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Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Your Thanksgiving dinner will be even more delicious when you serve one of these veggie sides. Whether you want classic sweet potato or green bean casserole or opt for a hearty salad or scalloped veggie dish, everything you need is in this collection. Plus, these recipes have four- and five-star ratings, so rest assured that they’re crowd-pleasing, holiday dinner winners. Pair your turkey and stuffing with our Roasted Honeynut Squash or Carrot Casserole for a festive meal that you’ll want to make each year.
01of 20Roasted Honeynut SquashHoneynut 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.View Recipe
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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.
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02of 20Roasted Garlic-Parmesan CabbageAli RedmondCabbage gets transformed in the oven with garlic, Parmesan and olive oil in this simple vegetable side. This irresistible side dish would make a welcome addition to any meal—try serving it alongside chicken or steak.View Recipe
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Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Cabbage
Ali Redmond
Cabbage gets transformed in the oven with garlic, Parmesan and olive oil in this simple vegetable side. This irresistible side dish would make a welcome addition to any meal—try serving it alongside chicken or steak.
03of 20No-Sugar-Added Sweet Potato CasseroleInstead of loading up this comfort food side with tons of brown sugar and marshmallows, we have turned to sweet spices, vanilla and inherently sweet dried fruit to enhance the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes. A topping of pecans and pepitas replaces traditional marshmallow topping to keep it healthy and add texture and color for a beautiful casserole.View Recipe
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No-Sugar-Added Sweet Potato Casserole
Instead of loading up this comfort food side with tons of brown sugar and marshmallows, we have turned to sweet spices, vanilla and inherently sweet dried fruit to enhance the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes. A topping of pecans and pepitas replaces traditional marshmallow topping to keep it healthy and add texture and color for a beautiful casserole.
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Fall Chopped Salad with Spinach, Butternut Squash, Apples & Cheddar
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Massaged Kale Salad
06of 20Garlic Mashed PotatoesWhat could be more satisfying than mashed potatoes? In this garlic mashed potato recipe, the potatoes are flavored with poached garlic, thinned with chicken stock and enriched with a small amount of sour cream. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if you’re cooking for a crowd–say for Thanksgiving dinner.View Recipe
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes
What could be more satisfying than mashed potatoes? In this garlic mashed potato recipe, the potatoes are flavored with poached garlic, thinned with chicken stock and enriched with a small amount of sour cream. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if you’re cooking for a crowd–say for Thanksgiving dinner.
07of 20Carrot CasserolePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners, Prop Stylist: Julia BaylessCarrot casserole is a great holiday side dish that’s both creamy and savory with just a touch of sweetness from the carrots. Coriander and dry mustard add lovely background flavors to the cream sauce. Microwaving the carrots gives them a jump-start in the cooking process and ensures that they’re cooked through. The carrots should all be sliced thinly so they cook evenly. If you have one, a mandoline can make quick work of the slicing, but a good sharp knife will also do the trick.View Recipe
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Carrot Casserole
Carrot casserole is a great holiday side dish that’s both creamy and savory with just a touch of sweetness from the carrots. Coriander and dry mustard add lovely background flavors to the cream sauce. Microwaving the carrots gives them a jump-start in the cooking process and ensures that they’re cooked through. The carrots should all be sliced thinly so they cook evenly. If you have one, a mandoline can make quick work of the slicing, but a good sharp knife will also do the trick.
08of 20Sauteed Broccoli & Kale with Toasted Garlic ButterIn this easy vegetable side dish, broccoli and kale are drizzled with a butter, garlic and crushed red pepper sauce. Serve this healthy recipe alongside roasted chicken, turkey or ham–or on top of your favorite whole grain, such as quinoa or farro.View Recipe
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Sauteed Broccoli & Kale with Toasted Garlic Butter
In this easy vegetable side dish, broccoli and kale are drizzled with a butter, garlic and crushed red pepper sauce. Serve this healthy recipe alongside roasted chicken, turkey or ham–or on top of your favorite whole grain, such as quinoa or farro.
09of 20Spicy Black-Eyed Pea & Collard Green SaladPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterThis black-eyed pea and collard green salad recipe can be served warm or at room temperature, either as a side dish or as a vegetarian main course along with rice or crusty bread. Harissa and peri-peri sauce provide gentle heat, and preserved lemon gives it briny tang.View Recipe
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Spicy Black-Eyed Pea & Collard Green Salad
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
This black-eyed pea and collard green salad recipe can be served warm or at room temperature, either as a side dish or as a vegetarian main course along with rice or crusty bread. Harissa and peri-peri sauce provide gentle heat, and preserved lemon gives it briny tang.
