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25+ Veggie Side Dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas

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It’s that time of the year again! The holidays are here and it’s time to start planning for your fabulous holiday meals. Whether you are looking for some ideas for Thanksgiving or Christmas or Hanukkah, I’ve got more than 25 tasty recipes from top food bloggers. the hardest part is picking which ones to make. Hope you enjoy this fabulous assortment of side dishes.

25 Thanksgiving veggie sides

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  • 25+ Veggie Side Dishes for the holiday season
  • Potato Side Dishes
  • Carrots
  • Green Beans & Asparagus & Broccoli
  • Brussels Sprouts and Corn
  • Miscellaneous

25+ Veggie Side Dishes for the holiday season

I am breaking these down into categories to help you sort through all the delicious options. 

Potato Side Dishes

Candied Sweet Potatoes– a classic at any holiday table. 

25 veggie side dishes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes that are buttery, creamy, and have hints of caramel.

Lemon Fingerling Potatoes a simple and easy roasted potato side with lemon and garlic.

Parsnip Puree is similar to mashed potatoes with a lighter feel.

Easy Roasted Harissa Potatoes

roasted harissa potatoes

Carrots

Old Fashioned Candied Carrots are a rich and sweet dish that makes a great presentation.

25 veggie side dishes

Roasted Brown Sugar Baked Carrots

Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Carrots are a great option when you want to use the slow cooker.

Bourbon Maple Glazed Carrots yes, please!

Balsamic Roasted Baby Carrots when you are looking for a lighter version.

Brown Sugar Baked Carrots with a brown sugar baked glaze.

Green Beans & Asparagus & Broccoli

Instapot Steamed Broccoli is a quick, easy & healthy option.

25 veggie side dishes

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Easy Air Fryer Asparagus in just 10 minutes.

Creamy Green Bean Casserole without canned soup!

Green Beans Almondine with garlic and sliced almonds.

Mashed Cauliflower is a lightened up version of a classic mash.

Brussels Sprouts and Corn

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cranberries with Pecans And Balsamic

25 veggie sides

Pan Seared Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries

Best Creamed Corn

25 veggie recipes

Calabacitas con Elote (zucchini with corn) is a tasty twist on a classic.

25 veggie sides

Miscellaneous

Sheet Pan Roasted Root Vegetables 

Easy Mushroom Pie

Cheesy Spinach Souffle

25 veggie recipes

Fall Chopped Salad

Cranberry Butternut Squash Bundt Cake yes, this really does have butternut squash in it.

cranberry butternut squash cake

 

Hope you find some delicious inspiration from these 25+ Veggie Side Dishes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah. Happy Cooking!

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About Deborah Brooks

Hi I'm Deborah! I spend my days successfully raising a husband & 2 teens in the VA/DC area. I am a lover of all things running & fitness. As a life long vegetarian, I've always been passionate about healthy living & exercise. Looking for partners in crime, I started my own chapter of Moms Run This Town (MRTT) which has grown to over 700 members. I've met so many amazing women who inspire me daily to keep moving forward. You can usually find me running with my crew and training for the next crazy adventure they talked me into. I love to keep up to date on new running & fitness trends. I definitely choose my running gear based on color and love to express my fashion sense while exercising.

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  1. Black Knight says

    11/15/2021 at 11:30 am

    All beautiful and delicious dishes.
    My favorite are potatoes.
    Thanks for sharing.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/15/2021 at 4:01 pm

      Can never go wrong with potatoes!

  2. Amy says

    11/15/2021 at 12:22 pm

    So many great recipes! Thanks!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/15/2021 at 4:01 pm

      I am having a hard time choosing myself

  3. Kim G says

    11/15/2021 at 3:25 pm

    All of the recipes look great, especially the brussel sprout ones!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/15/2021 at 4:01 pm

      I do love the Brussels as well

  4. Liz says

    11/15/2021 at 3:36 pm

    Love all this inspriation! I’m seeing a number of must-try recipes both for Thanksgiving and Christmas!!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/15/2021 at 4:01 pm

      I am having a hard time choosing mine

  5. Debbie @ Deb Runs says

    11/16/2021 at 9:51 am

    Everything looks delicious! Sadly, I tend to make the same thing every year…

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/16/2021 at 2:08 pm

      I am going to branch out this year!

  6. Kim says

    11/16/2021 at 2:51 pm

    Yum! I could eat just side dishes on every holiday. My fave!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/16/2021 at 3:48 pm

      Same here!

  7. Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says

    11/16/2021 at 9:41 pm

    I am loving all of these side dish recipes! Personally, the sides are the reason I show up for Thanksgiving!! 🙂 First thing that I am going to make is the Cranberry Butternut Squash Bundt Cake…YUM!!!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/17/2021 at 9:10 am

      I love the sides too! I am still debating on what to make

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