In this article, we will not provide mainstays like mashed potatoes or roasted Brussels sprouts. You probably have recipes for those items, or you already have your preference on how to make them. Instead, we want to lighten what is a classically heavy meal and provide you with vegetable-forward dishes that offer lots of nutrition, and even more flavor. Even though they may be root vegetable or squash dishes, they are still much lighter than fattening sides you usually see at the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rainbow Roasted Carrots With Maple Tahini Sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/roasted-rainbow-carrots-tahini-sauce.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nWhat a great side dish for the upcoming holiday feast! These roasted rainbow carrots with maple tahini dressing boast big time flavors! Don\u2019t forget the freshly chopped parsley and pomegranate arils for extra flavor and flair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click here<\/a> to make the recipe.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nBaked Butternut Squash Fries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/butternut-squash-fries.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nCrispy on the outside and sweet and soft on the inside, baked butternut squash fries are a great low-carb, healthy side dish to bring for Thanksgiving. Don\u2019t forget to make the lemon garlic dipping sauce that accompanies the fries!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click here<\/a> to make the recipe.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nHerb-Roasted Acorn Squash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/roasted-acorn-squash.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nWe don\u2019t want to sound overconfident, but this is a near perfect recipe. Roasted to perfection, you just can\u2019t get enough of this squash, which goes above and beyond the typical combination of butter and brown sugar. This recipe takes an herbaceous turn to play off the squash\u2019s inherent sweetness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click here<\/a> to make the recipe.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nSaut\u00e9ed Garlic Green Beans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/garlic-green-beans.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nGet ready to experience green beans like you\u2019ve never experienced them before. Perfectly blistered with an amazing garlicky punch, these green beans are far from that creamy, fattening casserole that grandma makes. Full of flavor and easy to digest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click here<\/a> to make the recipe.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nBaked Parsnip Fries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/baked-parsnip-fries.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nPaleo, Whole30, and nightshade-free, these baked parsnip fries are the perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving spread. If you feel like going the extra mile, consider making your own ketchup or dipping sauce from scratch to pair with the fries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click here<\/a> to make the recipe.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nHoliday Honeycrisp Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/holiday-honeycrisp-salad.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIt\u2019s rare that a salad makes it to the Thanksgiving spread, but let\u2019s change that this year. Gorgeous, refreshing, crispy, zesty, and slightly sweet, this holiday Honeycrisp salad will go great at your big holiday feast, or even a regular weeknight dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click here<\/a> to make the recipe.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nMashed Butternut Squash<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nWhat a great side dish for the upcoming holiday feast! These roasted rainbow carrots with maple tahini dressing boast big time flavors! Don\u2019t forget the freshly chopped parsley and pomegranate arils for extra flavor and flair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click here<\/a> to make the recipe.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Crispy on the outside and sweet and soft on the inside, baked butternut squash fries are a great low-carb, healthy side dish to bring for Thanksgiving. Don\u2019t forget to make the lemon garlic dipping sauce that accompanies the fries!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here<\/a> to make the recipe.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n We don\u2019t want to sound overconfident, but this is a near perfect recipe. Roasted to perfection, you just can\u2019t get enough of this squash, which goes above and beyond the typical combination of butter and brown sugar. This recipe takes an herbaceous turn to play off the squash\u2019s inherent sweetness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here<\/a> to make the recipe.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Get ready to experience green beans like you\u2019ve never experienced them before. Perfectly blistered with an amazing garlicky punch, these green beans are far from that creamy, fattening casserole that grandma makes. Full of flavor and easy to digest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here<\/a> to make the recipe.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Paleo, Whole30, and nightshade-free, these baked parsnip fries are the perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving spread. If you feel like going the extra mile, consider making your own ketchup or dipping sauce from scratch to pair with the fries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here<\/a> to make the recipe.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s rare that a salad makes it to the Thanksgiving spread, but let\u2019s change that this year. Gorgeous, refreshing, crispy, zesty, and slightly sweet, this holiday Honeycrisp salad will go great at your big holiday feast, or even a regular weeknight dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here<\/a> to make the recipe.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nBaked Butternut Squash Fries<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHerb-Roasted Acorn Squash<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nSaut\u00e9ed Garlic Green Beans<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nBaked Parsnip Fries<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHoliday Honeycrisp Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nMashed Butternut Squash<\/h2>\n\n\n
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