10 New Classic Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides (FOOLPROOF)


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Who doesn’t love a table lined with the perfectly roasted veggies and the tastiest sides?

Classic Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides (FOOLPROOF)

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Stuffed Butternut Squash With Feta Cheese, Spinach, & Bacon

Stuffed Butternut Squash with Feta Cheese, Spinach, and Bacon is an easy weeknight meal that can be served as a main or side dish. It will also make a beautiful addition to any holiday menu (including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve) during the Fall and Winter season. This recipe is gluten-free, high in fiber, and protein-rich!
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Cheesy Baked Asparagus With Gruyere cheese, Garlic, & Bacon

Cheesy Baked Asparagus is an easy side dish made with Gruyere cheese, garlic, and bacon! You can also use Parmesan, Asiago Cheese, Pecorino Romano, or shredded Mozzarella (part-skim, low-moisture). This delicious recipe is low-carb and keto-friendly.
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Green Beans With Pine Nuts

Green Beans with Pine Nuts is an easy and healthy recipe that will make a great side dish for any main dish! This simple combination will pair well with beef, veal, pork, lamb, duck, or chicken. It's also a fantastic side dish for salmon, trout, scallops, and shrimp. Green beans are one of the best sides for a family weeknight dinner!
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Mashed Potatoes With Roasted Garlic

Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic are creamy and flavorful, with a smooth finish and rich texture. It's an easy-to-make side dish to accompany any main course and a great side for a special occasion or holiday. Made with simple ingredients found in any pantry!
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Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli

If you're looking for a delicious way to serve oven-roasted vegetables, you'll love these sweet potatoes and broccoli! Tossed with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, and fresh thyme, they are flavorful and packed with nutrients. Add toasted pecans and dried cranberries - and you have a perfect side dish that will go with anything.
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Stuffed Acorn Squash

Stuffed Acorn Squash is a perfect Fall recipe, and it also makes a great holiday side dish. The acorn squash is stuffed with a creamy spinach mixture made with Parmesan and cream cheese. This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe will become your new favorite Autumn comfort food!
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Creamy Peas With Bacon & Pecans

Creamy and crunchy salad with peas, bacon, and pecans. Delicious everyday side dish! Also, a great holiday salad, perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas!
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Winter Vegetable Salad With Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts, & Beets

Winter Vegetable Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts, and Beets is a great recipe for a cold Winter night! It's also a perfect and festive side dish for the holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. This recipe is healthy, vegetarian, gluten-free, and packed with fiber!
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Brussels Sprouts With Balsamic Glaze

Brussels sprouts are roasted in the oven until crunchy and crispy and then drizzled with a simple, homemade balsamic glaze. I also provide 3 easy different options to make the balsamic dressing. What you have in the end is a perfect holiday side dish that will pair beautifully with any main course.
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Stuffed Butternut Squash

This Roasted Stuffed Butternut Squash is packed with cheesy goodness (Parmesan and cream cheese) and loaded with veggies like spinach and mushrooms. It's a delicious blend of savory and sweet flavors, making it perfect for the holidays (like Thanksgiving and Christmas) or any meal!
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