Thanksgiving Side Dish Roundup

We've gone ahead and picked out five terrific Thanksgiving side dishes to complete your holiday meal. Make one, or make them all.

Article By: Leslie Fink, MS, RD

A wonderfully moist turkey is clearly the star on Thanksgiving, but its cast of awesome side dishes elevates the meal review from merely fine to mouthwatering.

So here's a great array of lightened-up vegetable and starchy sides to make your meal the envy of cooks everywhere.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Almonds

Brussels sprouts are a holiday favorite. Ours are roasted and tossed with crunchy almonds.

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Yogurt adds wonderful creaminess to these mashed spuds. Leave the peels on for a different taste and texture.

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Roasted Acorn Squash with Cumin and Pumpkin Seeds

Thanksgiving side dishes don’t get any easier. Just season and bake the squash, and then garnish with freshly toasted pumpkin seeds.

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Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots and Gremolata

Crisp green beans are sautéed with shallots and then topped with a fresh combination of fresh parsley, lemon zest and minced garlic.

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San Francisco Sour Dough Stuffing

Full of tasty ingredients like turkey sausage, dried fruit and nuts. Plus, lots of fresh herbs and butter-sautéed vegetables.

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