13 Cozy, High-Fiber Vegetable Side Dishes for Fall

CloseFrom deliciously crunchy broccoli to tender and earthy squash, you can’t go wrong with these high-fiber sides. Each dish offers up at least3 grams of fiberfrom seasonal ingredients like carrots, brussels sprouts and potatoes tohelp you feel more satisfiedwith your meal and support healthy digestion. Recipes like Broccoli with Balsamic Mushrooms and Roasted Honeynut Squash are nourishing, flavorful and complimentary to any delicious dinner.01of 13Broccoli with Balsamic MushroomsView RecipeJust a touch of butter adds silkiness to the balsamic sauce that coats broccoli and meaty mushrooms in this easy broccoli side dish recipe.02of 13Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with BurrataView RecipeThis beautiful butternut squash salad with creamy burrata cheese and peppery arugula is perfect for fall entertaining. For the best flavor and texture, remove the burrata from the refrigerator about an hour before use and assemble the salad while the squash is still warm from roasting so the cheese will melt slightly. Feel free to use precut butternut squash to make this recipe easier. If you can find pomegranates, the arils add a bright pop of color and flavor to this healthy salad, but it’s just as good—and almost as impressive-looking—without them.03of 13Apple-Cranberry Spinach Salad with Goat CheeseView RecipeThe tangy-sweet dressing in this spinach salad beautifully amplifies the apples and cranberries—and the creamy goat cheese transforms it into the perfect salad. Tasters raved about this easy fall salad. If you can’t find Pink Lady apples, any sweet, crisp apple is a worthy substitute. Want to make this salad a main meal? Top with some rotisserie chicken, chickpeas or tofu.04of 13Roasted Brussels Sprout & Butternut Squash SaladView RecipeServe this hearty and healthy fall salad with roasted pork tenderloin, chicken or salmon, or with your Thanksgiving meal. All of the vegetables are roasted on the same pan, so this recipe is easy to prep, and it tastes great warm or at room temperature so it’s perfect for holiday buffet tables and potlucks. Cranberries add a sweet-tart edge, while the maple-tahini dressing provides depth.05of 13Broccoli, Chickpea & Pomegranate SaladView RecipeSimple steps give this broccoli salad recipe a more nuanced flavor: soaking the onion tempers its bite and toasting the cumin enhances its aroma. Serve alongside grilled chicken, pork or fish.06of 13Roasted 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.07of 13Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cider VinegarView RecipeBrussels sprouts are a perfect side-dish to any meal, especially when they are drizzled in honey and topped with bacon.08of 13Sweet & Spicy Roasted CarrotsView RecipeA little bit of cayenne adds an unexpected kick to these classic roasted carrots.09of 13Roasted Broccoli with Lemon-Garlic VinaigretteView RecipeResist the temptation to turn the broccoli over while it roasts in this easy recipe. Leaving it cut-side down means you’ll get deliciously caramelized results.10of 13Shaved Brussels Sprouts SaladView RecipePhotographer: Stacy K. Allen; Prop stylist: Julia Bayless; Food stylist: Ana KelleySweet cherries complement the tart goat cheese in this easy shaved Brussels sprouts salad. Pistachios add an extra layer of crunch. A sharp chef’s knife works well to slice the Brussels sprouts thinly. A microplane grater is best for finely shredding the goat cheese.11of 13Mashed Potato & Roots CasseroleView RecipeJohnny AutryRutabaga and/or celeriac give this casserole a more nuanced flavor, but you could also use turnips or kohlrabi—or make it with all potatoes instead.12of 13Green Beans with Pistachios & OrangeView RecipePistachios are a relatively recent addition to commercial agriculture in New Mexico, where abundant sunshine makes them easy to grow. New Mexican chef and five-time James Beard Award semifinalist Jonathan Perno showcases them in an otherwise straightforward green bean dish. The nuts and roasted beans create a toasty flavor that blends beautifully with the chile-infused turkey and potatoes.13of 13Bitter Greens Salad with Persimmons, Manchego & Hazelnut VinaigretteView RecipePersimmons are a sweet, succulent foil to the bitter greens in this winter salad that makes a striking holiday side. If you can’t find them, firm ripe pears are a delicious alternative.Was this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit

