Because balance is everything.
That’s where these healthy Thanksgiving side dishes come in.
We compiled light recipes that are decidedly healthy but special enough to provide balance to your Thanksgiving table.
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The result is a perfect sweet-savory combination of fresh fall produce.
And while this recipe takes some time to assemble and bake, it is deceptively simple.
Looking to go meatless?
Victor Protasio
Swap out the sausage for sliced mushrooms and the chicken broth for vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
Fast, easy, and flavorful, this recipe has it all.
And who says this mixture is reserved for only broccolini?
Greg Dupree
Try using it on other veggies, like asparagus or green beans.
Prep the slices ahead of time and then just pop them in the oven 20 minutes before serving.
Fresh green beans are dressed in a warm, mustard-vinegar dressing that lends a tang to every bite.
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Add crispy bacon pieces to finish this delicious, fresh, savory side.
A whole cauliflower in the center roasts with planks of feta and red grapes orbiting around it.
A drizzle of chopped shallots and a shower of oregano provide a dramatic finish.
Victor Protasio
It’s then topped with crunchy pepitas and mint.
The combination of flavors makes for an unforgettably flavorful side salad.
Loaded Sweet Potatoes With Coconut and Kale
These loaded sweet potatoes aren’t your average spuds.
Greg Dupree
Piled on top is kale cooked in a rich, curried, coconut sauce and toasted coconut.
It’s bound to be your family’s new holiday tradition.
Greg Dupree
Greg DuPree
Antonis Achilleos
Gentl & Hyers
Greg Dupree
Greg Dupree
Greg DuPree
Antonis Achilleos
Anna Williams
Christopher Testani
Heami Lee
Danny Kim
