Thanksgiving is coming up and I’m very excited. Family and friends get together to share a wonderful meal cooked with love. A fabulous way to boost your nutrition and fiber at Thanksgiving is to add a ton of side dishes loaded with vegetables and fruits. Here are 36 Dietitian-Approved Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes which include a multitude of colors from the fruits and vegetables to rock your antioxidant world. Enjoy your Thanksgiving feast with a burst of flavor from all these yummy recipes.

Cranberry Orange Ginger Relish by Nutrition Starring You

Naturally Sweetened Cranberry Sauce by The Foodie Dietitian 

Cranberry Sauce with Red Wine & Ginger by Healthy Ideas Place

Apple Cranberry Sauce by Nutrition to Fit

So-Simple Cinnamon Roasted Apples by Amy Gorin Nutrition

Healthy Cornbread with Chiles by Shaw’s Simple Swaps

Green Beans with Pecans, Cranberries, & Parmesan by The Nutrition Adventure

Coriander Roasted Carrots with Parsley and Pistachios by Dising Out Health 

Roasted Garlic Turmeric Parsnip Fries by Bucket List Tummy

Roasted Butternut Squash with Pomegranate Sauce by Amy Gorin Nutrition

Easy 5 Ingredient Oven Roasted Acorn Squash by The Grateful Grazer 

Roasted Lemon Pepper Asparagus by Amy Gorin Nutrition

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Shallots, Maple, and Mustard by Fork in the Road

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Walnuts by Marisa Moore Nutrition

Orange Glazed Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes by The Nutritionist Reviews 

Maple-Balsamic Roasted Winter Vegetables by Healthy Ideas Place

Easy Lemony Broccoli by Sarah Remmer, RD

Simple Oven Roasted Rosemary Potatoes by Lively Table 

Healthy Cheesy Potatoes by Create Kids Club

Sweet Potato Pie Bites by The Nutritionist Reviews

Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash with Tempeh “Sausage” by Hummusapian 

Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms by Champagne Nutrition

Croatian Sauerkraut by Me (Family. Food. Fiesta.)

Butternut Squash, Beet, and Barley Salad with Apple Maple Vinaigrette by Bucket List Tummy

Almond Apple Spinach Salad with Sumac Dressing by The Domestic Dietitian 

Fall Panzanella Salad by Food, Pleasure, & Health

Berry Harvest Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette by Kiss in the Kitchen 

Wild Rice & Acorn Squash Wedge Salad by Nutritionally

Roasted Pumpkin Farro Pilaf with Cranberries by Foods with Judes

Brussels Sprouts & Cauliflower Quinoa Gratin by Byte Sized Nutrition

Wild Mushroom & Artichoke Stuffing by Me (Family. Food. Fiesta.)

Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese by The Gourmet RD

Pecan Topped, Slightly-Sweet Sweet Potato Casserole by Liz’s Healthy Table

Mixed Vegetable Casserole by Craving Something Healthy 

Sweet Potato Walnut Balls by Food & Nutrition Solutions by Jill

Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Soup by Whole Living Lauren

For more Thanksgiving recipes including ways to cook the Turkey, check out:

A Delicious & Nutritious Thanksgiving Menu

5 Favorite Turkey Recipes from Dietitians (including leftovers)

Have a fabulous celebration!

By Sarah Koszyk, MA, RDN