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Every Thanksgiving should have delicious Thanksgiving vegetable sides. These 55 recipes are all so tasty and healthy.
Vegetable Side Dishes for Thanksgiving
Even though turkey is the most important and traditional dish during Thanksgiving meal, vegetable side dishes are just as important. Without them, the feast won’t feel complete and the dinner table will feel plain. We have lots of delicious and healthy vegetable side dish recipes that you can choose from.
Also, see Make Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes and Best Thanksgiving Pie Recipes.
1. Instant Pot Glazed Carrots
The brown sugar glaze in this instant pot glazed carrots recipe adds just the right amount of sweetness to the carrots. This recipe is made with 5 simple ingredients and it’s so easy to cook in the pressure cooker.
2. Ranch Carrots
Ranch carrots are made with seasoned carrots that are baked to perfection. It results in carrots with slightly crisp edges that are tender on the inside. You will only need 4 ingredients for this easy delicious side dish.
3. Easy Roasted Carrots
Having delicious roasted carrots at your Thanksgiving dinner may sound too simple. But they’re so tasty that you should try them. The carrots are so soft and roasting them to perfection gave them an amazing flavor.
4. Glazed Grilled Carrots
The guests will love this glazed grilled carrots recipe. The brown sugar’s sweetness mixes well with the tasty grilled carrots. The charred look is also very appealing and gives a smoky flavor.
5. Cracker Barrel Carrots
Cracker Barrel carrots are a budget-friendly side dish that copies the style of Cracker Barrel. This copycat recipe is an excellent side dish that has the perfect blend of sweetness. It’s made with baby carrots that are easy to boil. Add in brown sugar and butter that loads the carrots with so much flavor.
6. Crock Pot Glazed Carrots
An effortless way to cook glazed carrots is by cooking them in a slow cooker. Crock pot glazed carrots are made with 6 easy ingredients that you just toss inside the slow cooker. All you have to do is stir it once halfway through and wait for it to be cooked.
7. Air Fryer Carrots
Air fryer carrots are so crispy outside while tender inside that even the kids have fun eating this dish. It’s seasoned with easy ingredients that are just enough to bring out a delicious taste. It’s a recipe that’s similar to fries but is a lot healthier and easier to make.
Green Vegetable Side Dish Recipes
Make your dinner table look greener with these green vegetable side dish recipes. These dishes include recipes for asparagus, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and more.
8. Vegetable Kabobs
Vegetable kabobs are the perfect vegan alternative to meat kabobs. They are so smoky and flavorful and have an amazing marinade.
9. Oven Roasted Parmesan Asparagus
Jazz up your asparagus with some parmesan to create the perfect side dish. Oven roasted parmesan asparagus is roasted to perfection and is so flavorful that even the kids will love it. It’s so quick to make and will surely be a crowd pleaser this Thanksgiving.
10. Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Wrapping bacon on asparagus is one of the best side dish ideas ever. Bacon wrapped asparagus is made with savory bacon and fresh asparagus basted with BBQ sauce. It’s so smoky and flavorful.
11. Spinach Artichoke Dip
Dip your turkey in this delicious spinach artichoke dip. It’s so creamy and cheesy, and the vegetables are full of flavors. It’s so easy and quick to make, perfect for celebrations.
12. Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Bacon Brussels sprouts are so delicious that even picky eaters won’t have a problem with this dish. In the recipe, the Brussels sprouts are cooked in bacon grease which gives them more flavor. The cooking process is so easy, but the results are so flavorful.
13. Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
If you’re looking for the easiest Brussels sprouts side dish recipe, try air fryer Brussels sprouts. Just season the Brussels sprouts and put them in the air fryer. This recipe is crispy on the outside and tender and flavorful on the inside.
14. Roasted Zucchini and Squash
The vegetables in this roasted zucchini and squash recipe are soft, but not soggy, and are seasoned perfectly. It’s the perfect sheet pan veggie side dish for Thanksgiving.
You can easily make this acorn squash or butternut squash. Add in spaghetti squash for delicious flavor.
15. Creamy Vegetable Soup
Creamy vegetable soup is so tasty, hearty, and super creamy. The recipe uses potatoes, carrots, celery, and broccoli in the soup. But you can put almost any vegetable and it will taste as good.
16. Grilled Broccoli
Grilling broccoli gives it amazing flavor and crispy edges without requiring too much work. Grilled broccoli has a texture that’s so different from regular broccoli that even the kids enjoy this dish. This recipe also has a tip for a no clean up cooking process.
17. Broccoli Salad
Combine different delicious and healthy vegetables in one bowl by making this special broccoli salad. The combination of mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar with carrots, broccoli, and bacon gives this dish a unique flavorful taste. It’s crunchy, sweet, and salty in one amazing salad.
