These Thanksgiving vegetable side dishes will give you lots of tasty choices for your holiday table. Enjoy all of your favorite flavors with these vegan options! Whether you are looking for more plant-based side dishes to serve with a turkey or making a total vegetarian meal, you should find plenty here to enjoy.
Plus these side dishes have little or no saturated fat or added sugars. This is a great way to balance out richer foods you may be having, like my favorite – desserts – or appetizers, rolls, soup, drinks, and more. Most of these recipes are from Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.
These recipes are organized by the type of vegetable, although some may contain more than one type. For planning your Thanksgiving meal, think about what is in season and fresh in your area. Recipes you can make ahead of time are really useful too. Consider your space on the stove or oven: adding another appliance like a slow cooker or grill can help. You can add even more vegetables with a fresh green salad or a soup kept warm in a slow cooker too.
Winter Squash
Whole acorn squash
This is a wonderful time of year to enjoy winter squash. So many varieties are fresh and available. They are good sources of beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A, and fiber. According to this article from the Smithsonian Magazine, winter squash was probably part of the first harvest celebration with Wampanoag people and Pilgrims in Plymouth, 1621.
Try one of these Thanksgiving vegetable side dishes made with winter squash. In many recipes, you can substitute for other types of winter squash. These are great make-ahead recipes, too! Use extra winter squashes for a centerpiece with mini gourds and pumpkins!
Honeynut Squash Stuffed with Cranberry Wild Rice Pilaf
These little honeynut squash are so cute, perfectly portioned, and practically begging to be stuffed with amazing Cranberry Wild Rice Pilaf.
A tasty and easy side dish for everyday healthy eating or special occasions. These tender acorn squash rings are baked with a citrusy twist of orange and a hint of warm cinnamon. Perfect for a cozy winter meal with a touch of comforting spice.
Looking for a delicious butternut squash side dish? One of the best vegetarian squash recipes out there, this baked side comes with a naturally sweet pomegranate vinaigrette.
Maple-Roasted Honeynut Squash Salad with Black-Eyed Peas and Apples
This tasty salad with maple-roasted honeynut squash, black-eyed peas, apples, celery, provides a tasty, colorful meal with creamy, tangy lemon-cashew dressing with pecans that is sure to satisfy!
These veggies like cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale, bok choy, broccoli, romanesco, and cauliflower contain phytonutrients called glucosinolates. These are associated with a lower risk of some types of cancers and reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol levels, too. Cauliflower needs to cook for a longer time than the other vegetables in this group, and would work well for make-ahead recipes.
Making a whole head of cauliflower in the air fryer is easier than it looks. A light brush of olive oil and simple seasonings give it a crisp exterior and tender center.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes with Maple Glaze
This sweet & savory sweet potatoes & Brussels sprouts side dish is topped with maple glaze, cranberries and pecans, making them perfect for Thanksgiving.
These Italian-style stuffed peppers with butternut squash, Great Northern beans, quinoa, and herbs are a great vegan meal for everyday, holidays, and entertaining. They freeze well, too.
Looking for a delicious and healthy vegan appetizer or side dish that will impress your family and friends? Inspired by classic eggplantnparmesan but with a wholesome, plant-based twist. This recipe is perfect if you crave savory, crunchy satisfaction of traditional eggplant parmesan and it’s oven-baked.
When I think of sweet potato casserole, images of brown sugar, butter, and mini marshmallows come to mind. It’s one of those traditional side dish recipes most families gobble up at Thanksgiving, but the sugar, fat,
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Thanks. I like tge sweet potato recipe.