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

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. Submitted by: CHEF_MEG

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 seasoningsSubmitted by: MSSBETTYBOOP6

wonderful, no one ever guesses that this is sugar free and Never have any left oversSubmitted by: MURKOV

Could add a little protein powder to an individual serving if desired...??Submitted by: BUDGETMOM

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.Submitted by: CHEF_MEG

Pair onions and sweet potatoes with tangy blue cheese and crunchy walnuts for a stand-out side dish.
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Combined with chewy wheat berries, a tangy vinaigrette and salty Parmesan, this beet salad makes for a light supper or substantial side.Submitted by: CHEF_MEG

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

The Alternative to StuffingSubmitted by: FEATHEREDPINES

Super scrumptious, spicy muffins! I got this off of Allrecipes.com, but omitted a few things, and added a few things to make it lower fat & calories, based on one of the reviewers who said they used less sugar and replaced the oil with applesauce.
Makes 12.
muffins.
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This dish is simple and quick--you'll love it. Serve it for Thanksgiving or any night of the week. Submitted by: CHEF_MEG

Take the pumpkin beyond pie. Roasting a pumpkin in wedges cuts down on cooking time, and makes for a fun and tasty side dish. Submitted by: CHEF_MEG

You will be so surprised when you taste this dish! To balance the sweet potatoes, we've added celery root, chives, and garlic, plus a dab of Greek yogurt and butter.

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A lighter version of great granny's recipe!Submitted by: ELAINEHN

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.Submitted by: CASSIE753

Organic Brussel Sprouts are available in the fall/winter at your local Farmers' Market Submitted by: FRENCHYLOEB

In my house, pumpkins are for eating--not carving! Stuff small pumpkins for an interesting presentation. Submitted by: STEPFANIER

This delicious blend of maple syrup, sugar and cinnamon add a warm, homey taste to plain mashed sweet potatoes!Submitted by: BLONDIE929

Great Mashed Potato Recipe..Simple, Homemade, and Delicious!Submitted by: CD6061865

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Slightly sweet, salty and delicious flavours glaze over healthy red potatoes for an elegant side-dish that doesn’t have to be holidays-only! Submitted by: JO_JO_BA

A lighter accompaniment to Turkey. All the flavors of Thanksgiving without swimming butter and sugar.

Dried cranberries (or other dried fruit) can be substituted for the fresh cranberries, if the fresh are not available.Submitted by: 15THC_ODETTE

Making applesauce couldn't be easier. Just 3 ingredients (probably ones that you already have on hand)! This recipe doesn't use sugar, because I find that it is not needed, but you could always add sugar to taste. Submitted by: SLIMKATIE

great low fat low calorie version of originalSubmitted by: AMANDARN1

This recipe is adapted from one Padma Lakshmi submitted to a magazine around the holidays. Submitted by: CD5858976

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This is so perfect with pork, nothing better then fresh apples, beats store bought apple sauce. I got this recipe from Family Fresh CookingSubmitted by: SHELBSYD

It's VERY good! The only thing I recommend is that, if you're not too fond of sour cream, try using less!Submitted by: SKINNY4SUMMER-

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