15 Comforting Thanksgiving Vegetable Side Dishes
Thanksgiving isn’t just about the turkey — the real stars of the feast are often the vegetable side dishes that bring color, comfort, and flavor to the table. From creamy casseroles to roasted Brussels sprouts and buttery mashed carrots, these Thanksgiving vegetable side dishes are hearty, wholesome, and bursting with fall flavor.
Whether you’re planning a full vegetarian menu or just want a few healthy Thanksgiving sides to balance out the meal, this list of 15 comforting vegetable recipes has you covered. Perfect for pairing with stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy, these easy Thanksgiving sides will make everyone — even the meat lovers — come back for seconds.
Warm, cozy, and full of autumn charm, these Thanksgiving veggie dishes are the perfect way to celebrate the season’s best produce.
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Make Ahead Moroccan Carrot Salad—vegan, gluten-free & whole30
This Moroccan Carrot Salad is a Kid-friendly Veggie Side Dish that’s easy enough for every day meals–sophisticated enough for special occasions.
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Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts (Low Carb, Keto)
Our Parmesan Air Fryer Brussels sprouts are crispy, savory, and absolutely delicious! Plus they’re keto-friendly! Click for step by step recipe
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Pumpkin Risotto Recipe
This creamy pumpkin risotto recipe with crispy sage is laced with warm spice and is aromatic with savory garlic, herbs, and Parmesan.
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Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Carrots – Sugar & Snap Peas
These sweet and savory Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Carrots are roasted until tender and caramelized. They’re the perfect, easy side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, plus every weeknight in between!
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Apple Butternut Squash Casserole
Apple Butternut Squash Casserole is a delicious vegetarian side dish, with wonderful fall flavors and textures, for your Thanksgiving dinner.
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Loaded Stuffed Butternut Squash
Stuffed Butternut Squash is packed full of flavor for an absolutely delicious fall dish, combining rice with fruits, veggies, and warm spices.
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Instant Pot Glazed Carrots
Instant Pot glazed carrots are an easy side dish! These tasty honey glazed carrots are prepared entirely in the Instant Pot and take just 20 minutes to make! Instant Pot glazed carrots are tender baby
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Nutty Crunchy Veg Salad | Tips N Recipes
This vibrant crunchy veg salad combines the freshness and crunch of cucumber, carrot, onion, tomato, and lettuce with the rich, nutty flavors of nuts, raisins, and hemp seeds, creating a nutritious and flavorful blend.
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Brown Butter Pumpkin Sage Pongal – Magical Ingredients
Brown butter pumpkin sage Pongal, as the name suggests is a delicious meal with tons of flavor from the nutty brown butter, hints of sage perfectly balanced with pumpkin and the black pepper. The added pecan in the bite makes it special for the holidays. Pongal is a classic and festive food in South India….Read More
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Crispy Sweet Potatoes
These crispy sweet potatoes are savory and slightly smoky thanks to paprika and chipotle powder. They make a perfect fall side dish for any meal!
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The Best Southern Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble
This Southern-style sweet potato casserole with pecan crumble features creamy, spiced sweet potatoes topped with a buttery brown sugar pecan streusel.
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Baked Vegan Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese (Creamy Butternut Pasta) – Joyful Balance
A veganized version of the classic! This Baked Vegan Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese is creamy, comforting, and delicious.
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Sweetgreen Spicy Broccoli – Let Us Munch Lettuce
This Sweetgreen Spicy Broccoli is an easy copycat recipe for one of Sweetgreen’s tastiest salad ingredients.
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Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan Cheese
This roasted cauliflower with parmesan cheese and garlic will satisfy your carb cravings. It’s easy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious.
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Maple Ginger Glazed Carrots (Oven Roasted)
Perfectly sweet and and delicious these Maple Ginger Glazed Carrots will add a beautiful pop of color to your dinner table! They couldn’t be easier to come together and make the best side dish!
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