Healthy Side Dishes

Delicious side dishes for Thanksgiving or any other (holiday) dinner that are healthy, clean, gluten free and/or whole grain.

The turkey may be the main focus of Thanksgiving dinner, but don't underestimate the sides. A delicious, flavorful side dish can be just as much of a show stopper. Better yet if you can tell your guests, the yummy side they are raving about is actually healthy.

I am not very experienced in preparing a whole turkey, so I won't even attempt to give you any advise or a full Thanksgiving dinner plan. But I can definitely help you out with everything else.

Find my best healthy recipes for vegetables, salads, and breads to go alongside the turkey compiled below.

VEGETABLES

Baked Green Beans with Picada Sauce

Brown Butter Brussel Sprouts
bread crumb coated brussel sprouts with heavenly brown butter - use whole wheat or gluten free bread crumbs

Sweet Potato & Brussel Sprouts Hash
sweet potato and brussel sprouts roasted with bacon - use whole wheat or gluten free bread crumbs

Dairy-Free Scalloped Potatoes

classic scalloped potatoes entirely dairy-free but fully flavorful - gluten free, clean, dairy free

Honey-Sesame Roasted Root Vegetables

delicious roasted sweet potatoes and carrots - gluten free and paleo options included

Cauliflower and Broccoli Casserole
yummy cruciferous vegetables in creamy cauliflower sauce - omit ham if not eating processed meats

Sweet & Spicy Roasted Potatoes and Squash
maple and chili roasted vegetables with crunchy pecans - gluten free, clean

SALADS

Broccoli Salad with Clean Poppy Dressing
crunchy broccoli salad with clean creamy dressing - strawberries can be replaced with seasonal cranberries 

Garlicky Carrot Salad
shredded carrots in creamy garlicky dressing - gluten free, clean (with real mayo)

Festive Cabbage Slaw

colorful red and green cabbage slaw with pomegranate + pine nuts - gluten free, clean, paleo

Creamy Beet Salad
beet salad with creamy, garlicky dressing and crunchy nuts - gluten free, clean (with real mayo)

BREAD

Whole Wheat Beer Bread
heart beer bread is quick and easy to make without kneading or rising - whole grain

Cheese & Chives Sourdough Biscuits
quick dinner biscuits made with sourdough starter - fermented

Gluten Free Corn Bread
fluffy corn bread made with just corn meal, no wheat flour - gluten free, clean

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For healthy Holiday Desserts, check out this Clean Eating Desserts Round Up