Who doesnt love vegetarian sides?!
The dish gets a dusting of Parmesan before you cook it, which creates an irresistibly golden brown top.
Ready in 30 minutes flat, this side is easy to whip up even amid the typical Thanksgiving chaos.

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Can it serve a crowd?
It yields eight servings.
It’s conveniently vegetarian, too, just to add to the long list of pros.

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Smoked almonds add warm, nutty flavor and extra crunch to the broccolini.
Plus, it gets a citrusy zing from lemon juice and zest and gentle heat from crushed red pepper.
Wild Rice and Butternut Squash Bake
Thanksgiving casserole?

Victor Protasio
This rich dish featuresroasted squashmixed with a cheesy and creamy rice mixture, whilemushroomsadd heartiness.
Versatile and delicious, this recipe works as agluten-freestuffing option, vegetarian main, or a bonus side dish.
After a broil, a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds adds nutty notes along with a slight crunch.

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The result is an easy-to-make dish thats slightly sweet and satisfyingly crunchy.
Then, a topping of buttery Ritz cracker crumbs finishes off the dish and creates a crunchy golden top.
Creamy One-Pot Mashed Potatoes
Is it really Thanksgiving ifmashed potatoesarent part of the meal?

Victor Protasio
The whole thing is tied together with a punchy apple cider vinegar dressing.
Finish with the subtle punch of almost-pickled shallots and fresh oregano to tie all the flavors together.

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