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Thanksgiving is all about food and these side dish recipes will be the star of your plate. Whether it’s stuffing or mashed potatoes, you can feel good about eating these sides. Each recipe is low in saturated fat and sodium, so it’s easy to follow a heart-healthy eating pattern. Sides like Roasted Honeynut Squash and Slow-Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes are healthy, delicious and can help you meet your nutrition goals.
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Slow-Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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02of 10Roasted Honeynut SquashView RecipeHoneynut squash looks just like mini butternut squash, but on the inside you’ll find an even sweeter, deeper orange flesh. This winter squash has only been available at farmers' markets and in select grocery stores for a few years. If you see it, grab a few to try! This simple roasting method enhances the natural flavor of the squash with butter and spices.
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Roasted Honeynut Squash
Honeynut squash looks just like mini butternut squash, but on the inside you’ll find an even sweeter, deeper orange flesh. This winter squash has only been available at farmers' markets and in select grocery stores for a few years. If you see it, grab a few to try! This simple roasting method enhances the natural flavor of the squash with butter and spices.
03of 10Simply French Green BeansThin green beans cook quickly, so rinsing them with cold water (or putting them into an ice water bath) is important if you want to keep them crisp. The beans in this side dish recipe take only 20 minutes to prepare, but taste their best after a couple hours in the fridge where they soak up the flavor of the shallot-thyme mixture.
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Simply French Green Beans
Thin green beans cook quickly, so rinsing them with cold water (or putting them into an ice water bath) is important if you want to keep them crisp. The beans in this side dish recipe take only 20 minutes to prepare, but taste their best after a couple hours in the fridge where they soak up the flavor of the shallot-thyme mixture.
04of 10Green Beans & Tomatoes with Sizzled GarlicView RecipeCapers, juicy tomatoes, and chopped fresh parsley make this vegetable side dish flavorful enough for a special meal, but easy enough for everyday.
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Green Beans & Tomatoes with Sizzled Garlic
Capers, juicy tomatoes, and chopped fresh parsley make this vegetable side dish flavorful enough for a special meal, but easy enough for everyday.
05of 10Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with MarshmallowsView RecipeThe genius hack in this recipe: topping sweet potatoes with marshmallows while they’re still piping hot from the slow cooker yields a baked marshmallow topping that’s typical with baked sweet potato casseroles.
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Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
The genius hack in this recipe: topping sweet potatoes with marshmallows while they’re still piping hot from the slow cooker yields a baked marshmallow topping that’s typical with baked sweet potato casseroles.
06of 10Date and Balsamic-Glazed Brussels SproutsView RecipeBrussels sprouts are roasted until just tender then simmered with dates in a reduced garlic/balsamic vinegar sauce.
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Date and Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are roasted until just tender then simmered with dates in a reduced garlic/balsamic vinegar sauce.
07of 10Creamy Smashed TurnipsView RecipeRich in vitamin C, these mashed turnips are flavored with reduced-fat cream cheese and chives. A perfect side dish for any meal.
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Creamy Smashed Turnips
Rich in vitamin C, these mashed turnips are flavored with reduced-fat cream cheese and chives. A perfect side dish for any meal.
08of 10Fresh Green Bean CasseroleView RecipeA slimmed-down white sauce makes this creamy green bean casserole side dish recipe low fat.
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Fresh Green Bean Casserole
A slimmed-down white sauce makes this creamy green bean casserole side dish recipe low fat.
09of 10Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Smoky AioliView RecipeThe delicious dipping sauce makes this easy Brussels sprouts recipe an irresistible appetizer or side dish. If you want to double the recipe, use two large rimmed baking sheets and swap their spots in the oven halfway through cooking.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Smoky Aioli
The delicious dipping sauce makes this easy Brussels sprouts recipe an irresistible appetizer or side dish. If you want to double the recipe, use two large rimmed baking sheets and swap their spots in the oven halfway through cooking.
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Glazed Mini Carrots
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