10of 20Kale-Butternut Squash GratinThis colorful gratin dish livens up any holiday plate. Creamy melted Gruyère is comforting, while a blend of cumin, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper lends a warm, spicy note.View Recipe
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Kale-Butternut Squash Gratin
This colorful gratin dish livens up any holiday plate. Creamy melted Gruyère is comforting, while a blend of cumin, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper lends a warm, spicy note.
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Loaded Scalloped Potatoes with Bacon, Cheddar & Chives
12of 20Anthony Anderson’s Sweet Potato Home Fries with Cranberry-Hazelnut CrumblePhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Chelesa Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyThese home fries are made with sweet potatoes, which are rich in fiber as well as vitamin A, a nutrient which can help support a healthy immune system. Actor Anthony Anderson likes sprinkling a cranberry-hazelnut crumble on top for an easy but delicious upgrade.View Recipe
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Anthony Anderson’s Sweet Potato Home Fries with Cranberry-Hazelnut Crumble
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Chelesa Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
These home fries are made with sweet potatoes, which are rich in fiber as well as vitamin A, a nutrient which can help support a healthy immune system. Actor Anthony Anderson likes sprinkling a cranberry-hazelnut crumble on top for an easy but delicious upgrade.
13of 20Balsamic Oven-Roasted CarrotsRoasting carrots in the oven brings out their sweetness, which is enhanced further with a tangy balsamic and maple glaze. Serve these balsamic roasted carrots as an easy weeknight side dish.View Recipe
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Balsamic Oven-Roasted Carrots
Roasting carrots in the oven brings out their sweetness, which is enhanced further with a tangy balsamic and maple glaze. Serve these balsamic roasted carrots as an easy weeknight side dish.
14of 20Slow-Cooker Green Bean Casserole with Crispy OnionsThanks to fresh green beans, an easy homemade cream sauce and crispy onion topping, this green bean casserole recipe is healthier and more delicious than traditional recipes that use canned soup, beans and onions. Plus, the slow cooker saves you time cooking at the stove. Make sure to use fresh green beans, as frozen green beans will become mushy.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Onions
Thanks to fresh green beans, an easy homemade cream sauce and crispy onion topping, this green bean casserole recipe is healthier and more delicious than traditional recipes that use canned soup, beans and onions. Plus, the slow cooker saves you time cooking at the stove. Make sure to use fresh green beans, as frozen green beans will become mushy.
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Black-Eyed Peas with Slab Bacon
Jerrelle Guy
16of 20Cheesy Corn CasseroleThis cheesy corn casserole is surprisingly light and fluffy, thanks to eggs and a whirl in the blender. The sweet corn batter and salty Cheddar cheese make this casserole pleasing to kids and adults alike.View Recipe
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Cheesy Corn Casserole
This cheesy corn casserole is surprisingly light and fluffy, thanks to eggs and a whirl in the blender. The sweet corn batter and salty Cheddar cheese make this casserole pleasing to kids and adults alike.
17of 20Shaved Brussels Sprouts SaladPhotographer: 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.View Recipe
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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.
18of 20Beet SaladPhotographer / Victor Protasio, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Kay ClarkeThis simple beet salad recipe uses just a handful of ingredients to create a delightful side dish. Roasted beets add a sweet, earthy and aromatic flavor that shines in this side salad.View Recipe
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Beet Salad
Photographer / Victor Protasio, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke
This simple beet salad recipe uses just a handful of ingredients to create a delightful side dish. Roasted beets add a sweet, earthy and aromatic flavor that shines in this side salad.
19of 20Collard GreensCollard greens are meltingly tender when cooked for a long period of time. Smoked turkey in place of bacon adds the traditional smoky taste.View Recipe
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Collard Greens
Collard greens are meltingly tender when cooked for a long period of time. Smoked turkey in place of bacon adds the traditional smoky taste.
20of 20Creamed SpinachWilliam DickeyThis creamed spinach recipe is loaded with greens and bound together with just enough creamy goodness to make it luscious but not heavy. Serve it alongside just about anything—from holiday roasts and ham to grilled steak or tofu, you really can’t go wrong!View Recipe
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Creamed Spinach
William Dickey
This creamed spinach recipe is loaded with greens and bound together with just enough creamy goodness to make it luscious but not heavy. Serve it alongside just about anything—from holiday roasts and ham to grilled steak or tofu, you really can’t go wrong!
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