55 Veggie-Forward Thanksgiving Side Dishes

This collection of Thanksgiving side dishes highlights the best of fall produce. Full of flavor and healing nutrients our bodies crave -these are perfect for your Thanksgiving menu, the holiday table, fall gatherings or weeknight dinners. Whether you are looking for vegetable side dishes, vegan side dishes, vegetarian side dishes, beautiful holiday salads or baked goods for the Thanksgiving table- there is something for the whole family to love on Turkey Day! Need more Thanksgiving inspiration? Check out our favorite Thanksgiving Dinner Menu Ideas! ✨

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Vegetable Side Dishes

These vegetable side dishes feature healthy fall veggies front and center! Most of these easy side dishes are vegan or vegan-adaptable.

Wild Rice Pilaf

This Wild Rice Pilaf recipe is hearty, textural, and savory. Nutty wild rice is paired with mushrooms, pecans, leeks, Brussels sprouts, and craisins. A lovely, colorful side dish that is vegan and gluten-free.

Blistered Green Beans

Green Beans with Toasted Walnut Vinaigrette and herbs, a simple, delicious vegan side dish that will enhance almost any meal.  Vegan and Gluten-free.

Glazed Carrots

This simple Glazed Carrots recipe is a delightful addition to any meal, tender and succulent with just the right balance of sweet and tangy. Make it with honey or maple syrup. Special enough for the holiday table and easy enough for weeknight dinners. Vegan-adaptable.

Sauteed Mushrooms

These simple Sautéed Mushrooms can transform even the humblest of meals into a feast! Quick, easy and full of nutrients, a delicious healthy side dish that pairs with many things!

Roasted Kuri Squash

Tender and delicious Roasted Red Kuri Squash baked with an ancho chili powder -maple rub.  A perfect fall and winter side dish.  Easy to make with very little hands-on time. Vegan and Gluten-free. Feel free to sub acorn squash!

Green Beans Almondine

This Green Beans Almondine recipe is so simple yet full of incredible flavor! Toasty almonds, crispy garlic, lemon zest, shallots, and chili pepper flakes bring it up a notch!  One of our favorite Thanksgiving classics! Vegan.

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

A simple recipe for Roasted Brussels Sprouts with garlic and balsamic- tender, caramelized and full of toasty deep flavor.  An easy vegan side dish ready in 30 minutes!

Sauteed Turnips

Pan Seared Turnips with Miso Glaze  A simple and addicting appetizer or side dish.  Vegan and GF.

 

Roasted Delicata Squash

This Roasted Delicata Squash with shallots and hazelnuts is the perfect healthy Side Dish -elegant, flavorful and unique, it’s beautiful too. Vegan!

Steamed Broccoli 

This 15-minute broccoli with Garlic, Lemon Zest and Chili flakesis our “go-to” broccoli recipe -simple, yet full of amazing flavor! Vegan, healthy can be made in 15 minutes!

Simple Sauteed Greens

Simple Sautéed Greens with garlic, shallots and lemon should be on every Thanksgiving Table! It is probably the most used recipe in our household– this healthy side dish recipe is quick and easy, vegan, low carb and packed full of healthy nutrients!

Hazelnut Green Beans

These Hazelnut Green beans with lemon zest and truffle oil – are a beautiful addition to your Thanksgiving table. Lemony and bright, with earthy notes of toasted Hazelnuts, the truffle oil elevates!

Roasted Yams

Let’s skip the marshmallows! This recipe for Maple Roasted Yams with Pecans  is simple to make, and full of delicious flavor! Lighter than sweet potato casserole, it’s still hearty and satisfying. Perfect for the Thanksgiving table.

 

Coconut Creamed Spinach

Coconut Creamed Spinach – Rich and luscious Coconut Creamed Spinach has a silky melt-in-your-mouth texture. Simple to put together and makes an easy delicious side dish.  Vegan and Gluten-Free!

