10+ Vegetable Side Dish Recipes for Thanksgiving

I’ve rounded up 10+ of my favorite healthy Thanksgiving veggie sides that bring flavor, balance, and variety to your celebration.

You’ll find plenty of healthy side dish options here for Thanksgiving. These vegetable side dish recipes are perfect if you’re looking for easy vegetable sides, healthier Thanksgiving dishes, or make-ahead ideas to save time.

You may also want to check out my 10 Hearty Crockpot Dinner Recipes for Fall

Oven-Baked Ratatouille Casserole

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This easy ratatouille casserole is a cozy vegetable bake made with eggplant, zucchini, peppers, mushrooms, and herbs. It’s a healthy, flavorful dinner or side dish that comes together in under an hour.

Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

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These Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta are a rich and flavorful side dish made with tender Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, crispy pancetta, and herbed cream cheese. An easy holiday side that pairs perfectly with ham or turkey.

Grilled Vegetables with Balsamic Vinegar & Herbs

These Balsamic Grilled Vegetables are quick, healthy, and full of flavor. Zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions are tossed in a simple balsamic marinade and grilled—an easy side dish for any meal.

Baby Calamari Garden Salad

This Baby Calamari Garden Salad is a light and refreshing mix of tender calamari, crisp veggies, and a zesty citrus vinaigrette—ready in just 20 minutes!

Festive Harvest Salad

A fresh and colorful harvest salad made with crisp apples, juicy pears, toasted walnuts, and crumbled blue cheese, all tossed in a zesty spicy citrus vinaigrette.

Crockpot Creamy and Cheesy Potatoes

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Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes are creamy, cheesy, and comforting — the perfect side dish for holidays, potlucks, or busy weeknights. With just a few simple ingredients and your crockpot, you’ll have a family favorite ready to serve.

French Onion Potato Bake

This French Onion Potato Bake is a creamy, cheesy potato side dish layered with onions and a savory onion soup mix. Baked until golden and topped with fresh parsley, it’s an easy comfort food recipe that’s great for family dinners or holidays.

Cheesy Party Potatoes

These Cheesy Party Potatoes are full of tender hashbrowns, creamy, cheesy, and baked until golden and bubbly. They make a perfect side dish for holiday dinners.

Ramen Noodle Broccoli Slaw Salad

This salad is crunchy, flavorful, and a little different from the usual. With ramen noodles, broccoli, and a simple dressing, it’s a light side dish everyone will enjoy.

Broccoli Pasta Salad

A creamy pasta salad with broccoli is always a winner. It’s easy to make ahead and adds a nice green touch to your Thanksgiving spread.

Creamy Cucumber Salad

A fresh cucumber salad is a cool, light counterpoint to the heavier dishes on the table. Toss it with a simple dressing for a crisp and refreshing side.

Air Fryer Accordion Potatoes

These fun, sliced potatoes cook quickly in the air fryer and are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. They’re a playful way to serve a classic favorite. Grab the recipe here!

Smashed Potato Salad

A twist on traditional potato salad, these potatoes are boiled, lightly smashed, and tossed with a simple dressing. It’s a hearty and simple side that pairs beautifully with turkey.

Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

This soup is creamy, comforting, and easy to make in the slow cooker. Simply add cubed butternut squash, vegetable broth, onion, garlic, and your favorite spices. Let it cook while you focus on the rest of the meal. It’s perfect as a starter or side dish.