nutritious Thanksgiving Menu
5 Favorite Turkey Recipes from Dietitians (including leftovers)
Have a fabulous celebration!
By Sarah Koszyk, MA, RDN
Such a great roundup, thank you for including my apple cranberry sauce and my nut-free sweet potato casserole!
They’re delicious recipes! Thanks for sharing. Yum!