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From deliciously crunchy broccoli to tender and earthy squash, you can’t go wrong with these high-fiber sides. Each dish offers up at least3 grams of fiberfrom seasonal ingredients like carrots, brussels sprouts and potatoes tohelp you feel more satisfiedwith your meal and support healthy digestion. Recipes like Broccoli with Balsamic Mushrooms and Roasted Honeynut Squash are nourishing, flavorful and complimentary to any delicious dinner.01of 13Broccoli with Balsamic MushroomsView RecipeJust a touch of butter adds silkiness to the balsamic sauce that coats broccoli and meaty mushrooms in this easy broccoli side dish recipe.02of 13Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with BurrataView RecipeThis beautiful butternut squash salad with creamy burrata cheese and peppery arugula is perfect for fall entertaining. For the best flavor and texture, remove the burrata from the refrigerator about an hour before use and assemble the salad while the squash is still warm from roasting so the cheese will melt slightly. Feel free to use precut butternut squash to make this recipe easier. If you can find pomegranates, the arils add a bright pop of color and flavor to this healthy salad, but it’s just as good—and almost as impressive-looking—without them.03of 13Apple-Cranberry Spinach Salad with Goat CheeseView RecipeThe tangy-sweet dressing in this spinach salad beautifully amplifies the apples and cranberries—and the creamy goat cheese transforms it into the perfect salad. Tasters raved about this easy fall salad. If you can’t find Pink Lady apples, any sweet, crisp apple is a worthy substitute. Want to make this salad a main meal? Top with some rotisserie chicken, chickpeas or tofu.04of 13Roasted Brussels Sprout & Butternut Squash SaladView RecipeServe this hearty and healthy fall salad with roasted pork tenderloin, chicken or salmon, or with your Thanksgiving meal. All of the vegetables are roasted on the same pan, so this recipe is easy to prep, and it tastes great warm or at room temperature so it’s perfect for holiday buffet tables and potlucks. Cranberries add a sweet-tart edge, while the maple-tahini dressing provides depth.05of 13Broccoli, Chickpea & Pomegranate SaladView RecipeSimple steps give this broccoli salad recipe a more nuanced flavor: soaking the onion tempers its bite and toasting the cumin enhances its aroma. Serve alongside grilled chicken, pork or fish.06of 13Roasted 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.07of 13Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cider VinegarView RecipeBrussels sprouts are a perfect side-dish to any meal, especially when they are drizzled in honey and topped with bacon.08of 13Sweet & Spicy Roasted CarrotsView RecipeA little bit of cayenne adds an unexpected kick to these classic roasted carrots.09of 13Roasted Broccoli with Lemon-Garlic VinaigretteView RecipeResist the temptation to turn the broccoli over while it roasts in this easy recipe. Leaving it cut-side down means you’ll get deliciously caramelized results.10of 13Shaved Brussels Sprouts SaladView RecipePhotographer: Stacy K. Allen; Prop stylist: Julia Bayless; Food stylist: Ana KelleySweet cherries complement the tart goat cheese in this easy shaved Brussels sprouts salad. Pistachios add an extra layer of crunch. A sharp chef’s knife works well to slice the Brussels sprouts thinly. A microplane grater is best for finely shredding the goat cheese.11of 13Mashed Potato & Roots CasseroleView RecipeJohnny AutryRutabaga and/or celeriac give this casserole a more nuanced flavor, but you could also use turnips or kohlrabi—or make it with all potatoes instead.12of 13Green Beans with Pistachios & OrangeView RecipePistachios are a relatively recent addition to commercial agriculture in New Mexico, where abundant sunshine makes them easy to grow. New Mexican chef and five-time James Beard Award semifinalist Jonathan Perno showcases them in an otherwise straightforward green bean dish. The nuts and roasted beans create a toasty flavor that blends beautifully with the chile-infused turkey and potatoes.13of 13Bitter Greens Salad with Persimmons, Manchego & Hazelnut VinaigretteView RecipePersimmons are a sweet, succulent foil to the bitter greens in this winter salad that makes a striking holiday side. If you can’t find them, firm ripe pears are a delicious alternative.Was this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit

