Save timeand your sanityin the kitchen with these simple sides.
This year, go easy on yourself by choosing easy Thanksgiving side dish recipes with minimal fuss.
Relax, you’ve got this!
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Then, mini marshmallows and crunchy crushed pecans top it all off.
Make the dressing and roast the squash and red onion the day before to cut down on day-of prep.
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Bet we had you at “make-ahead”!
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It’s the perfect refreshing companion to all the hearty, cheesy sides on the table.
Then, once combined, it’s all topped with crushed pecans and fennel fronds.
We promise you’ll be happy you skipped the canned stuff!
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Grilled Honeynut Squash Salad
This colorful salad will be the star of your Thanksgiving table.
Radicchio and pepitas give the salad a good crunch.
Sprinkle crushed Ritz crackers on top for a crunchy, golden topping.
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We’d be surprised if you had any left after dinner was done.
The side dish features dried cranberries, a variety of mushrooms, parsley, and tarragon.
When it isnt a holiday, this pilaf is also wonderful as a weeknightvegetarian main.
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You might even bookmark this one to serve year-round.
You’ll need just 10 minutes of prep time!
Just hold off on adding the toasted hazelnuts and croutons until right before serving so they dont get soggy.
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Juicy pomegranate arils make an appearance, too, bringing bursts of fruity flavor throughout.
The best part is it only takes 20 minutes of hands-on time, and cleanup is easy-peasy.
Sprinkle on some black pepper before serving.
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Roasted Garlic Potatoes
This roasted potato recipe is simple yet classic.
What’s better, there’s no peeling, no mashing, and no mess!
Easy to prepare ahead of time and reheat, its a great option for the holidays.
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Before serving, sprinkle with lemon zest to contrast with the dishs earthy, savory flavors.
This low-maintenance recipe can be made at the last minute and doesnt take up any coveted oven space.
Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
On Thanksgiving, a few shortcuts are needed to keep the day stress-free.
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It seriously won’t last very long.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Pecans
This Thanksgiving recipe dresses up plain old Brussels sprouts without extra fuss.
Simply add pecans to the sprouts as they roast to elevate an everyday dish to special occasion status.
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To make it a day ahead, cover and chill the dressing and cooked beans separately.
Store the breadcrumb mixture in an airtight container at room temperature.
To serve, bring the beans and dressing to room temperature, toss, and then top with breadcrumbs.
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Mozzarella, Parmesan, and evaporated milk combine for a rich, creamy base.
This recipe tops roasted eggplant rounds with an Asian-inspired sweet-spicy miso sauce.
Every-Citrus Salad With Almonds and Manchego
Looking for something bright and fresh for your Thanksgiving table?
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This salad, packed with in-season citrus, certainly fits the bill.
Maple Roasted Vegetables
Easy prep and cleanup?
Uses ingredients on hand?
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), look no further than this idea.
Fontina and Parmesan cheese balance the potatoes sweetness in this quick sheet pan recipe.
Roasted in a hot oven, these sweet potato wedges are ready in about 30 minutes.
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Dont toss the leftovers, which we recommend spreading onturkey sandwichesor serving alongside vanilla ice cream.
There are endless ways to use this compote.
(Pancakes, anyone?)
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Herb-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
If youre not wed to mashed potatoes, may we suggest roasted potatoes?
Plus, it’s roasted on a sheet pan lined with foil, which means cleanup is a breeze.
You’ll love the nutty flavor and crunch the pine nuts bring to the green beans.
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The best part is that these potatoes cook in the microwave, freeing up valuable oven real estate.
The only thing that could possibly make it better is if it was drizzled with some gravy.
Any combo of seasonal mushrooms works well for this super-simple, one-sheet, two-step recipe: 1.
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Toss, and 2.
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