We know now how important it is to find the best healthy Thanksgiving sides recipes on Pinterest to share with your family. But it’s so easy to get pulled into a rabbit hole. It’s an endless scroll of visually appealing deliciousness.
But here’s the thing- you can’t make ALL of these Thanksgiving side recipes so why not choose from the very best?
After hours of research and reviews, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 healthy side dishes for Thanksgiving. As a bonus, we’ve added the estimated macros per serving (if they’re available) so you can know exactly what’s on your plate.
For the low carb and keto dieters, check out this Keto Diet Menu For Thanksgiving for some low carb Thanksgiving recipes.
Let’s get into it!
Top 10 Healthy Thanksgiving Sides on Pinterest
Sweet Potato Casserole with Maple Pecan Topping
This healthy Thanksgiving side is a lighter take on the traditional Sweet Potato Casserole.
Health Factor: Vegan, Gluten Free
Time to Prepare: 60 mins
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients:
- Sweet potato
- Almond milk
- Vegan butter
- Cinnamon
- Allspice
- Pecans
- Almond Flour
- Maple syrup
Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta
Time to Prepare: 40 mins
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Serves: 6
Calories: 122 Kcal
Ingredients:
- Butternut squash
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, pepper, and garlic powder
- Fresh cranberries
- Honey
- Finely crumbled feta
- Ground cinnamon to taste
- Fresh or dried parsley to garnish, optional
Roasted Mushrooms in a Browned Butter, Garlic and Thyme Sauce
Time to Prepare: 30 mins
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- Mushrooms, cleaned
- Oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter
- Garlic, chopped
- Thyme, chopped
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Roasted Mushrooms in a Browned Butter, Garlic and Thyme Sauce
Cranberry Orange Glazed Green Beans
Time to Prepare: 30 mins
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- fresh green beans
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon minced fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried
- 2 Tablespoons orange marmalade
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper
Creamy Broccoli Casserole
Creamy Broccoli Casserole is a family-favourite. Even the kids will love this cheesy Thanksgiving side dish.
Health Factor: Questionable, but it’s delicious
Time to Prepare: 30-40 mins
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients:
- Broccoli florets
- Shredded mild or medium cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- Mayonnaise
- Milk
- Egg, lightly beaten
- Salt
- Ritz and/or Keebler Club cracker crumbs
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Who can go wrong with mashed potatoes? If you’ve been having the healthier version all year, now is the time to indulge in the awesome carb-filled Thanksgiving staple.
If you want a low carb version, you can check out this Creamy Mashed Cauliflower Recipe.
Health Factor: Questionable, but delicious
Time to Prepare: 30 mins
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Serves: 3-5
Ingredients:
- Yukon gold or russet potatoes
- Unsalted butter
- Cream cheese
- Half and half cream
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Parmesan Roasted Green Beans
Health Factor: Pretty healthy
Time to Prepare: 15 mins
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
- Fresh green beans
- Olive oil
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Kosher salt
Maple Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash
Time to Prepare: 50 mins
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Serves: 4
Calories: 67 kcal
Ingredients:
- Butternut squash
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Baked Creamy Corn Casserole
Time to Prepare: 50 mins
Ease of Preparation: Medium
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
- Milk
- Heavy cream
- Butter, unsalted
- Sugar
- Flour
- Salt
- Corn kernels, fresh or frozen (thawed) – well drained
- 2 eggs
- Shredded Asiago (optional)
These 10 healthy Thanksgiving recipes can be enjoyed by the whole family. Wow your loved ones with the most popular Thanksgiving sides on Pinterest and as a bonus, they’re (mostly) healthy too.
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