From deliciously crunchy broccoli to tender and earthy squash, you can’t go wrong with these high-fiber sides. Each dish offers up at least3 grams of fiberfrom seasonal ingredients like carrots, brussels sprouts and potatoes tohelp you feel more satisfiedwith your meal and support healthy digestion. Recipes like Broccoli with Balsamic Mushrooms and Roasted Honeynut Squash are nourishing, flavorful and complimentary to any delicious dinner.

01of 13Broccoli with Balsamic MushroomsView RecipeJust a touch of butter adds silkiness to the balsamic sauce that coats broccoli and meaty mushrooms in this easy broccoli side dish recipe.02of 13Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with BurrataView RecipeThis beautiful butternut squash salad with creamy burrata cheese and peppery arugula is perfect for fall entertaining. For the best flavor and texture, remove the burrata from the refrigerator about an hour before use and assemble the salad while the squash is still warm from roasting so the cheese will melt slightly. Feel free to use precut butternut squash to make this recipe easier. If you can find pomegranates, the arils add a bright pop of color and flavor to this healthy salad, but it’s just as good—and almost as impressive-looking—without them.03of 13Apple-Cranberry Spinach Salad with Goat CheeseView RecipeThe tangy-sweet dressing in this spinach salad beautifully amplifies the apples and cranberries—and the creamy goat cheese transforms it into the perfect salad. Tasters raved about this easy fall salad. If you can’t find Pink Lady apples, any sweet, crisp apple is a worthy substitute. Want to make this salad a main meal? Top with some rotisserie chicken, chickpeas or tofu.04of 13Roasted Brussels Sprout & Butternut Squash SaladView RecipeServe this hearty and healthy fall salad with roasted pork tenderloin, chicken or salmon, or with your Thanksgiving meal. All of the vegetables are roasted on the same pan, so this recipe is easy to prep, and it tastes great warm or at room temperature so it’s perfect for holiday buffet tables and potlucks. Cranberries add a sweet-tart edge, while the maple-tahini dressing provides depth.05of 13Broccoli, Chickpea & Pomegranate SaladView RecipeSimple steps give this broccoli salad recipe a more nuanced flavor: soaking the onion tempers its bite and toasting the cumin enhances its aroma. Serve alongside grilled chicken, pork or fish.06of 13Roasted 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.07of 13Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cider VinegarView RecipeBrussels sprouts are a perfect side-dish to any meal, especially when they are drizzled in honey and topped with bacon.08of 13Sweet & Spicy Roasted CarrotsView RecipeA little bit of cayenne adds an unexpected kick to these classic roasted carrots.09of 13Roasted Broccoli with Lemon-Garlic VinaigretteView RecipeResist the temptation to turn the broccoli over while it roasts in this easy recipe. Leaving it cut-side down means you’ll get deliciously caramelized results.10of 13Shaved Brussels Sprouts SaladView RecipePhotographer: Stacy K. Allen; Prop stylist: Julia Bayless; Food stylist: Ana KelleySweet cherries complement the tart goat cheese in this easy shaved Brussels sprouts salad. Pistachios add an extra layer of crunch. A sharp chef’s knife works well to slice the Brussels sprouts thinly. A microplane grater is best for finely shredding the goat cheese.11of 13Mashed Potato & Roots CasseroleView RecipeJohnny AutryRutabaga and/or celeriac give this casserole a more nuanced flavor, but you could also use turnips or kohlrabi—or make it with all potatoes instead.12of 13Green Beans with Pistachios & OrangeView RecipePistachios are a relatively recent addition to commercial agriculture in New Mexico, where abundant sunshine makes them easy to grow. New Mexican chef and five-time James Beard Award semifinalist Jonathan Perno showcases them in an otherwise straightforward green bean dish. The nuts and roasted beans create a toasty flavor that blends beautifully with the chile-infused turkey and potatoes.13of 13Bitter Greens Salad with Persimmons, Manchego & Hazelnut VinaigretteView RecipePersimmons are a sweet, succulent foil to the bitter greens in this winter salad that makes a striking holiday side. If you can’t find them, firm ripe pears are a delicious alternative.

