100 Healthy Holiday Side Dish Recipes

Add bursts of color to your holiday table with these Healthy Holiday Side Dish Recipes featuring fresh produce.

Pictured, left to right, top to bottom: Sweet Potato Pomegranate Salad (Two Peas and Their Pod), Glazed Brussels Sprouts (Jeanette’s Healthy Living), Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Chickpeas, Kale and Pearl Couscous (An Edible Mosaic), Green Beans with Cranberries, Bacon and Goat Cheese (Running To The Kitchen), Balsamic and Garlic Roasted Cauliflower (The Joyful Foodie), Quinoa Butternut Squash Chickpea Apple Roasted Beet Salad (Jeanette’s Healthy Living), Za’atar Roasted Carrots and Green Beans (The Lemon Bowl), Waffle Iron Winter Squash (Apron Strings), Lentil Salad with Kale, Whole Grains, Beets, Winter Squash andPomegranate Seeds (Jeanette’s Healthy Living), Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad with Goat Cheese and Roasted Grapes (The Housewife In Training Files), Provencal Style Stuffed Onions (The View From Great Island), Roasted Butternut Squash Beet Cranberry Salad (Jeanette’s Healthy Living), Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad (The Kitchen Is My Playground), Maple Roasted Butternut Squash and Beets (The Roasted Root), Fall Harvest Salad (Lemon Tree Dwelling)

During the holidays, the main courses don’t seem to vary as much as the side dishes. In fact, I think many folks would agree that the side dishes are what make holiday meals special, and are often the table favorites.

Today, I’ve got a huge roundup of healthier side dishes for the holidays featuring a wide variety of fresh produce. I love the naturally vibrant color of sweet potatoes, beets, and carrots, and I love mixing up textures with crunchy brussels sprout slaw. These recipes are all on the lighter side so you can enjoy your holiday meal (and dessert).

As you’re planning out your holiday menus, try choosing a side dish from each category to add bursts of color to your table.

Winter Squash, Sweet Potato, Carrot and other Orange/Red Recipes

Pictured, left to right: Butternut Squash Puree (An Edible Mosaic), Waffle Iron Winter Squash (Apron Strings)

1. Sweet Spiced Winter Squash Casserole, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
2. Oven Roasted Root Vegetables with Sage and Thyme, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
3. Butternut Squash Anna, Apron Strings
4. Waffle Iron Winter Squash, Apron Strings
5. Baked Acorn Squash with Maple Glaze, The Kitchen Is My Playground
6. Maple Roasted Butternut Squash and Beets, The Roasted Root
7. Butternut Squash Puree, An Edible Mosaic
8. Kabocha Squash with Apple Cider Glaze, Food Faith Fitness
9. Butternut Squash with Maple, Confessions of an Overworked Mom
10. Sweet Baked Butternut Squash, Organized Island
11. Browned Butter Whipped Butternut Squash, Cupcakes & Kale
12. Butternut Squash & Cheddar Potatoes Au Gratin, Cupcakes & Kale
13. Ginger-Orange Glazed Acorn Squash, Whole and Heavenly Oven
14. Colorful Roasted Butternut Squash with Potatoes, Peppers and Leeks, Farm Fresh Feasts
15. Roasted Acorn Squash + Caramelized Shallots with Parsley Oil, With Food and Love
16. Curried Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash, French Press
17. Sauteed Carrots, Karen’s Kitchen Stories
18. Braised Carrots with Leeks, Karen’s Kitchen Stories
19. Lemony Sweet Potatoes, Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
20. Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Whiskey Pecans, The Law Student’s Wife
21. Lemony Sweet Potatoes, Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
22. Irresistible Orange Sweet Potatoes with Almond Streusel, Liv Life Too
23. Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Bourbon Maple Candied Pecans and Cranberries, The Roasted Root
24. Crash Hots and Braised Red Cabbage, Rhubarb and Honey

Cauliflower, Potato, Onion and Parsnip Recipes

Pictured, left to right, top to bottom: Cheesy Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower Potatoes (Jeanette’s Healthy Living), Balsamic and Garlic Roasted Cauliflower (The Joyful Foodie), Provencal Style Stuffed Onions (The View From Great Island)

