Recipes Holidays & Events Thanksgiving Recipes Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes 16 Easy Vegetable Side Dish Recipes for Thanksgiving Complete your holiday spread with these tasty options. By Kelly Vaughan Kelly Vaughan Kelly Vaughan is a New York City-based food writer and editor with six years of digital editorial experience in roles at MarthaStewart.com, Food52, and TODAY Show. In addition to her roles, Kelly has seven years of food writing experience with work found in Allrecipes, Bon Appètit, Food & Wine, Real Simple, and more. Editorial Guidelines and Kirsten Nunez Kirsten Nunez Kirsten Nunez is a writer who focuses on food, health, nutrition, and DIY. She has a master's degree in nutrition, and has been writing professionally for nearly 10 years for digital and print publications, such as Martha Stewart, Shape, Real Simple, Healthline, and SELF. She also creates original recipes, which have appeared on product packaging in stores. Editorial Guidelines Published on October 23, 2024 Close Photo: Lennart Weibull A Thanksgiving feast is not complete without an array of vegetable dishes to round out each guest's plate. We like to serve a selection of colorful, tasty sides along with the turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. There are the classics with fresh spins and recipes for other seasonal vegetables. We’ve also included a couple of crunchy refreshing salads, too, that help balance the richness of the meal. Whatever you choose, we guarantee these Thanksgiving veggie side dishes will be a total hit! 15 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes Your Meat-Free Guests Will Love 01 of 16 Easy Creamed Spinach Diana Chistruga A traditional Thanksgiving side dish, creamed spinach will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. But you don't always need to make the sauce from scratch; our version uses cream cheese as a clever (and delicious) shortcut. View Recipe 02 of 16 Autumn Tian Chris Court Thinly sliced autumnal veggies are seasoned and baked to perfection, resulting in a satisfying side. It's also a spectacular-looking dish, one that's worthy of the center of the table. Autumn Tian 03 of 16 Sautéed Brussels Sprouts A simple, no-fuss Brussels sprouts recipe is what you need to complete your Thanksgiving table. Olive oil, lemon juice, plus salt and pepper (of course) are all that's needed to dress up one of our favorite fall vegetables. View Recipe 04 of 16 Shredded Cabbage Slaw With Ginger Vinaigrette Marcus Nilsson We eat with our eyes first, which means that this gorgeous slaw is going to go fast. Toss together bright red and green cabbage and julienned carrots for a colorful, crisp addition to your feast. View Recipe 05 of 16 Honey-Glazed Carrots If you have some leftover turkey stock after making your gravy and stuffing, use it in place of water in this recipe. Carrots are flavored with honey, butter, and red wine vinegar—we're certain you won't hear the words "none for me, thanks." View Recipe 06 of 16 Green Bean Casserole A Thanksgiving side dish made generation after generation, this recipe for green bean casserole is a classic done right. We've skipped the canned mushroom soup and made our own cream sauce instead—it tastes so much better, and the little bit of extra effort is truly worth it. View Recipe 07 of 16 Cauliflower Gratin This is hands-down the most heavenly version of cauliflower ever. Combine the florets with heavy cream, flour, and lots and lots of grated Parmesan cheese, then bake until bubbling. The finishing touch? A crispy combination of more Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and butter. View Recipe 08 of 16 Braised Green Beans Here's a way to enjoy green beans in a simple, tasty dish. It's a healthy, welcome departure from other roasted or mashed vegetables that are sure to make an appearance on the dining room table. View Recipe 09 of 16 Kale-and-Apple Salad Con Poulos Sweet and tart with crunch for days, the thinly sliced apples in this healthy salad have what it takes to stand up to the bold flavors of fresh kale. The best part is that this salad comes together in just minutes. View Recipe 10 of 16 Cauliflower-and-Mushroom Roast Bryan Gardner Do you love cauliflower but want to find a way to make it look more glamorous? We like to think of this recipe as a deconstructed, healthier grilled cheese. Cauliflower stands in as the base while the bread serves as a crunchy garnish. View Recipe 11 of 16 Spiced Lemony Brussels Sprouts This recipe for Brussels sprouts is low-maintenance, which is just one of the reasons why we love it (it's also delicious). Simply pop the sprouts in the oven on a baking sheet to roast for 20 minutes and finish with lemon juice and zest. View Recipe 12 of 16 Roasted Carrots With Oat Dukkah Sidney Bensimon Here's a happy medium that offers the crunch of raw carrots with the tender, sweet bite of roasted ones. Top a variety of rainbow carrots with dukkah made from pistachios, rolled oats, sesame seeds, fennel seeds, and other spices. View Recipe 13 of 16 Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Mash Louise Hagger A classic sweet potato mash is so good on its own that there's no need to mess with it much. The only new addition here is cauliflower, which adds a bit more texture. View Recipe 14 of 16 Broccolini With Pepperoncini Paola + Murray A fan favorite, this easy preparation of broccolini is a fabulous vegetable side dish for Thanksgiving dinner. Be sure to double or triple the batch, depending on how many guests you'll be hosting this year. View Recipe 15 of 16 Lemon-Pepper Green Beans Louise Hagger Simple doesn't have to mean boring. These bright, fragrant green beans are accompanied by a fresh mint yogurt sauce that can be whirred in a food processor just before serving or up to one day in advance. View Recipe 16 of 16 Smashed Potatoes An easy side dish that's a delicious change from mashed potatoes. Here, multicolored potatoes are flattened, seasoned, and roasted until crisp. Top with sour cream and chives when serving. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit