Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Happy Thanksgiving! These three easy and delicious thanksgiving side dishes use fresh and healthy ingredients that will leave you feeling amazing after a festive meal with your family.
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Health Beneft: These plant-based side dishes are filled with delicious vegetables with tons of fiber to keep you fuller for longer. Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of beta carotene and vitamin A to support healthy vision. Green beans are rich in vitamins and minerals to support overall body functions. Whole wheat bread is a great source of whole grains with fiber to support bowel health and B vitamins.
- 3 Baking Sheets
- Cutting Board
- 3 Serving Platters
- 2 Large Bowls
Roasted Green Beans With Chestnuts
- fresh green beans
- chestnuts, skinless
- 1 TBSP olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Mashed Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes
- 3-4 sweet potatoes, peeled
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
Healthy Stuffing
- 1 loaf whole-wheat bread, cubed
- 1 apple, chopped
- 1 package of mushrooms
- 4-5 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- dried cranberries
- 1-2 TBSP olive oil
You can substitute any of the ingredients for some of your favorites, and/or add others as you see fit!
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 F; Measure ingredients and chop vegetables for each recipe
Step 2
Season vegetables; Add stuffing ingredients to large bowl and mix
Step 3
Roast green beans and chestnuts on baking sheet until golden brown; Roast whole sweet potatoes on separate baking sheet; Roast stuffing mixture until golden brown
Step 4
Remove sweet potatoes from oven and peel; Add to large bowl with cinnamon and maple syrup and mash with fork
Step 5
Plate and enjoy!