When planning for the holidays, try out the following side dish recipes, which won’t add stress to your day or your waistline. These dishes are a great way to deliver traditional sides that will nourish the body and soul.
Stuffing
Thanksgiving isn’t complete without stuffing. Here are a few tasty recipes to wow your guests with:
- Wild Rice Stuffing (total time: 65 minutes)
- Cranberry Apple Stuffing (total time: 55 minutes)
- Farro and Mushroom Dressing (total time: 50 minutes)
Mashers
Whether it’s a big batch of mashed potato or a twist on the traditional, the following recipes will make for delicious and healthy additions to your holiday table.
- Garlic Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes (total time: 25 minutes)
- Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes (total time: 25 minutes)
Sweet Potatoes
No marshmallows in these sweet potato recipes. We’ve got a few sweet potato sides that are sure to please:
- Sweet Potato Wedges (total time: 40 minutes)
- Roasted Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Pilau (total time: 90 minutes)
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cranberry Chipotle Dressing (total time: 60 minutes)
Veggies
- Green Beans with Red Pepper and Garlic (total time: 20 minutes)
- Apple, Leak, and Butternut Squash Gratin (total time: 80 minutes)
- Green Beans with Golden Raisin (total time: 30 minutes)
- Roasted Vegetables (total time: 75 minutes)
- Hearty Garlic Greens (total time: 30 minutes)
- Stuffed Acorn Squash with Quinoa and Pistachios (total time: 45 minutes)
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Grapes with Walnuts (total time: 30 minutes)
Salads
- Shaved Parsnip Salad with Grapefruit (total time: 20 minutes)
- Kale Salad with Cranberry and Green Apple (total time: 15 minutes)
- Mixed Green Salad (total time: 15 minutes)
