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If you need ideas for a healthy side dish to pair with your entrees this fall, you’re in the right place! These delicious side dishes are full of tasty seasonal produce like carrots, cauliflower and sweet potatoes. Plus each serving contains at least7 grams of protein, which can help youmaintain muscle and bone strengthand feel more satisfied for longer from your meal. Try options like Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Burrata and Parmesan Cauliflower Tots for a perfect addition to round out your meal.
01of 19Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with BurrataThis beautiful butternut squash salad with creamy burrata cheese and peppery arugula is perfect for fall entertaining.View Recipe02of 19Mashed Potato & Roots CasseroleRutabaga and/or celeriac gives this casserole a more nuanced flavor, but you could also use turnips or kohlrabi—or make it with all potatoes instead.View Recipe03of 19Parmesan Cauliflower TotsPhotographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph WanekCauliflower stands in for potato in this taterless cauliflower tot recipe. Cauliflower is mashed, then mixed with cheese and given a crispy breadcrumb coating before being baked. These healthy cauliflower tater tots make a delicious side dish or appetizer. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauce.View Recipe04of 19Loaded Cauliflower CasseroleEatingWellYou’ll never want to eat roasted cauliflower any other way once you try this tasty recipe. Bacon, sour cream and sharp Cheddar cheese coat good-for-you cauliflower in deliciousness for an easy side that will make everyone actually want to eat their vegetables.View Recipe05of 19Scalloped Sweet PotatoesIf you’re looking for a twist on classic scalloped potatoes, this recipe using roasted sweet potatoes and melty Gruyère has all the creaminess of the original with a new flavor twist. The sweet potatoes and lightened sauce—made with flour and low-fat milk—keep it healthier than butter- and cream-laden versions. Don’t cut your sweet potatoes too thin—they’ll turn mushy under the sauce.View Recipe06of 19Seasoned Black-Eyed PeasTo infuse black-eyed peas with flavor, simmer them with dried spices, which pack a more intense punch than fresh.View Recipe07of 19Loaded Scalloped Potatoes with Bacon, Cheddar & ChivesImagine a loaded baked potato topped with bacon, Cheddar and chives combined with the creamy goodness of scalloped potatoes, and you have the ultimate comfort food casserole.View Recipe08of 19Wild Rice Stuffing with Apple & SausageThis amazing wild-rice stuffing recipe is bursting with fall flavors, including rye bread, sausage, apples, dried cherries, pecans and fresh herbs.View Recipe09of 19Shaved Brussels Sprouts SaladDepartment: Eating Well, Brand: Eating Well Digital, Source Type: Staff, Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Props: 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.View Recipe10of 19Apple, Onion & Cranberry StuffingApples and fresh cranberries add a unique twist to this variation on the classic stuffing. Use fresh sage or rubbed sage in this healthy stuffing recipe; the ground version is too bitter.View Recipe11of 19Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes with SpinachClassic scalloped potatoes get a burst of color, heartier texture and a healthy update with the addition of chopped spinach. The greens in this side dish also create a nice contrast to the creamy, velvety potatoes.View Recipe12of 19Brussels Sprouts & Bacon StuffingThis healthy Brussels sprouts-and-bacon stuffing recipe is a lightened-up version of the must-have holiday side. We love the soft texture and eggy flavor of challah bread, but any type of rustic, country-style bread works well.View Recipe13of 19Easy Scalloped PotatoesIn this easy scalloped potatoes recipe, sliced potatoes are roasted in the oven before being mixed with a simple, creamy stovetop sauce and sprinkled with Cheddar cheese. A few minutes under the broiler turns the dish golden and crispy.View Recipe14of 19Broccoli CasseroleThis lightened-up broccoli casserole is sure to be a hit. Learn how to make this classic side dish healthier.View Recipe15of 19Squash & Oyster StuffingThis healthy oyster stuffing recipe with butternut squash is a lightened-up version of the must-have holiday side.View Recipe16of 19Layered Mashed Potato & Mushroom CasseroleFancy up regular mashed potatoes with a layer of mushroom duxelle—a sauté of finely chopped mushrooms and shallots. We omitted the traditional butter in the duxelle and added chard for a nutritional boost.View Recipe17of 19Brussels Sprout GratinA creamy Brussels sprouts casserole is a delightful accompaniment to any holiday meal. Our healthier version skips the heavy cream and butter found in most recipes—saving about 160 calories and 12 grams of saturated fat compared to a traditional version.View Recipe18of 19Broccoli with Creamy Parmesan SauceTopping steamed broccoli with a good-for-you cheese sauce is an easy way to entice picky eaters to eat their veggies.View Recipe19of 19Healthy Green Bean CasseroleTypical green bean casseroles bathe ingredients in a heavy cream sauce. Our healthy version has fewer calories and less fat, thanks to a homemade roux.View Recipe
01of 19Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with BurrataThis beautiful butternut squash salad with creamy burrata cheese and peppery arugula is perfect for fall entertaining.View Recipe
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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.
