This year Thanksgiving might not look like those of years past, so I figured I would put together a list of 21 Easier and Healthier Thanksgiving Sides for you and your family to enjoy.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner – well, more like a couple steps down the street! And I figured a Thanksgiving amidst a pandemic warranted a plethora of nutrient-dense side dishes that will help keep your immune system chugging along smoothly.
These side dishes aren’t hard to make and are a fun and better-for-you spin on traditional stuffing and casseroles.
Some dishes like the cardamom and ginger carrots have been served at just about every holiday from Easter to Christmas to graduations and birthdays. The same can be said for the beans and sausage. Most of these dishes are made with ingredients you probably have lying around or can easily order online and pick up curbside or in-store.
And, the beauty of these 21 sides is you can even make them this evening for your family to enjoy!
If you are looking to do something different with your turkey this year, then check out this spicy honey glazed turkey. If turkey isn’t on your menu and you are looking to make a meal with vegetarian options or vegan ones, then dishes like the cauliflower and fig saute, the cardamom and ginger carrots, quinoa salad, and beet salad will come in handy in your menu planning.
How will you be celebrating Thanksgiving 2020? Are you travelling? Or, staying home? For the most part, my daughter and I plan on trying to knock off a big chunk of the items on our home-remodel list.
I am keeping it short and sweet today and wishing you and your family a Healthy And Happy Thanksgiving!
21 Easier and Healthier Thanksgiving Sides
Deliciously spiced and ever so slightly crisp on the outside, these melt-in-your-mouth Turmeric Potatoes are a favorite in our home.
This warm, healthy potato salad is deliciously spiced and mayo free. Packed with dandelion greens, this unconventional potato salad makes a delicious side dish to any meal.
Sneak some fresh moringa leaves into your diet with this Potato Salad with Moringa Leaves. A spicy sauté of moringa leaves, potatoes and a whole heck of a ton of flavor!
No more missing out on mashed potatoes at your holiday meal just because you can’t have dairy or are avoiding it. Now you can make gluten-free, dairy-free mashed potatoes in your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker!
A wild rice salad with dried cranberries, toasted pecans, apples, green onions and an orange vinaigrette. This tasty vegetarian and gluten free salad is perfect for the holidays.
Add a unique spin to your Thanksgiving and Holiday table with this easy and flavorfully spiced, Golden Pan Roasted Parsnips recipe.
This easy, spicy, keto-friendly dish of Sausage And Beans flavored with coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric and garlic and ginger is sure to be a family favorite!
Healthy Fried Brussel Sprouts Recipe made in an Air Fryer!!!
These air fried brussel sprouts are a healthy snack or side dish at any meal. This air fryer brussel sprouts recipe is easy to make in the Airfryer.
Vegetarian and delicious, this broccoli gratin is infused with flavor from sautéed onions, ginger, garlic, sundried tomatoes, and cranberries – making this a tasty lighter dish to serve up for Thanksgiving and the holidays.
Roasted Vegetable and Chickpea Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing makes a healthy side dish that is filling and delicious.
Subtly flavored with mustard seeds and paprika, these Ginger Cardamom Carrots would make a lovely side dish for your Holiday dinner table or even a snack for everyday!
Easy and quick to prep, this maple roasted butternut squash is a great side for Thanksgiving and fall. Vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free.
Herbed Farro Dressing with Butternut Squash, Dried Cherries, and Pecans
Healthy, fiber-rich, and delicious, Herbed Farro Dressing with Butternut Squash, Dried Cherries, and Pecans has all the flavors of fall in a holiday side dish that can be made ahead and makes great leftovers! Are you ready to try a less traditional dressing? This one is a winner!
This family favorite vegetarian recipe packs in so much flavor for so little effort. Plus this Sweet Potato Hash is incredibly versatile. It is super easy to make it under 20 minutes.
This Spiced Butternut Squash Salad is the perfect healthy and gluten free fall recipe! It’s drizzled with a maple Dijon dressing, feta cheese, and walnuts.
Roasted Beets and Butternut Squash recipe makes a flavorful and healthy addition to your Thanksgiving meal! An easy gluten free recipe.
Sweet potato casserole cups with all the flavor and less sugar is the perfect make ahead side dish. Bake in muffin cups for easy portion control.
Healthy, delicious and tasty – my Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad is a great side-dish or light, meat-free meal. It’s fresh, nourishing, perfect for all occasions and can be made ahead of time.
This Sautéed Asparagus Egg Salad with shallots and sundried tomatoes would make a delicious side dish your family would enjoy at a weeknight dinner. Or, serve it up at your next get together with friends, for a tasty addition to any meal.
This healthy slaw is made with a vinaigrette so it is non-dairy. It is peppery and tangy, with a perfect crunch, pairing beautifully with grilled meats
Cardamom pods, whole cloves, onions, ginger and garlic go into making this Spicy Cauliflower with Figs an invitingly aromatic dish to add to your Thanksgiving/Holiday table!
John / Kitchen Riffs
Wednesday 25th of November 2020
It's definitely going to be an unusual Thanksgiving this year. But with these sides, a wonderful one! Some terrific ideas here -- thanks.
angiesrecipes
Tuesday 24th of November 2020
One could live just with those side dishes! So yummy!