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 wonderful way to use up the vegetables in your crisper.

A lighter version of the classic holiday recipe.

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.

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.

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

A healthy version of a classic fall favorite.

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

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

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

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

A zesty, low cal spin on a fast holiday favorite

Baked butternut squash with a sweet twist.

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

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

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!!

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.

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

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

The Alternative to Stuffing

Vegetarians deserve silky, rich gravy on Thanksgiving, too. Try serving this decadent version!

Makes 12 one half cup servings. A souffle like side dish perfect for the holidays or any time!

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

This recipe makes a half batch of my favorite potluck dish--perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Healthy and naturally sweet stuffing with generous serving portions.

How can you go wrong with spinach and long grain wild rice? You can't! This low-calorie side dish is perfect for any holiday meal and loaded with Vitamin A.