View Recipe
02of 19Mashed Potato & Roots CasseroleRutabaga and/or celeriac gives this casserole a more nuanced flavor, but you could also use turnips or kohlrabi—or make it with all potatoes instead.View Recipe
02of 19
Mashed Potato & Roots Casserole
Rutabaga and/or celeriac gives this casserole a more nuanced flavor, but you could also use turnips or kohlrabi—or make it with all potatoes instead.
03of 19Parmesan Cauliflower TotsPhotographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph WanekCauliflower stands in for potato in this taterless cauliflower tot recipe. Cauliflower is mashed, then mixed with cheese and given a crispy breadcrumb coating before being baked. These healthy cauliflower tater tots make a delicious side dish or appetizer. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauce.View Recipe
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Parmesan Cauliflower Tots
Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek
Cauliflower stands in for potato in this taterless cauliflower tot recipe. Cauliflower is mashed, then mixed with cheese and given a crispy breadcrumb coating before being baked. These healthy cauliflower tater tots make a delicious side dish or appetizer. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauce.
04of 19Loaded Cauliflower CasseroleEatingWellYou’ll never want to eat roasted cauliflower any other way once you try this tasty recipe. Bacon, sour cream and sharp Cheddar cheese coat good-for-you cauliflower in deliciousness for an easy side that will make everyone actually want to eat their vegetables.View Recipe
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Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
EatingWell
You’ll never want to eat roasted cauliflower any other way once you try this tasty recipe. Bacon, sour cream and sharp Cheddar cheese coat good-for-you cauliflower in deliciousness for an easy side that will make everyone actually want to eat their vegetables.
05of 19Scalloped Sweet PotatoesIf you’re looking for a twist on classic scalloped potatoes, this recipe using roasted sweet potatoes and melty Gruyère has all the creaminess of the original with a new flavor twist. The sweet potatoes and lightened sauce—made with flour and low-fat milk—keep it healthier than butter- and cream-laden versions. Don’t cut your sweet potatoes too thin—they’ll turn mushy under the sauce.View Recipe
05of 19
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
If you’re looking for a twist on classic scalloped potatoes, this recipe using roasted sweet potatoes and melty Gruyère has all the creaminess of the original with a new flavor twist. The sweet potatoes and lightened sauce—made with flour and low-fat milk—keep it healthier than butter- and cream-laden versions. Don’t cut your sweet potatoes too thin—they’ll turn mushy under the sauce.
06of 19Seasoned Black-Eyed PeasTo infuse black-eyed peas with flavor, simmer them with dried spices, which pack a more intense punch than fresh.View Recipe
06of 19
Seasoned Black-Eyed Peas
To infuse black-eyed peas with flavor, simmer them with dried spices, which pack a more intense punch than fresh.
07of 19Loaded Scalloped Potatoes with Bacon, Cheddar & ChivesImagine a loaded baked potato topped with bacon, Cheddar and chives combined with the creamy goodness of scalloped potatoes, and you have the ultimate comfort food casserole.View Recipe
07of 19
Loaded Scalloped Potatoes with Bacon, Cheddar & Chives
Imagine a loaded baked potato topped with bacon, Cheddar and chives combined with the creamy goodness of scalloped potatoes, and you have the ultimate comfort food casserole.
08of 19Wild Rice Stuffing with Apple & SausageThis amazing wild-rice stuffing recipe is bursting with fall flavors, including rye bread, sausage, apples, dried cherries, pecans and fresh herbs.View Recipe
08of 19
Wild Rice Stuffing with Apple & Sausage
This amazing wild-rice stuffing recipe is bursting with fall flavors, including rye bread, sausage, apples, dried cherries, pecans and fresh herbs.
09of 19Shaved Brussels Sprouts SaladDepartment: Eating Well, Brand: Eating Well Digital, Source Type: Staff, Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Props: 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.View Recipe
09of 19
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
Department: Eating Well, Brand: Eating Well Digital, Source Type: Staff, Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Props: 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.
