PrintThanksgiving Sides That Won’t Put Everyone in a Coma: Delightful Picks!
A collection of light and flavorful Thanksgiving side dishes that are sure to please without overwhelming your guests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting, Boiling, Blanching
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Brussels sprouts – 1 lb
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
- Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary) – 2 tbsp, chopped
- Sweet potatoes – 2 medium, cubed
- Honey – 1 tbsp
- Green beans – 1 lb
- Almonds – 1/2 cup, sliced
- Cranberries – 1 cup, fresh or dried
- Quinoa – 1 cup, cooked
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic, and herbs, then roast for 20-25 minutes.
- Boil sweet potatoes until tender, then mash with honey.
- Blanch green beans in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, then toss with almonds.
- Mix cooked quinoa with cranberries and serve as a refreshing salad.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute any of the vegetables based on seasonal availability.
- These sides can be prepared ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Adjust the sweetness of the sweet potatoes according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg