These seven healthy Thanksgiving side dishes are so delicious, they might steal the spotlight from the Thanksgiving turkey!

We all know the big feast is more about the sides than anything else. But if you don’t want sugar-laden sweet potatoes or deep fried everything, you’re probably wondering how you can get some nutrients on the table. We have some ideas, as usual!

From immune-boosting greens to fiber-rich grains, these dishes bring balance and color to your feast. So, ready to add some wholesome goodness to your table? Check out our favorite healthy Thanksgiving sides for the year.

Roasted Green Beans with Mushrooms, Balsamic, and Parmesan

This is no ordinary green bean casserole! Roasted green beans and mushrooms create a rich, savory combo with a touch of Parmesan and balsamic glaze for extra depth. The green beans add fiber to keep you satisfied, while mushrooms bring a boost of B vitamins to keep your energy up through the festivities. 
Health Score: 9.5 

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Roasted Green Beans with Mushrooms, Balsamic, and Parmesan are one of the most popular Tha nksgiving side dishes on this blog! And everyone who likes green beans and mushrooms is going to love this method for cooking them together.
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Prep: 20min Cook: 30min
Ingredients
  • mushrooms
    8 oz mushrooms
  • fresh green beans
    1 lb fresh green beans preferably thin French style beans
  • olive oil
    1.5 T olive oil
  • balsamic vinegar
    1 t balsamic vinegar
  • salt
    salt to taste
  • fresh ground black pepper
    fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • parmesan cheese
    2 T parmesan cheese finely grated

Vegetable Casserole 

This seasonal vegetable casserole is a breeze to make. Bake your veggies and tofu until crispy. Then, drizzle with a simple sauce of sesame oil, maple syrup, soy sauce, and garlic. It’s colorful, vitamin-packed, and brings a burst of flavor to any holiday table. You could even skip the tofu if you just wanted plain veggies, and it would still make a great healthy Thanksgiving side dish.

Health score: 9.2

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This vegetable casserole is easy to make and healthy too! Crispy veggies and tofu are bake d to perfection and topped with a simple sauce.
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Prep: 25min Cook: 35min
Ingredients
  • Extra Firm Tofu
    340 g Extra Firm Tofu Pressed, Cubed
  • Butternut Squash
    450 g Butternut Squash Peeled and Cubed
  • red bell pepper
    1 red bell pepper medium, chopped
  • carrot
    1 carrot large, chopped
  • Zucchini
    1 cup Zucchini Sliced
  • White Button Mushrooms
    240 g White Button Mushrooms Sliced
  • Broccoli Florets
    160 g Broccoli Florets
  • sesame oil
    2 tbsp sesame oil
  • crushed garlic
    1 tbsp crushed garlic
  • dried basil
    1 tsp dried basil
  • dried thyme
    1 tsp dried thyme
  • sea salt
    0.25 tsp sea salt
  • ground black pepper
    0.25 tsp ground black pepper
  • toasted sesame oil
    2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • maple syrup
    3 tbsp maple syrup
  • soy sauce
    3 tbsp soy sauce
  • crushed garlic
    1 tsp crushed garlic
  • quinoa
    quinoa cooked
  • parsley
    parsley fresh, chopped
  • lemon wedges
    lemon wedges

Roasted Brussels Sprouts And Carrots 

Want to add a pop of color to your Thanksgiving table? Check out this Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots recipe!

Maple-roasted Brussels sprouts and carrots are perfectly balanced with creamy goat cheese and crunchy walnuts. Brussels sprouts bring fiber and vitamin C, while carrots add a boost of beta-carotene. Truly, this is one of the healthiest Thanksgiving side dishes you’ll find out there.

Health score: 9.1 

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Sweet maple glazed roasted Brussels sprouts and carrots tossed together with wholesome fre ekeh, nutty walnuts, creamy goat cheese, and balanced with the freshness of peas. This is our warm Brussels sprouts salad side dish that is insanely flavoursome.
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Prep: 15min Cook: 50min
Ingredients
  • Brussels sprouts
    400 g Brussels sprouts
  • dutch carrots
    1 bunch dutch carrots
  • olive oil
    6 tbsp olive oil divided
  • maple syrup
    2 tbsp maple syrup
  • dijon mustard
    1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • freekeh
    0.5 cup freekeh
  • peas
    0.75 cup peas
  • walnuts
    50 g walnuts
  • lemon juiced
    1 lemon juiced
  • goat's cheese
    50 g goat's cheese
  • salt
    salt to taste
  • pepper
    pepper to taste

Tricolour Quinoa Salad with Roast Vegetables

One look at this salad, and you’ll know it’s packed with goodness. Fluffy quinoa, roasted veggies, crunchy nuts, and fresh herbs are tossed in a light, zesty dressing.

It’s colorful, high in protein (did you know quinoa is one of the few complete sources of plant-based protein?) and fiber, and the perfect side to balance your holiday feast!

