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.
Simple Roasted Fall Vegetables. Photo credit: Pinch and Swirl.
Get the recipe for: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes and Parmesan.
Brussels Sprouts with Red Pepper flakes. Photo credit: What A Girl Eats.
Get the recipe for: Garlic Green Beans.
Nanou’s Garlic Green Beans. Photo credit: The Life Jolie.
These Classic Stuffed Mushrooms can double as both side dish and appetizer!
Classic Stuffed Mushrooms. Photo credit: Peas and Crayons.
Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad with a tangy maple balsamic dressing.
Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad. Photo credit: Tornadough Alli.
Get the recipe for: Autumn Kale Salad with Roasted Cauliflower and Apple.
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!
Sweet Potatoes with Browned Butter and Sage. Photo credit: What A Girl Eats.
Sautéed Rapini is a delicious classic Italian side dish.
Italian Sautéed Rapini with Garlic. Photo credit: Christina’s Cucina.
Get the recipe for: Balsamic Oven-Roasted Root Vegetables.
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.
This Wild Rice Salad with Cranberries, Apricots and Avocado would be a nice gluten free or vegetarian option to stuffing.
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 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.
Get the recipe for: Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic.
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 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 credit: Tasting Page.
These Cheesy Kale and Cauliflower Fritters are low-carb and gluten free.
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.
I hope you’ve found something new and interesting in this collection of Healthy Side Dishes. Wishing you and your family a peaceful and healthy holiday! Cynthia
Christina | Christina's Cucina says
I think the least we should do is have some healthy side dishes on holidays like Thanksgiving! These are all so delicious, too! Thanks for rounding them up and including my rapini!
Cynthia says
I agree! I think there are a lot of people who like to have healthy dishes or gluten free options!
Carolyn says
Thanks for including me! Pinning!
Jenn @ Peas and Crayons says
These look PHENOM! Thanks so much for including me!! <3 Sharing!
Cynthia says
Thank you Jenn!
Hope says
What a great roundup of healthy sidedishes. I’m always on the look out for gluten free sides! Thanks for sharing 🙂
GiGi Eats says
THOSE ON A STALK Brussels Sprouts = ARE CALLING TO ME!
Cynthia says
haha!