Thanksgiving Side Items Recipes (Most Popular)

You'll never believe that this creamy, rich dish doesn't have any potatoes! It's also high in protein for a side with 10 grams per serving!

Toss the canned cranberry jelly and use this homemade version instead. It's ready in no time, and it's full of healthy fruit!

A lighter version of the classic holiday recipe.

A wonderful way to use up the vegetables in your crisper.

A healthy version of a classic fall favorite.

Try this over whole wheat toast with nut butter or to thicken fall soups. You won't believe we didn't add any sugar!

Kid prepared and approved! I am always looking for a salad that my kids can make and then devour. This is a winner for kids and moms.

A re-working of the traditional Thanksgiving side dish. Extra Mushrooms and garlic hide the fact that you are using low-fat dairy products.

Whole wheat bread gives this side staying power. The fruits and vegetables bulk up the dish, so a little goes a long way. A bit of turkey bacon adds another layer of flavor without adding many calories.

After one sip of this savory pumpkin soup, you will be surprised to find it packs a little heat.

I make this at thanksgiving time and its simply delicious and healthier and a lot less soduim than stove top or other boxed stuffing with seasonings

wonderful, no one ever guesses that this is sugar free and Never have any left overs

A lightened up version of a family favorite.

Could add a little protein powder to an individual serving if desired...??

Gravy gets a bad rap, but this tasty sauce can be made with almost no fat.

Onions are often part of the chorus in a dish, but this time we're bringing them to center stage. This is the perfect fall side dish to serve with pork tenderloin or roasted chicken.

A zesty, low cal spin on a fast holiday favorite

Pair onions and sweet potatoes with tangy blue cheese and crunchy walnuts for a stand-out side dish.

Baked butternut squash with a sweet twist.

My family loves green bean casserole, but it is sooo fattening!! So, here is our modified version that is now a favorite in our home for special holidays! When I bring it for potlucks, I never bring any home!!

Saved this recipe from Cooking Light magazine. many years agi, Regularly use this for Thanksgiving & other Holidays. Family raves about it.

This sauce gets better over days, great for leftovers at the holidays.

My family loves these and it is a great way to get the kids to eat veggies.

This dish is our family's favorite and is different than the traditional marshmallow-topped recipe.

Roasted potatoes are a perfect side dish for a cool weather dinner.

The Alternative to Stuffing

This is a low fat version of the bread stuffing I grew up eating.

This dish is simple and quick--you'll love it. Serve it for Thanksgiving or any night of the week.