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Pinterest’s Top 10 Healthy Thanksgiving Sides Recipes

We know now how important it is to find the best healthy Thanksgiving sides recipes on Pinterest to share with your family. But it’s so easy to get pulled into a rabbit hole. It’s an endless scroll of visually appealing deliciousness.

But here’s the thing- you can’t make ALL of these Thanksgiving side recipes so why not choose from the very best?

After hours of research and reviews, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 healthy side dishes for Thanksgiving. As a bonus, we’ve added the estimated macros per serving (if they’re available) so you can know exactly what’s on your plate.

For the low carb and keto dieters, check out this Keto Diet Menu For Thanksgiving for some low carb Thanksgiving recipes.

Let’s get into it!

Top 10 Healthy Thanksgiving Sides on Pinterest

Sweet Potato Casserole with Maple Pecan Topping

This healthy Thanksgiving side is a lighter take on the traditional Sweet Potato Casserole.

Health Factor: Vegan, Gluten Free

Time to Prepare: 60 mins

Ease of Preparation: Easy

Serves: 8-10

Ingredients:

  • Sweet potato
  • Almond milk
  • Vegan butter
  • Cinnamon
  • Allspice
  • Pecans
  • Almond Flour
  • Maple syrup

Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Maple Pecan Topping

Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta

Time to Prepare: 40 mins

Ease of Preparation: Easy

Serves: 6

Calories: 122 Kcal

Ingredients:

  • Butternut squash
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt, pepper, and garlic powder
  • Fresh cranberries
  • Honey
  • Finely crumbled feta
  • Ground cinnamon to taste 
  • Fresh or dried parsley to garnish, optional

Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta

 

Roasted Mushrooms in a Browned Butter, Garlic and Thyme Sauce

Time to Prepare: 30 mins

Ease of Preparation: Easy

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

  • Mushrooms, cleaned
  • Oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Butter
  • Garlic, chopped
  • Thyme, chopped
  • Lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cranberry Orange Glazed Green Beans

Time to Prepare: 30 mins

Ease of Preparation: Easy

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

  • fresh green beans
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon minced fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 2 Tablespoons orange marmalade
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Black pepper

Get the recipe here.

Creamy Broccoli Casserole

Creamy Broccoli Casserole is a family-favourite. Even the kids will love this cheesy Thanksgiving side dish.

Health Factor: Questionable, but it’s delicious
Time to Prepare: 30-40 mins

Ease of Preparation: Easy

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:

  • Broccoli florets
  • Shredded mild or medium cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1  can cream of mushroom soup
  • Mayonnaise
  • Milk
  • Egg, lightly beaten
  • Salt
  • Ritz and/or Keebler Club cracker crumbs

 

Get the recipe here.

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Who can go wrong with mashed potatoes? If you’ve been having the healthier version all year, now is the time to indulge in the awesome carb-filled Thanksgiving staple.

If you want a low carb version, you can check out this Creamy Mashed Cauliflower Recipe.

Health Factor: Questionable, but delicious

Time to Prepare: 30 mins

Ease of Preparation: Easy

Serves: 3-5

Ingredients: 

  • Yukon gold or russet potatoes
  • Unsalted butter
  • Cream cheese
  • Half and half cream
  • Salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • Fresh chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

The Best and Creamiest Mashed Potatoes

Parmesan Roasted Green Beans

Health Factor: Pretty healthy

Time to Prepare: 15 mins

Ease of Preparation: Easy

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients: 

  • Fresh green beans
  • Olive oil
  • Grated parmesan cheese
  • Panko breadcrumbs
  • Kosher salt

Parmesan Roasted Green Beans

Maple Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash

Time to Prepare: 50 mins

Ease of Preparation: Easy

Serves: 4

Calories: 67 kcal

Ingredients: 

  • Butternut squash
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Roasted Butternut Squash

healthy thanksgiving sides

Baked Creamy Corn Casserole

Time to Prepare: 50 mins

Ease of Preparation: Medium

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients: 

  • Milk
  • Heavy cream
  • Butter, unsalted
  • Sugar
  • Flour
  • Salt
  • Corn kernels, fresh or frozen (thawed) – well drained
  • 2 eggs
  • Shredded Asiago (optional)

Baked Creamy Corn Casserole

These 10 healthy Thanksgiving recipes can be enjoyed by the whole family. Wow your loved ones with the most popular Thanksgiving sides on Pinterest and as a bonus, they’re (mostly) healthy too.

Related: How To Stay on The Keto Diet During The Holiday

 

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