01of 13Broccoli with Balsamic MushroomsView RecipeJust a touch of butter adds silkiness to the balsamic sauce that coats broccoli and meaty mushrooms in this easy broccoli side dish recipe.

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Broccoli with Balsamic Mushrooms

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Just a touch of butter adds silkiness to the balsamic sauce that coats broccoli and meaty mushrooms in this easy broccoli side dish recipe.

02of 13Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with BurrataView RecipeThis beautiful butternut squash salad with creamy burrata cheese and peppery arugula is perfect for fall entertaining. For the best flavor and texture, remove the burrata from the refrigerator about an hour before use and assemble the salad while the squash is still warm from roasting so the cheese will melt slightly. Feel free to use precut butternut squash to make this recipe easier. If you can find pomegranates, the arils add a bright pop of color and flavor to this healthy salad, but it’s just as good—and almost as impressive-looking—without them.

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Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Burrata

This beautiful butternut squash salad with creamy burrata cheese and peppery arugula is perfect for fall entertaining. For the best flavor and texture, remove the burrata from the refrigerator about an hour before use and assemble the salad while the squash is still warm from roasting so the cheese will melt slightly. Feel free to use precut butternut squash to make this recipe easier. If you can find pomegranates, the arils add a bright pop of color and flavor to this healthy salad, but it’s just as good—and almost as impressive-looking—without them.

03of 13Apple-Cranberry Spinach Salad with Goat CheeseView RecipeThe tangy-sweet dressing in this spinach salad beautifully amplifies the apples and cranberries—and the creamy goat cheese transforms it into the perfect salad. Tasters raved about this easy fall salad. If you can’t find Pink Lady apples, any sweet, crisp apple is a worthy substitute. Want to make this salad a main meal? Top with some rotisserie chicken, chickpeas or tofu.

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Apple-Cranberry Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese

The tangy-sweet dressing in this spinach salad beautifully amplifies the apples and cranberries—and the creamy goat cheese transforms it into the perfect salad. Tasters raved about this easy fall salad. If you can’t find Pink Lady apples, any sweet, crisp apple is a worthy substitute. Want to make this salad a main meal? Top with some rotisserie chicken, chickpeas or tofu.

04of 13Roasted Brussels Sprout & Butternut Squash SaladView RecipeServe this hearty and healthy fall salad with roasted pork tenderloin, chicken or salmon, or with your Thanksgiving meal. All of the vegetables are roasted on the same pan, so this recipe is easy to prep, and it tastes great warm or at room temperature so it’s perfect for holiday buffet tables and potlucks. Cranberries add a sweet-tart edge, while the maple-tahini dressing provides depth.

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Roasted Brussels Sprout & Butternut Squash Salad

Serve this hearty and healthy fall salad with roasted pork tenderloin, chicken or salmon, or with your Thanksgiving meal. All of the vegetables are roasted on the same pan, so this recipe is easy to prep, and it tastes great warm or at room temperature so it’s perfect for holiday buffet tables and potlucks. Cranberries add a sweet-tart edge, while the maple-tahini dressing provides depth.