1. Cheesy Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower Potatoes, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
2. Creamy Mashed Cauliflower and Potatoes, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
3. Roasted Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts with Proscuitto, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
4. Simple Roasted Garlic Cauliflower and Potatoes, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
5. Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Mash, Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
6. Roasted Garlic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, The Roasted Root
7. Garlic Bacon Mashed Cauliflower, Clarks Condensed
8. Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower, Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
9. Horseradish Cheddar Cauliflower Gratin, Cupcakes & Kale
10. Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower, Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
11. Balsamic and Garlic Roasted Cauliflower, The Joyful Foodie
12. Provencal Style Stuffed Onions, The View From Great Island
13. Potato Turnip Mushroom Gratin, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
14. Honey & Maple Roasted Parsnips, Erren’s Kitchen
15. Roast Onions with Gorgonzola, Quinoa and Pine Nuts, Healthy Delicious

Brussels Sprout, Broccoli, Green Bean and other Green Recipes

Pictured, left to right, top to bottom: Green Beans with Cranberries, Bacon and Goat Cheese (Running To The Kitchen), Glazed Brussels Sprouts (Jeanette’s Healthy Living), Za’atar Roasted Carrots and Green Beans (The Lemon Bowl) 

1. Glazed Brussels Sprouts, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
2. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mint, Cilantro and Vietnamese Style Dressing, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
3. Roasted Cider Glazed Brussels Sprouts, The View From Great Island
4. Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Rhubarb and Honey
5. Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Dark Cherry Sauce + Hazelnut, An Edible Mosaic
6. Easy Skinny Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Amy’s Healthy Baking
7. Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Feta, The Law Student’s Wife
8. Garlicky Cheesy Broccoli Gratin, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
9. Roasted Chili Garlic Broccoli, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
10. Parmesan Roasted Broccoli, Erren’s Kitchen
11. Roasted Lemon Broccoli, Krafted Koch
12. Green Beans with Cranberries, Bacon and Goat Cheese, Running To The Kitchen
13. Za’atar Roasted Carrots and Green Beans, The Lemon Bowl
14. Green Bean Casserole from Scratch, Cook The Story
15. Cranberry Sriracha Green Beans, Busy In Brooklyn
16. Spiced Green Bean Casserole, Cooking with Books
17. Shallot & Balsamic Glazed Green Beans with Goat Cheese, Cupcakes & Kale
18. Roasted Green Beans with Balsamic Browned Butter, Two Healthy Kitchens
19. Lemony Green Beans, Cooking On The Front Burners
20. Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Crust, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
21. Garlic Roasted Kale, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
22. Collard Greens, The Bitter Side of Sweet
23. Sauteed Zucchini with Walnuts, Dizzy Busy and Hungry
24. Sweet and Tangy Cabbage Cranberry Sauté, An Edible Mosaic (photo)

Salads

Pictured, left to right: Roasted Butternut Squash Beet Cranberry Salad (Jeanette’s Healthy Living), Fall Harvest Salad (Lemon Tree Dwelling)

1. Roasted Butternut Squash Beet Cranberry Salad, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
2. Tangy Brussels Sprout Apple Salad, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
3. Fresh Berry Green Salad with Pomegranate Meyer Lemon Salad Dressing, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
4. Broccoli Cauliflower Carrot Salad with Greek Yogurt Honey Dressing, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
5. Roasted Butternut Squash Salad, Overtime Cook
6. Fall Harvest Salad, Lemon Tree Dwelling
7. Roasted Fall Salad, Beard and Bonnet
8. Autumn Fruit Salad with Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Dressing, Kitchen Treaty
9. Brussels Slaw with Tahini Dressing, The Lemon Bowl
10. Brussels Sprout Salad with Maple Vinaigrette, Healthy Delicious
11. Shaved Brussels Sprouts Fruit Salad, Running To The Kitchen (photo)
12. Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad, The Kitchen Is My Playground
13. Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad, Tasting Page
14. Roasted Pear Walnut Kale Salad, Tasting Page
15. Light Bleu Cheese Broccoli Slaw, Krafted Koch
16. Salad with Nuts, Feta and Cranberries, Two Healthy Kitchens
17. Hearty Fruit and Nut Salad with Greek Yogurt, Two Healthy Kitchens
18. Sweet Potato Pomegranate Salad, Two Peas and Their Pod (photo)

