Healthy Side Dishes, 18 Healthy & Delicious Side Dishes From Around The World.

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I know the holidays aren’t necessarily the time to think about Healthy Side Dishes,

but I do like to have a few options for those on special diets. We always celebrate Thanksgiving in the desert with my mom, and she loves to put on a big spread with lots of choices. We always have a gluten free option for the stuffing, and a low carb version  of mashed potatoes, in addition to regular potatoes. And of course, there will be plenty of vegetables!

So, with Thanksgiving just a few days away, here are 18 healthy side dishes from all around the world. You’ll find some vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, low-carb and gluten free dishes to help round out your holiday menu. Enjoy!

Get the recipe for: Simple Roasted Fall Vegetables.

Healthy Side Dish. Simple Roasted Fall Vegetables. Photo credit: Pinch and Swirl.
Simple Roasted Fall Vegetables. Photo credit: Pinch and Swirl.

Get the recipe for: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes and Parmesan.

Healthy Side Dishes. Brussels Sprouts with Red Pepper flakes
Brussels Sprouts with Red Pepper flakes. Photo credit: What A Girl Eats.

Get the recipe for: Garlic Green Beans.

Healthy side dishes. Nanou's Garlic Green Beans. Photo credit: The Life Jolie.
Nanou’s Garlic Green Beans. Photo credit: The Life Jolie.

These Classic Stuffed Mushrooms can double as both side dish and appetizer!

Healthy side dishes. Classic Stuffed Mushrooms. Photo Courtesy of Peas and Crayons.
Classic Stuffed Mushrooms. Photo credit: Peas and Crayons.

Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad with a tangy maple balsamic dressing.

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Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad. Photo credit: Tornadough Alli.

Get the recipe for: Autumn Kale Salad with Roasted Cauliflower and Apple.

Healthy side dishes.Autumn Kale Salad with Roasted Cauliflower and Apple. Photo credit: Domesticate Me.
Autumn Kale Salad with Roasted Cauliflower and Apple. Photo credit: Domesticate ME.

Sweet Potato Mash with Browned Butter and Sage is just 3 ingredients, but has lots of flavor!

Healthy side dishes. Sweet Potatoes with Browned Butter and Sage.
Sweet Potatoes with Browned Butter and Sage. Photo credit: What A Girl Eats.

Sautéed Rapini is a delicious classic Italian side dish.

Healthy side dishes. Italian Sautéed Rapini with Garlic. Photo credit: Christina's Cucina.
Italian Sautéed Rapini with Garlic. Photo credit: Christina’s Cucina.

Get the recipe for: Balsamic Oven-Roasted Root Vegetables. 

Healthy side dishes. Balsamic Oven Roasted Root Vegetables. Photo credit: The Rising Spoon.
Balsamic Oven Roasted Root Vegetables. Photo credit: The Rising Spoon.

How cool are these On-the-Stalk Roasted Brussels Sprouts?

On-the-stalk Roasted Brussels Sprouts. Photo credit: Nutmeg Nanny.
On-the-stalk Roasted Brussels Sprouts. Photo credit: Nutmeg Nanny.

This Wild Rice Salad with Cranberries, Apricots and Avocado would be a nice gluten free or vegetarian option to stuffing.

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Wild Rice Salad with Apricots and Avocado. Photo credit: Healthy Seasonal Recipes,

Another great salad is Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Cranberries, Pepitas and Parmesan.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pepitas, Apricots and Avocado. Photo credit: The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen.
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Cranberries, Pepitas and Parmesan. Photo credit: Girl in the Little Red Kitchen.

Love this simple, but delicious looking Rosemary Roasted Hasselback Potatoes.

Rosemary Roasted Hassleback Potatoes. Photo credit: Home and Plate.
Rosemary Roasted Hassleback Potatoes. Photo credit: Home and Plate.

Get the recipe for: Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic.

Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic. Photo Credit: Garlic & Zest.
Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic. Photo Credit: Garlic & Zest.

Fresh and crunchy Kale, Radicchio  and Currant Salad with Lemon Dressing.

Kale, Radicchio and Currant Salad with Lemon Dressing. Photo courtesy of Savory Experiments.
Kale, Radicchio and Currant Salad with Lemon Dressing. Photo credit of Savory Experiments.

Cauliflower Parsnip Puree with a Kick, is not only gluten free and low carb, it’s also dairy free.

Dairy Free Cauliflower Parsnip Puree with a Kick. Photo courtesy of Tasting Page.
Dairy Free Cauliflower Parsnip Puree with a Kick. Photo credit: Tasting Page.

These Cheesy Kale and Cauliflower Fritters are low-carb and gluten free.

Cheesy Kale and Cauliflower Fritters. Photo courtesy of All Day I Dream About Food.
Cheesy Kale and Cauliflower Fritters. Photo credit: of All Day I Dream About Food.

Get the recipe for: Cumin Spiced Roasted Potatoes with Goat Cheese Remoulade.

Cumin Spiced Roasted Potatoes with Goat Cheese Remoulade. Photo credit: The Suburban Soapbox.
Cumin Spiced Roasted Potatoes with Goat Cheese Remoulade. Photo credit: The Suburban Soapbox.

I hope you’ve found something new and interesting in this collection of Healthy Side Dishes.

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