Add bursts of color to your holiday table with these Healthy Holiday Side Dish Recipes featuring fresh produce.
Pictured, left to right, top to bottom: Sweet Potato Pomegranate Salad (Two Peas and Their Pod), Glazed Brussels Sprouts (Jeanette’s Healthy Living), Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Chickpeas, Kale and Pearl Couscous (An Edible Mosaic), Green Beans with Cranberries, Bacon and Goat Cheese (Running To The Kitchen), Balsamic and Garlic Roasted Cauliflower (The Joyful Foodie), Quinoa Butternut Squash Chickpea Apple Roasted Beet Salad (Jeanette’s Healthy Living), Za’atar Roasted Carrots and Green Beans (The Lemon Bowl), Waffle Iron Winter Squash (Apron Strings), Lentil Salad with Kale, Whole Grains, Beets, Winter Squash andPomegranate Seeds (Jeanette’s Healthy Living), Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad with Goat Cheese and Roasted Grapes (The Housewife In Training Files), Provencal Style Stuffed Onions (The View From Great Island), Roasted Butternut Squash Beet Cranberry Salad (Jeanette’s Healthy Living), Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad (The Kitchen Is My Playground), Maple Roasted Butternut Squash and Beets (The Roasted Root), Fall Harvest Salad (Lemon Tree Dwelling)
During the holidays, the main courses don’t seem to vary as much as the side dishes. In fact, I think many folks would agree that the side dishes are what make holiday meals special, and are often the table favorites.
Today, I’ve got a huge roundup of healthier side dishes for the holidays featuring a wide variety of fresh produce. I love the naturally vibrant color of sweet potatoes, beets, and carrots, and I love mixing up textures with crunchy brussels sprout slaw. These recipes are all on the lighter side so you can enjoy your holiday meal (and dessert).
As you’re planning out your holiday menus, try choosing a side dish from each category to add bursts of color to your table.
Winter Squash, Sweet Potato, Carrot and other Orange/Red Recipes
Pictured, left to right: Butternut Squash Puree (An Edible Mosaic), Waffle Iron Winter Squash (Apron Strings)
Sweet Spiced Winter Squash Casserole, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Oven Roasted Root Vegetables with Sage and Thyme, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Butternut Squash Anna, Apron Strings
Waffle Iron Winter Squash, Apron Strings
Baked Acorn Squash with Maple Glaze, The Kitchen Is My Playground
Maple Roasted Butternut Squash and Beets, The Roasted Root
Butternut Squash Puree, An Edible Mosaic
Kabocha Squash with Apple Cider Glaze, Food Faith Fitness
Butternut Squash with Maple, Confessions of an Overworked Mom
Sweet Baked Butternut Squash, Organized Island
Browned Butter Whipped Butternut Squash, Cupcakes & Kale
Butternut Squash & Cheddar Potatoes Au Gratin, Cupcakes & Kale
Ginger-Orange Glazed Acorn Squash, Whole and Heavenly Oven
Colorful Roasted Butternut Squash with Potatoes, Peppers and Leeks, Farm Fresh Feasts
Roasted Acorn Squash + Caramelized Shallots with Parsley Oil, With Food and Love
Curried Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash, French Press
Sauteed Carrots, Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Braised Carrots with Leeks, Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Lemony Sweet Potatoes, Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Whiskey Pecans, The Law Student’s Wife
Lemony Sweet Potatoes, Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
Irresistible Orange Sweet Potatoes with Almond Streusel, Liv Life Too
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Bourbon Maple Candied Pecans and Cranberries, The Roasted Root
Crash Hots and Braised Red Cabbage, Rhubarb and Honey
Cauliflower, Potato, Onion and Parsnip Recipes
Pictured, left to right, top to bottom: Cheesy Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower Potatoes (Jeanette’s Healthy Living), Balsamic and Garlic Roasted Cauliflower (The Joyful Foodie), Provencal Style Stuffed Onions (The View From Great Island)
Cheesy Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower Potatoes, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Creamy Mashed Cauliflower and Potatoes, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Roasted Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts with Proscuitto, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Simple Roasted Garlic Cauliflower and Potatoes, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Mash, Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
Roasted Garlic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, The Roasted Root
Garlic Bacon Mashed Cauliflower, Clarks Condensed
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower, Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
Horseradish Cheddar Cauliflower Gratin, Cupcakes & Kale
Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower, Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
Balsamic and Garlic Roasted Cauliflower, The Joyful Foodie
Provencal Style Stuffed Onions, The View From Great Island
Potato Turnip Mushroom Gratin, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Honey & Maple Roasted Parsnips, Erren’s Kitchen
Roast Onions with Gorgonzola, Quinoa and Pine Nuts, Healthy Delicious
Brussels Sprout, Broccoli, Green Bean and other Green Recipes
Pictured, left to right, top to bottom: Green Beans with Cranberries, Bacon and Goat Cheese (Running To The Kitchen), Glazed Brussels Sprouts (Jeanette’s Healthy Living), Za’atar Roasted Carrots and Green Beans (The Lemon Bowl)
Glazed Brussels Sprouts, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mint, Cilantro and Vietnamese Style Dressing, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Roasted Cider Glazed Brussels Sprouts, The View From Great Island
Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Rhubarb and Honey
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Dark Cherry Sauce + Hazelnut, An Edible Mosaic
Easy Skinny Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Amy’s Healthy Baking
Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Feta, The Law Student’s Wife
Garlicky Cheesy Broccoli Gratin, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Roasted Chili Garlic Broccoli, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Parmesan Roasted Broccoli, Erren’s Kitchen
Roasted Lemon Broccoli, Krafted Koch
Green Beans with Cranberries, Bacon and Goat Cheese, Running To The Kitchen
Za’atar Roasted Carrots and Green Beans, The Lemon Bowl
Green Bean Casserole from Scratch, Cook The Story
Cranberry Sriracha Green Beans, Busy In Brooklyn
Spiced Green Bean Casserole, Cooking with Books
Shallot & Balsamic Glazed Green Beans with Goat Cheese, Cupcakes & Kale
Roasted Green Beans with Balsamic Browned Butter, Two Healthy Kitchens
Lemony Green Beans, Cooking On The Front Burners
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Crust, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Garlic Roasted Kale, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Collard Greens, The Bitter Side of Sweet
Sauteed Zucchini with Walnuts, Dizzy Busy and Hungry
Sweet and Tangy Cabbage Cranberry Sauté, An Edible Mosaic (photo)
Salads
Pictured, left to right: Roasted Butternut Squash Beet Cranberry Salad (Jeanette’s Healthy Living), Fall Harvest Salad (Lemon Tree Dwelling)
Roasted Butternut Squash Beet Cranberry Salad, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Tangy Brussels Sprout Apple Salad, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Fresh Berry Green Salad with Pomegranate Meyer Lemon Salad Dressing, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Broccoli Cauliflower Carrot Salad with Greek Yogurt Honey Dressing, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad, Overtime Cook
Fall Harvest Salad, Lemon Tree Dwelling
Roasted Fall Salad, Beard and Bonnet
Autumn Fruit Salad with Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Dressing, Kitchen Treaty
Brussels Slaw with Tahini Dressing, The Lemon Bowl
Brussels Sprout Salad with Maple Vinaigrette, Healthy Delicious
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Fruit Salad, Running To The Kitchen (photo)
Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad, The Kitchen Is My Playground
Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad, Tasting Page
Roasted Pear Walnut Kale Salad, Tasting Page
Light Bleu Cheese Broccoli Slaw, Krafted Koch
Salad with Nuts, Feta and Cranberries, Two Healthy Kitchens
Hearty Fruit and Nut Salad with Greek Yogurt, Two Healthy Kitchens
Sweet Potato Pomegranate Salad, Two Peas and Their Pod (photo)
Salads with Whole Grains
Pictured, left to right: Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad with Goat Cheese and Roasted Grapes (The Housewife In Training Files), Lentil Salad with Kale, Whole Grains, Beets, WInter Squash andPomegranate Seeds (Jeanette’s Healthy Living)
Quinoa Butternut Squash Chickpea Apple Roasted Beet Salad, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Lentil Salad with Kale, Whole Grains, Beets, WInter Squash andPomegranate Seeds, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Warm Kale, Farro and Winter Fruit Salad, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Asparagus Feta Quinoa Salad, Krafted Koch
Roasted Sweet Potato, Tuscan Kale, and Millet Salad, Beard and Bonnet
Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad with Goat Cheese and Roasted Grapes, The Housewife In Training Files
Cranberry Smoked Almond Quinoa Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, The Housewife in Training Files
Kale Chopped Salad with Berries and Freekeh, Two Healthy Kitchens
Quinoa Salad with Pecans and Cranberries, Fannetastic Food
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Chickpeas, Kale and Pearl Couscous, An Edible Mosaic
Warm Farro Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash, The D0mestic Front
Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon, Kamut and Blue Cheese, The Law Student’s Wife
Maple Roasted Butternut Squash Freekeh Salad, The Law Student’s Wife
Butternut Squash and Spelt Salad with Goat Cheese and Toasted Almonds, The Lemon Bowl
Harvest Wild Rice Salad, Whole and Heavenly Oven
Sauces
Pictured, left to right: Gingered Pomegranate Lime Cranberry Sauce (Lemon Tree Dwelling), Honey Sweetened Orange Cranberry Sauce (Texanerin Baking)
Honey Sweetened Orange Cranberry Sauce, Texanerin Baking
Cardamom Apple Pear Sauce, Snappy Gourmet
Cranberry Salsa, Farm Fresh Feasts
Gingered Pomegranate Lime Cranberry Sauce, Lemon Tree Dwelling
Today, I’m participating in Food Network’s Fall Fest event where Favorite Thanksgiving Side recipes are being shared. Please be sure to check out what my fellow foodie friends made:
Virtually Homemade: Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Goat Cheese
Feed Me Phoebe: Healthy Stuffed Mushrooms with Creamed Kale
The Heritage Cook: Maple Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Candied Pecans (Gluten-Free)
Devour: Winning Thanksgiving Side Dishes
The Lemon Bowl: Stuffed Acorn Squash with Chorizo and Farro
The Mom 100: Lentils and Carrots with Dried Apricots
Big Girls, Small Kitchen: Maitake, Leek & Bacon Dressing
Weelicious: Vegan Whipped Coconut Sweet Potatoes
The Cultural Dish: Pumpkin Risotto
Napa Farmhouse 1885: Sweet Potato Biscuits
Red or Green: Cheese Ball with Everything Spice
Daisy at Home: Roasted Cranberry Pear Sauce
Swing Eats: Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Thyme and Rosemary
Elephants and the Coconut Trees: Baby Lima Beans Salad with Bell Pepper and Pomegranate
Dishing With Divya: Ash Gourd Raita
Domesticate Me: 12 Easy and Impressive Thanksgiving Sides
The Wimpy Vegetarian: Scalloped Sweet Potatoes and Apples | #FallFest
Dishin & Dishes: Stuffin Muffins
FN Dish: Colorful Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides — Fall Fest
Do you have any lightened up holiday side dishes you’d like to share? Please feel free to share in the comments section below.
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