Salads with Whole Grains

Pictured, left to right: Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad with Goat Cheese and Roasted Grapes (The Housewife In Training Files), Lentil Salad with Kale, Whole Grains, Beets, Winter Squash andPomegranate Seeds (Jeanette’s Healthy Living)

1. Quinoa Butternut Squash Chickpea Apple Roasted Beet Salad, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
2. Lentil Salad with Kale, Whole Grains, Beets, Winter Squash andPomegranate Seeds, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
3. Warm Kale, Farro and Winter Fruit Salad, Jeanette’s Healthy Living
4. Asparagus Feta Quinoa Salad, Krafted Koch
5. Roasted Sweet Potato, Tuscan Kale, and Millet Salad, Beard and Bonnet
6. Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad with Goat Cheese and Roasted Grapes, The Housewife In Training Files
7. Cranberry Smoked Almond Quinoa Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, The Housewife in Training Files
8. Kale Chopped Salad with Berries and Freekeh, Two Healthy Kitchens
9. Quinoa Salad with Pecans and Cranberries, Fannetastic Food
10. Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Chickpeas, Kale and Pearl Couscous, An Edible Mosaic
11. Warm Farro Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash, The D0mestic Front
12. Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon, Kamut and Blue Cheese, The Law Student’s Wife
13. Maple Roasted Butternut Squash Freekeh Salad, The Law Student’s Wife
14. Butternut Squash and Spelt Salad with Goat Cheese and Toasted Almonds, The Lemon Bowl
15. Harvest Wild Rice Salad, Whole and Heavenly Oven

Sauces

Pictured, left to right: Gingered Pomegranate Lime Cranberry Sauce (Lemon Tree Dwelling), Honey Sweetened Orange Cranberry Sauce (Texanerin Baking)

1. Honey Sweetened Orange Cranberry Sauce, Texanerin Baking
2. Cardamom Apple Pear Sauce, Snappy Gourmet
3. Cranberry Salsa, Farm Fresh Feasts
4. Gingered Pomegranate Lime Cranberry Sauce, Lemon Tree Dwelling

Today, I’m participating in Food Network’s Fall Fest event where Favorite Thanksgiving Side recipes are being shared. Please be sure to check out what my fellow foodie friends made:

Virtually Homemade: Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Goat Cheese
Feed Me Phoebe: Healthy Stuffed Mushrooms with Creamed Kale
The Heritage Cook: Maple Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Candied Pecans (Gluten-Free)
Devour: Winning Thanksgiving Side Dishes
The Lemon Bowl: Stuffed Acorn Squash with Chorizo and Farro
The Mom 100: Lentils and Carrots with Dried Apricots
Big Girls, Small Kitchen: Maitake, Leek & Bacon Dressing
Weelicious: Vegan Whipped Coconut Sweet Potatoes
The Cultural Dish: Pumpkin Risotto
Napa Farmhouse 1885: Sweet Potato Biscuits
Red or Green: Cheese Ball with Everything Spice
Daisy at Home: Roasted Cranberry Pear Sauce
Swing Eats: Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Thyme and Rosemary
Elephants and the Coconut Trees: Baby Lima Beans Salad with Bell Pepper and Pomegranate
Dishing With Divya: Ash Gourd Raita
Domesticate Me: 12 Easy and Impressive Thanksgiving Sides
The Wimpy Vegetarian: Scalloped Sweet Potatoes and Apples | #FallFest
Dishin & Dishes: Stuffin Muffins

FN Dish: Colorful Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides — Fall Fest

Do you have any lightened up holiday side dishes you’d like to share? Please feel free to share in the comments section below.

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