Thanksgiving is coming. Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner and company with family and friends 20 Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes Includes healthy cornbread, grilled veggies, a delicious salad, and plenty of Brussels sprouts!
Delicious + healthy Thanksgiving side dishes!
Can you believe this is my twelfth year sharing healthy Thanksgiving recipes? As a recipe developer and food blogger for the past decade, I’m honored that you consider me your source for healthy recipes for your Thanksgiving menu.
In true connoisseur fashion, I want to share 20 healthy Thanksgiving side dishes you can make for your turkey dinner. But it’s not about “staying on track” or how no Gaining weight during Thanksgiving…it’s about enjoying your food, your company, and making some healthy swaps here and there. My goal is to help you live your full and healthy life, not live for your health!
The holidays can be a stressful time for some people for a number of reasons, so the least of your worries should be what to eat. From cornbread to stuffing, sweet potatoes to green beans, all of these healthy Thanksgiving side dishes are made with delicious, fresh ingredients that you and your Thanksgiving crew will love, healthy or not!
*recipe tips
If you’re looking for some ideas on what to do with leftover turkey, check out this Turkey Carcass Soup and this Turkey Cranberry Dressing Salad recipe. They make a great use of Thanksgiving flavors and pair perfectly with leftover veggies in your inspiration below!
20 Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Maple Roasted Squash with Tahini Yoghurt Sauce
This Maple Roasted Squash with Tahini Yoghurt Sauce is the perfect weeknight dinner or Thanksgiving side dish. The pumpkin is caramelized, topped with a thick and creamy tahini yogurt sauce, and topped with pico de gallo and pomegranate seeds. You’ll go back for seconds!
Fall Butternut Squash Salad
Celebrate fall with this delicious and beautiful treat Butternut Squash Salad! Made with roasted butternut squash, kale, pomegranate seeds, candied pecans, feta cheese, and a delicious apple cider vinegar dressing, this recipe is the perfect fall salad or Thanksgiving side dish!
Cauliflower stuffing [Made with Cauliflower Rice!]
This healthy, low-carb cauliflower rice stuffing will convince your Thanksgiving guests to hop on the cauliflower rice train while sneakily getting them to eat more veggies! Plus, it’s ready in less than 20 minutes.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Farro Salad
This Roasted Brussels Sprouts Farro Salad is a healthy fall recipe that’s the perfect weekend side or main dish or holiday dish. Simple ingredients yet packed with natural flavors the whole family will love.
Roasted Candied Squash
Healthy side dishes made with these four simple ingredients Roasted Honey Squash. Simply slice and bake for delicious vegetable sides full of healthy goodness and flavor.
Orange Pecan Sweet Potato Puree Casserole
Welcome fall with this delicious and delicious sweet potato side dish! This Orange Pecan Mashed Sweet Potato Casserole is easy to make and the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table or weeknight dinner.
Crispy Chopped Brussels Sprouts
Tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, these Crispy Shredded Brussels Sprouts are sure to be the star of your table! Perfect as a side dish for any weeknight dinner or special occasion meal. Just boil, crush and roast for crispy Brussels sprouts!
Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad
Easy and easy Brussels sprout salad side dish. This fresh seasonal salad recipe is a great addition to your Thanksgiving table or an easy weeknight dinner recipe. Add protein and you’ll be full!
cornbread stuffing
Ditch the boxed stuffing with this delicious and healthy cornbread stuffing recipe made with homemade cornbread, veggies, and spices! All it takes is a pan and it’s ready in 30 minutes. It’s perfect for your Thanksgiving feast!
Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Enjoy these maple bacon Brussels sprouts as a holiday side dish or a winter weekend dish. Full of flavor from fresh orange and smoky bacon, these Bacon Brussels Sprouts are easy to make in the oven and won’t disappoint.
Acorn Squash Soup
Healthy Fall Roasted Acorn Squash Soup is sweet and lightly roasted, making it a delicious, filling, vegan fall recipe for the whole family. The best food in autumn is in a bowl!
Wild Rice Pilaf Recipe with Butternut Squash
Top up your fall pilaf with this wild rice pilaf recipe and butternut squash! A delicious whole-grain salad made with wild rice, pumpkin, almonds, cranberries, and a simple balsamic vinaigrette for an easy dinner side or meal.
Charred Green Beans with Garlic and Pomegranate Seeds
The roasted flavor of the green beans combined with the sweetness of the pomegranate will make these Charred Green Beans with Garlic and Pomegranate Seeds your new favorite!
Sweet Potato Cornbread
This sweet potato cornbread is a sweet and savory snack or side dish that will easily become a staple this holiday season. This fall dish combines the earthy flavor of cornmeal with the sweetness of sweet potatoes to create a moist and delicious bread.
Harvest Farro Salad
Enjoy fall with this Harvest Farro Salad with roasted butternut squash and pomegranate molasses dressing. A seasonal favorite packed with nutrients and delicious flavor that can be served as a side dish or main dish!
Rosemary Butternut Squash
An easy fall side dish with rosemary roasted butternut squash. Just stir in onions and olive oil, then season with a hint of rosemary and bake to perfection.
Wild Rice Stuffed Portobello
Wild Rice Stuffed Portobellos are easy to make, gluten-free, vegan, nutritious and a delicious weeknight side dish recipe. Great for mushroom and non-mushroom lovers alike!
green bean salad
Looking for a delicious side dish or a Thanksgiving recipe packed with flavor? This green bean salad is simple and quick to make, but is always a fan favorite. Highlight the best fresh green beans in this fantastic and easy recipe.
Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
A classic recipe for roasted Brussels sprouts with a twist of balsamic vinegar. The perfect fall dish or Thanksgiving side dish, full of healthy ingredients and flavor.
Delicate Spelled Pumpkin
Enjoy the most beautiful autumn in Faroe Stuffed Delicata Squash Served with pecans, pumpkin seeds, pomegranate and goat cheese. Complete this vegetarian dinner with a delicious balsamic vinegar sauce that adds depth and flavor for meat eaters and non-meat eaters alike!