10of 19Apple, Onion & Cranberry StuffingApples and fresh cranberries add a unique twist to this variation on the classic stuffing. Use fresh sage or rubbed sage in this healthy stuffing recipe; the ground version is too bitter.View Recipe
10of 19
Apple, Onion & Cranberry Stuffing
Apples and fresh cranberries add a unique twist to this variation on the classic stuffing. Use fresh sage or rubbed sage in this healthy stuffing recipe; the ground version is too bitter.
11of 19Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes with SpinachClassic scalloped potatoes get a burst of color, heartier texture and a healthy update with the addition of chopped spinach. The greens in this side dish also create a nice contrast to the creamy, velvety potatoes.View Recipe
11of 19
Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes with Spinach
Classic scalloped potatoes get a burst of color, heartier texture and a healthy update with the addition of chopped spinach. The greens in this side dish also create a nice contrast to the creamy, velvety potatoes.
12of 19Brussels Sprouts & Bacon StuffingThis healthy Brussels sprouts-and-bacon stuffing recipe is a lightened-up version of the must-have holiday side. We love the soft texture and eggy flavor of challah bread, but any type of rustic, country-style bread works well.View Recipe
12of 19
Brussels Sprouts & Bacon Stuffing
This healthy Brussels sprouts-and-bacon stuffing recipe is a lightened-up version of the must-have holiday side. We love the soft texture and eggy flavor of challah bread, but any type of rustic, country-style bread works well.
13of 19Easy Scalloped PotatoesIn this easy scalloped potatoes recipe, sliced potatoes are roasted in the oven before being mixed with a simple, creamy stovetop sauce and sprinkled with Cheddar cheese. A few minutes under the broiler turns the dish golden and crispy.View Recipe
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Easy Scalloped Potatoes
In this easy scalloped potatoes recipe, sliced potatoes are roasted in the oven before being mixed with a simple, creamy stovetop sauce and sprinkled with Cheddar cheese. A few minutes under the broiler turns the dish golden and crispy.
14of 19Broccoli CasseroleThis lightened-up broccoli casserole is sure to be a hit. Learn how to make this classic side dish healthier.View Recipe
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Broccoli Casserole
This lightened-up broccoli casserole is sure to be a hit. Learn how to make this classic side dish healthier.
15of 19Squash & Oyster StuffingThis healthy oyster stuffing recipe with butternut squash is a lightened-up version of the must-have holiday side.View Recipe
15of 19
Squash & Oyster Stuffing
This healthy oyster stuffing recipe with butternut squash is a lightened-up version of the must-have holiday side.
16of 19Layered Mashed Potato & Mushroom CasseroleFancy up regular mashed potatoes with a layer of mushroom duxelle—a sauté of finely chopped mushrooms and shallots. We omitted the traditional butter in the duxelle and added chard for a nutritional boost.View Recipe
16of 19
Layered Mashed Potato & Mushroom Casserole
Fancy up regular mashed potatoes with a layer of mushroom duxelle—a sauté of finely chopped mushrooms and shallots. We omitted the traditional butter in the duxelle and added chard for a nutritional boost.
17of 19Brussels Sprout GratinA creamy Brussels sprouts casserole is a delightful accompaniment to any holiday meal. Our healthier version skips the heavy cream and butter found in most recipes—saving about 160 calories and 12 grams of saturated fat compared to a traditional version.View Recipe
17of 19
Brussels Sprout Gratin
A creamy Brussels sprouts casserole is a delightful accompaniment to any holiday meal. Our healthier version skips the heavy cream and butter found in most recipes—saving about 160 calories and 12 grams of saturated fat compared to a traditional version.
18of 19Broccoli with Creamy Parmesan SauceTopping steamed broccoli with a good-for-you cheese sauce is an easy way to entice picky eaters to eat their veggies.View Recipe
18of 19
Broccoli with Creamy Parmesan Sauce
Topping steamed broccoli with a good-for-you cheese sauce is an easy way to entice picky eaters to eat their veggies.
19of 19Healthy Green Bean CasseroleTypical green bean casseroles bathe ingredients in a heavy cream sauce. Our healthy version has fewer calories and less fat, thanks to a homemade roux.View Recipe
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Healthy Green Bean Casserole
Typical green bean casseroles bathe ingredients in a heavy cream sauce. Our healthy version has fewer calories and less fat, thanks to a homemade roux.
Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
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