You can even add in kale to make a kale salad. This is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving menu.
18. Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup
Cooking broccoli cheese soup in the crock pot is the best way to prepare this side dish during a busy Thanksgiving. It’s a low effort, but the results are amazing. The soup is so creamy and the cheddar cheese adds so much flavor.
19. Cauliflower Fried Rice
If you’re a rice lover, but on a strict keto diet, this cauliflower fried rice recipe is for you. You can enjoy all the flavors from regular fried rice but without any carbs. It’s made with riced cauliflower, frozen peas and diced carrots blend, green onions, and more.
20. Cucumber Onion Salad
This cucumber onion salad side dish recipe is so delicious even though you only need 4 ingredients to make it. It’s so cheap and easy to make, but it’s the perfect healthy side dish for family gatherings like Thanksgiving.
21. Paula Deen’s Broccoli Salad
Recreate this copycat version of Paula Deen’s broccoli salad using simple ingredients at your home. This salad is made with fresh vegetables covered with a delicious homemade dressing.
22. Broccoli Cranberry Salad
No one can resist the sweet and crunchy combo of this broccoli cranberry salad. The cranberry brings out an unexpected flavor twist to the salad that will surprise your guests.
23. The Best Air Fryer Vegetables
The vegetables in this best air fryer vegetable recipe are so tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. It’s made with different vegetables that fill your mouth with various flavors and textures. It’s tasty, healthy, and perfect for Thanksgiving.
24. Grilled Vegetables in Foil Pack
You can make grilled vegetables in foil pack in so many ways. You can follow the recipe or use different vegetables depending on what you have on you. Either way, it will result in flavorful vegetables that are packed with flavor.
25. Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts make a great holiday appetizer or side dish. The bacon and brown sugar add sweetness and savory to the Brussels sprouts. It’s a healthy kid-friendly dish.
26. Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
If you’re hesitant to try Brussels sprouts, you can try this recipe. These oven roasted Brussels sprouts are crispy and tender, but not soggy. It’s the perfect side dish for any meal.
27. Keto Loaded Cauliflower
Enjoy this keto loaded cauliflower dish for a delicious and guilt free side dish. This recipe is packed with bacon, cheese, and more. It’s so tasty that you won’t even notice that it’s keto.
Roasted cauliflower is delicious topped with cheese.
28. Broccoli and Rice Casserole
Make a large pot of broccoli and rice casserole on Thanksgiving for an easy side dish. Wild rice and broccoli make such an amazing combination. It’s so creamy, cheesy, and flavorful.
29. Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Replace mashed potatoes with cauliflower mashed potatoes for a delicious low-carb side dish. The recipe is easier than mashed potatoes but tastes just like regular mashed potatoes. Now, enjoy a bowl of this delicious meal guilt-free!
Potato and Sweet Potato Side Dishes
Whether you prefer sweet potatoes over regular potatoes or the other way around, these recipes won’t disappoint you.
30. Sweet Potato Casserole
This sweet potato casserole recipe will become a crowd favorite on Thanksgiving. The recipe has creamy sweet potatoes topped with delicious pecan streusel and marshmallows. It’s an amazing comfort recipe that completes your holiday dinner.
31. Crock Pot Sweet Potato Soup
Serve this hearty crock pot sweet potato soup for Thanksgiving. It’s so creamy, rich, thick, and full of flavor. You can taste all the flavors of fall in this easy recipe.
32. Pan Fried Potatoes
Every guest during your Thanksgiving dinner will love this pan fried potatoes recipe. Each potato is crispy on the outside, but fluffy in the center. It’s the perfect comfort food.
33. Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Level up your classic baked potatoes by making them in the air fryer. This makes the cooking process so much quicker while still tasting delicious. It results in light and fluffy baked potatoes.
34. Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Level up your regular mashed potatoes by making loaded mashed potatoes instead. This recipe is full of bacon, cheese, chives, sour cream, and ranch flavors. It’s a delicious flavor bomb you can serve at Thanksgiving.
35. Mashed Potato Cakes
Turn your mashed potatoes into delicious cakes, with this recipe. This mashed potato cake recipe is crispy outside, but soft inside, and tastes amazing. Just add your favorite toppings, and it becomes the best side dish.
36. Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole
This cracker barrel sweet potato casserole recipe is rich and delicious with the creamiest filling. The sweet and creamy potatoes are perfectly cooked and layered in a baking dish.
37. Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
These rosemary roasted potatoes are so easy, needing only 5 simple ingredients. The rosemary added to roasted potatoes is just so delicious that you won’t be able to resist them.