05of 13Broccoli, Chickpea & Pomegranate SaladView RecipeSimple steps give this broccoli salad recipe a more nuanced flavor: soaking the onion tempers its bite and toasting the cumin enhances its aroma. Serve alongside grilled chicken, pork or fish.

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Broccoli, Chickpea & Pomegranate Salad

Simple steps give this broccoli salad recipe a more nuanced flavor: soaking the onion tempers its bite and toasting the cumin enhances its aroma. Serve alongside grilled chicken, pork or fish.

06of 13Roasted 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.

07of 13Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cider VinegarView RecipeBrussels sprouts are a perfect side-dish to any meal, especially when they are drizzled in honey and topped with bacon.

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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cider Vinegar

Brussels sprouts are a perfect side-dish to any meal, especially when they are drizzled in honey and topped with bacon.

08of 13Sweet & Spicy Roasted CarrotsView RecipeA little bit of cayenne adds an unexpected kick to these classic roasted carrots.

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Sweet & Spicy Roasted Carrots

A little bit of cayenne adds an unexpected kick to these classic roasted carrots.

09of 13Roasted Broccoli with Lemon-Garlic VinaigretteView RecipeResist the temptation to turn the broccoli over while it roasts in this easy recipe. Leaving it cut-side down means you’ll get deliciously caramelized results.

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Roasted Broccoli with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

Resist the temptation to turn the broccoli over while it roasts in this easy recipe. Leaving it cut-side down means you’ll get deliciously caramelized results.

10of 13Shaved Brussels Sprouts SaladView RecipePhotographer: Stacy K. Allen; Prop stylist: Julia Bayless; Food stylist: Ana KelleySweet cherries complement the tart goat cheese in this easy shaved Brussels sprouts salad. Pistachios add an extra layer of crunch. A sharp chef’s knife works well to slice the Brussels sprouts thinly. A microplane grater is best for finely shredding the goat cheese.

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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

Photographer: Stacy K. Allen; Prop stylist: Julia Bayless; Food stylist: Ana Kelley

Sweet cherries complement the tart goat cheese in this easy shaved Brussels sprouts salad. Pistachios add an extra layer of crunch. A sharp chef’s knife works well to slice the Brussels sprouts thinly. A microplane grater is best for finely shredding the goat cheese.

11of 13Mashed Potato & Roots CasseroleView RecipeJohnny AutryRutabaga and/or celeriac give this casserole a more nuanced flavor, but you could also use turnips or kohlrabi—or make it with all potatoes instead.

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Mashed Potato & Roots Casserole

Johnny Autry

Rutabaga and/or celeriac give this casserole a more nuanced flavor, but you could also use turnips or kohlrabi—or make it with all potatoes instead.

12of 13Green Beans with Pistachios & OrangeView RecipePistachios are a relatively recent addition to commercial agriculture in New Mexico, where abundant sunshine makes them easy to grow. New Mexican chef and five-time James Beard Award semifinalist Jonathan Perno showcases them in an otherwise straightforward green bean dish. The nuts and roasted beans create a toasty flavor that blends beautifully with the chile-infused turkey and potatoes.

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Green Beans with Pistachios & Orange

Pistachios are a relatively recent addition to commercial agriculture in New Mexico, where abundant sunshine makes them easy to grow. New Mexican chef and five-time James Beard Award semifinalist Jonathan Perno showcases them in an otherwise straightforward green bean dish. The nuts and roasted beans create a toasty flavor that blends beautifully with the chile-infused turkey and potatoes.

13of 13Bitter Greens Salad with Persimmons, Manchego & Hazelnut VinaigretteView RecipePersimmons are a sweet, succulent foil to the bitter greens in this winter salad that makes a striking holiday side. If you can’t find them, firm ripe pears are a delicious alternative.

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Bitter Greens Salad with Persimmons, Manchego & Hazelnut Vinaigrette

Persimmons are a sweet, succulent foil to the bitter greens in this winter salad that makes a striking holiday side. If you can’t find them, firm ripe pears are a delicious alternative.

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