Health score: 8.9 

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Deliciously sweet roasted baby peppers, caramelised eggplant and tangy lemon mingled in wi th nutty tricolour quinoa and a zingy lemon garlic dressing. A colourful vegan quinoa recipe that would shine at any potluck meal.
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Prep: 20min Cook: 45min
Ingredients
  • tricolour quinoa
    0.5 cup tricolour quinoa
  • eggplant
    1 eggplant
  • olive oil
    1.67 tbsp olive oil divided
  • baby peppers
    8 baby peppers
  • lemon
    1 lemon
  • rocket leaves
    50 g rocket leaves
  • flat leaf parsley
    2 tbsp flat leaf parsley chopped
  • spring onion
    1 sprig spring onion
  • pine nuts
    0.25 cup pine nuts
  • garlic clove
    1 garlic clove minced
  • olive oil extra virgin
    3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • lemon juice
    2 tbsp lemon juice
  • salt
    salt to taste
  • pepper
    pepper to taste

Spaghetti Squash Salad with Asparagus 

Looking for a refreshing, light option? Asparagus just screams spring – but there’s no reason you can’t use it to balance out the heaviness of some Thanksgiving dishes.

This spaghetti squash and asparagus salad is the perfect choice to do just that. Spaghetti squash is high in fiber but low in calories, and asparagus adds folate for cell health, making it a great low-carb choice when you want something lighter between those heartier dishes.

Health score: 8.9 

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Allow the unique long strands of the spaghetti squash to do the hard work for you and take your salad presentation skills to the next level by not doing much at all. Umami, earthy and nutty, this recipe falls under the satisfying vegan salad category.
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Prep: 20min Cook: 40min
Ingredients
  • spaghetti squash
    1 spaghetti squash
  • olive oil
    1 tbsp olive oil
  • asparagus
    16 asparagus
  • cashews roasted
    0.33 cup cashews roasted
  • sesame seeds roasted
    1 tsp sesame seeds roasted
  • salt
    salt to taste
  • pepper
    pepper to taste
  • sesame seeds roasted
    2 tbsp sesame seeds roasted
  • rice wine vinegar
    2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • sesame oil
    2 tsp sesame oil
  • soy sauce
    1 tsp soy sauce
  • brown sugar
    1 tsp brown sugar
  • mirin
    0.5 tsp mirin

Roasted Beet Salad with Blood Oranges 

This salad brings the wow factor! Earthy roasted beets and juicy blood oranges bring bold color and flavor to your Thanksgiving spread. With crunchy walnuts and a sprinkle of fresh herbs, it’s packed with fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C. It tastes as fresh as it looks! 

Trust us when we say this healthy Thanksgiving side dish recipe will have everyone piling their plate up with seconds…and thirds.

Health score: 8.6

Roasted Beet Salad with Blood Oranges (For The Holiday Table!) Roasted Beet Salad with Blood Oranges (For The Holiday Table!)
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Elevate your holiday feast with our Roasted Beet Salad with Blood Oranges! This exceptiona l creation combines tender, roasted beets with the vibrant zest of blood orange segments, all nestled on a bed of fresh greens.
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Prep: 15min Cook: 60min
Ingredients
  • beetroots
    4 pc beetroots medium-sized
  • blood oranges
    4 pc blood oranges
  • red onion
    0.5 pc red onion thinly sliced
  • arugula
    5 cup arugula
  • pomegranate seeds
    1 cup pomegranate seeds + 3 tbsp, 3 tbsp for the dressing
  • extra-virgin olive oil
    3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • almonds
    0.33 cup almonds toasted, sliced
  • water
    0.25 cup water
  • blood orange juice
    0.25 cup blood orange juice
  • pomegranate molasses
    1 tbsp pomegranate molasses recipe in the instruction portion
  • white wine vinegar
    1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • lemon
    1 pc lemon
  • salt
    0.5 tsp salt

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon, Almonds, and Parmesan 

Add a fresh twist to your Thanksgiving table with this Brussels sprouts salad! Shredded Brussels sprouts, crispy bacon, toasted almonds, and Parmesan bring big flavor and a satisfying crunch. With fiber, protein, and healthy fats, this nutritious side dish pairs perfectly with richer holiday dishes.

Health score: 8.5

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Low-Carb Brussels Sprouts Salad has lot of healthy Brussels Sprouts for an interesting sal ad that's also so delicious.
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Prep: 15min Cook: 10min
Ingredients
  • brussels sprouts
    1 lb brussels sprouts preferably pre-trimmed
  • bacon
    6 slices bacon thick, more or less to taste
  • almonds
    0.5 cup almonds slivered, more or or less to taste
  • Parmesan
    0.33 cup Parmesan coarsely grated, more or or less to taste
  • salt
    salt
  • black pepper
    black pepper fresh-ground, to taste
  • bacon grease
    2 t bacon grease from pan drippings, or replace with additional olive oil
  • olive oil
    1 t olive oil
  • fresh-squeezed lemon juice
    2 T fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • dijon mustard
    1 t dijon mustard
  • red wine vinegar
    2 t red wine vinegar
  • maple syrup
    1 T maple syrup

Add Your Healthy Thanksgiving Side Recipes to Samsung Food

With these healthy Thanksgiving sides on your side, your holiday spread can be both delicious and healthy.

A balanced diet often goes out of the window over the festive period – starting with Thanksgiving – but enjoying the season with your loved ones doesn’t have to mean completely changing your eating habits. You can enjoy the spread and still get some nutrients with just a little bit of advanced planning.