38. Grilled Sweet Potatoes
Grilled sweet potatoes are great for Thanksgiving because they have a savory and sweet taste that your family will love. It only uses a few easy ingredients, but will result in an amazing side dish.
39. Potatoes Au Gratin
This potatoes au gratin recipe will quickly become a family favorite on Thanksgiving. It’s made with thinly sliced potatoes that are mixed in a creamy sauce topped with cheese.
40. Microwave Baked Potatoes
This microwave baked potato recipe is the easiest way to make baked potatoes. It only takes a few minutes to make, but you will still be able to create amazing results. So, if you’re running out of time, this recipe is your best bet.
41. Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Oven baked sweet potato fries are so much healthier than regular fries. It’s baked so you won’t have to deal with all the greasy oil.
42. Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Change things up with this garlic mashed potatoes recipe. Each bite from this delicious side dish is full of fluffy and creamy goodness. It’s made with simple and inexpensive ingredients, so you can enjoy this even if you’re on a budget.
43. Best Homemade Mashed Potatoes Recipe
The best homemade mashed potatoes recipe is creamy, fluffy, and super yummy. You can easily make it from scratch with easy ingredients and a simple method. Everybody loves this delicious comfort food.
44. Traditional Potato Salad
Your guests will enjoy this delicious traditional potato salad. This recipe has the perfect blend of mayonnaise, sweet pickles, spices, and more that even the pickiest of eaters will love.
Green Beans Recipes
Green beans can be cooked in a lot of ways. Let’s explore different green bean recipes that are sure to be tasty and easy to make.
45. Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole
Instant pot green bean casserole is a great side dish recipe. It has layers made of mushroom soup, green beans, and French Onions.
It’s a recipe that saves time and oven space. As you can cook it in a pressure cooker for 30 minutes. This leaves your oven open for other delicious Thanksgiving dishes.
46. Grilled Green Beans
If you have foil, a grill, and some green beans, you have to try this grilled green beans recipe. The beans are flavorful and tasty and have a crispy texture. The easy ingredients and simple process make this side dish for any meal.
Top with you favorite herbs for delicious flavor.
47. Sautéed Green Beans
Sautéed green beans is a dish full of flavor that you can make in less than 10 minutes. It has a delicious garlic flavor and the olive oil makes the green beans so tasty. It’s seasoned perfectly and the green beans are not mushy.
We have even drizzled honey, maple syrup and lemon juice for a gluten-free side dish.
48. Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
Making tiny bundles of bacon-wrapped green beans is so fun. It looks so fabulous on the dining table, so your guest will love it. Plus, it tastes amazing with the perfect blend of flavors from the bacon, sugar, and green beans.
These Roast green beans are a family favorite.
49. Skillet Green Bean Casserole
Cooking green bean casserole on a skillet is so easy and the result tastes amazing. This recipe is full of flavor and will always turn out deliciously. If your oven is full, try this classic skillet dish instead.
50. Classic Green Bean Casserole
Everyone will look forward to this delicious classic Thanksgiving side dish. From the creamy green beans to the crispy fried onion topping, green bean casserole should never be missing from the menu.
Vegetable Salad Recipes
When there is an occasion, salads should never be missing. Here are some of the best vegetable salad recipes you can serve on Thanksgiving.
51. Ramen Noodle Salad
Ramen noodle salad is a great Thanksgiving side dish that’s made with coleslaw mix, ramen noodles, and more. It has a crispy texture and an amazing dressing that brings this recipe all together.
The perfect side for Turkey Day.
52. Roasted Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
Roasted tomato and mozzarella salad looks stunning when you plate them. The tomatoes are roasted to perfection and pair well with the mozzarella cheese.
53. Creamy Greek Salad
This creamy Greek salad is so creamy and delicious. It’s made with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and more blended with lots of olives and feta cheese.
54. Caesar Salad
When we’re talking about salad, Caesar salad should never be missing. This recipe is so easy and tastes better than the salad kits you buy at the store. What’s great about Caesar salads is that it’s so simple that it fits with any meal.
55. Copycat Olive Garden Salad
Impress your family by recreating the popular Olive Garden salad at home. It’s crisp, fresh, and full of flavor. It has all the flavors you would expect from Olive Garden.
Add this side to your Thanksgiving table.
56. Candied Yams
Easy Thanksgiving Vegetable Side Dishes:
These side dishes are easy to make and loaded with flavor. My family loves creamed corn or corn casserole to add to our menu. We even have made fresh green beans topped with parmesan cheese.
If you are looking for delicious side dishes other than stuffing, make one of these vegetable recipes.
More Thanksgiving Recipes to try