Roasted Parsnips

Roasted Parsnips with Romesco Sauce, a flavorful vegan side dish that is perfect for Sunday suppers or the holiday table!

Braised Lentils

This recipe for Simple Braised French Lentils is nourishing and comforting and a delicious healthy vegan side dish, that will pair well with your thanksgiving offerings.

Simple Roasted Vegetables

Simple Roasted Veggies – a  healthy side dish that comes out perfect every time. Use any veggies you like!  Add sweet onions or red onions and a splash of balsamic vinegar if you like. Easy, healthy, delicious! Vegan and Gluten-free.

Melting Slow Roasted Cabbage

Melting Slow Braised Cabbage – cooked low and slow in the oven until meltingly tender, then topped with Gremolata. This vegan side dish is totally delectable, almost hearty enough to serve as a main over creamy mashed potatoes. A beautiful vegan side dish, deserving of your Thanksgiving dinner.

 Moroccan Roasted Carrots

Roasted Moroccan Carrots with Citrus a tasty, flavorful vegetable side dish that would be delicious on your thanksgiving tables.

 Roasted Beets 

Moroccan Roasted Beets with Pomegranate Seeds – a festive Thanksgiving side dish!

Hasselback Potatoes

Rosemary Garlic Hasselback Potatoes are a departure from traditional potatoes, but are so much fun! A nice addition to your holiday table.

Roasted Butternut Squash

 Miso Roasted Butternut Squash- a savory Thanksgiving side dish full of umami flavor.

Cranberry Sauce

Orange Maple Cranberry Sauce with fresh apple is a bright and healthy addition to your holiday feast!  Easy, fast, and can be made ahead.   Maple-sweetened, and free of refined sugar, vegan and gluten-free

Green Bean Casserole

This healthy Green Bean Casserole is made with fresh green beans, oven-baked crispy shallots, and a creamy mushroom sauce that is VEGAN! Easy, healthy and delicious, worthy of the holiday table.

Cozy Vegetarian Side Dishes

These vegetarian side dishes are cozy and hearty and full of fall flavors- perfect for special gatherings and the holiday table.

Cornbread Stuffing

Cornbread Stuffing with Cranberries and Pecans and Toasted Pecans is richly flavored and so delicious!  The perfect addition to your holiday table.  This recipe can easily be made a day ahead of baking.  Vegetarian and Gluten-Free adaptable.

Scalloped Potatoes

These easy Scalloped Potatoes are made with simple ingredients and just 25 minutes of hands-on time, before baking in the oven. Tender and creamy with a golden crispy top, they are perfect for weeknights or the holiday table.

Butternut Squash Gratin

Butternut Squash Gratin with Leeks, Sage and Walnuts – a delicious Thanksgiving side dish, highlighting the best of fall flavors, worthy of your holiday table.

Mushroom Stuffing

Wild Mushroom Stuffing with fennel and leeks –  a tasty vegetarian Thanksgiving Side Dish that is full of depth and flavor flavors.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes  – a cozy Thanksgiving side dish that can be made in under 30 minutes. Sweet potatoes are full of so many nutrients! One of my favorite recipes because it goes so well with so many things!

 

Savory Leek Bread Pudding

Savory Leek Bread Pudding with Gruyere and Thyme – a delicious, decadent Thanksgiving side dish, perfect for the holiday table.

Parsnip Gratin

 Parsnip Gratin with Gruyère and Thyme One of my personal favorites, this Parsnip Gratin sings of fall. It’s delicious and luxurious, the perfect Thanksgiving Side dish!

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes  Our favorite Mashed potatoes with a whisper of horseradish- a flavorful, lightened-up version of mashed potatoes that is vegan adaptable- with an optional horseradish kick, perfect for Thanksgiving.

Mushroom Gravy

An easy recipe for Mushroom Gravy that is vegetarian (vegan-adaptable) healthy and full of depth and flavor.

Cauliflower Gratin

 Cauliflower Gratin with Garlic and Sage a cozy, rich comforting side dish featuring our favorite fall veggie- cauliflower! Keep it vegetarian!

 

Mashed Cauliflower

Mashed Cauliflower with Brown Butter & Roasted Garlic- a keto version of mashed potatoes, this Creamy Mashed cauliflower is divine.

Truffle Mushroom Mac and Cheese

This earthy, decadent Truffle Mushroom Mac and Cheese is a mushroom lover’s dream. It’s easier than you think and can be made ahead- perfect for holidays and gatherings.

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

The easiest recipe for Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes – creamy fluffy and light, these can be made in just 20 minutes! Vegan adaptable!

Breads and Rolls

Popovers

How to make the best Popovers from scratch that are light and airy on the inside and golden and crispy on the outside. An easy recipe that requires only 15 minutes of hands-on time!

Butternut Squash Rolls

Golden Butternut Squash Dinner Rolls are flecked with rosemary and completely irresistible. Roasted squash cooked into the roll ensures that they are soft and full of flavor with just a hint of sweetness.

Leek Bread

A simple delicious recipe for Savory Leek Bread , a delicious addition to your holiday spread.

 

Savory Sourdough Biscuits

An easy recipe for Sourdough Biscuits with scallions using leftover sourdough starter (or discard). This buttery biscuit can be made in 45 minutes!

Savory Scones

Savory Cheddar Scones with caramelized onions and caraway seeds, made with optional rye flour. Very easy and delicious with soups and stews!

Festive Thanksgiving Salads

Pear Salad with Vanilla Fig Dressing

This Pear and Gorgonzola Salad with Vanilla Fig Dressing is the perfect side for a fall gathering or the Thanksgiving table. Juicy ripe pears, arugula, spiced nuts, pomegranate seeds, dried currants and gorgonzola are all tossed in a flavorful Vanilla Fig Dressing to create the most delicious balance of flavors.

Winter Happiness Salad

Winter Happiness Salad! This Kale & Quinoa Salad with Apples, Chickpeas and Currants is perfect for fall- hearty vegan side or salad that can be made ahead- perfect for potlucks, gatherings or midweek lunches!

Roasted Broccoli Salad

Easy Roasted Broccoli Salad with toasted almonds, kalamata olives, and lemon zest, drizzled with delicious Mustard Seed Maple Dressing.  Amazingly simple, yet filled with so much vibrant flavor.

Roasted Pumpkin Salad

This delicious Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Kale, Apples and Wild Rice is topped with Maple-glazed Pecans, dried cranberries, and a scrumptious, healthy, Allspice Vinaigrette. A tasty vegan side, perfect for the Thanksgiving table.

Radicchio Salad

A simple, festive Radicchio Salad with Asian pears, walnuts, basil, shaved pecorino and pomegranate seeds in a simple vinaigrette dressing. Make ahead and toss before serving.

Fig and Arugula Salad

Here’s one of our all-time favorite fall salads- Fig and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese, Pecans and Basil tossed in a simple Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Roasted Vegetable Salad

A Roasted Fall Vegetable Salad with roasted Delicata squash, parsnips, sweet potatoes dressed with a delicious Maple Curry Vinaigrette on a bed of shredded kale and Brussels sprouts. Vegan and GF.

Holiday Crunch Salad

Holiday Crunch Salad with Quinoa, Pomegranate Seeds, avocado, parsley and toasted Almonds…a healthy vegan gluten -free salad to your holiday table!

Brussels Sprout Salad

Brussel Sprout Salad with Hazelnuts and Dates This easy healthy vegan salad has a delicious combination of flavors and can be made ahead! Substitute dried cranberries for the dates for the Thanksgiving table!

Persimmon Salad

A bright and cheery Persimmon Salad with shaved fennel, pomegranate, butter lettuce and tasty citrus vinaigrette.

Hope you enjoy these tasty Thanksgiving recipes. Let us know your favorites in the comments below.

xoxo

Sylvia

 

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