Healthy Vegan Thanksgiving Sides

Can you imagine Thanksgiving without all of the FABULOUS seasonal sides made from sweet potatoes, string beans , potatoes, stuffing, roasted vegetables, pumpkin pie,cranberry sauce, soup etc. ?

This is a collection of healthy real food recipes

( gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan )

I love Thanksgiving and the beauty and richness of the season! I try to make my recipes as easy as possible. I hope you find some recipes in this collection that you can try for this year's celebration

Healthy Thanksgiving Sides ( Gluten Free and Vegan)

Stuffed Berry Acorn Squash- A WOW presentation- acorn squash halves stuffed with an apple and berry filling. Looks as good as it tastes!

Cider Glazed Butternut Squash - This is one of my favorites for many reasons. It's an easy recipe that is naturally sweet and flavorful. In addition it is low in calories, making it only 1 point plus on WW. Easy and tastes great!

Caramelized Onion and Butternut Squash If you love caramelized onions the way I do, this simple combination of winter squash and rich caramelized onions will become a savory yearly favorite.

Fruity Sweet Potato Tzimis- Dried fruit, sweet potato, nuts , apples and sweet onions make this traditional Jewish recipe favorite a perfect side on Thanksgiving. A better choice than sweet potato casserole with sugar.

Wendy's Crunchy Vegetable Balls This is a pseudo name for my crunchy and delicious roasted fresh Brussels sprouts. There was a time ( before I tasted this recipe that was shared by my daughter in law Wendy) that I turned my nose up to Brussels Sprouts! - But Not since I tasted them made this way.

Wild Rice Stuffing - A delicious stuffing made from a blend of wild and regular rice.

Corn Bread Stuffing This recipe calls for making gluten free cornbread. Jaime Oliver has a good homemade cornbread.

Quinoa Chinese Style Stuffing- The only thing that makes it Chinese style is the ( GF) soy sauce that is added , which could also be left out. Check this one out!

A vegan Entree: Stuffed Portobella Mushrooms with quinoa

Greek Stuffed Tomatoes- Beautiful presentation and tastes divine! Perfect for every holiday celebration

Lemon Mushrooms with garlic and herbs - A quick few minute prep and less than 15 minutes to cook. A lighter favorite that could be called Mushroom Scampi

Beets and Orange Slices is a must at any holiday meal. The rich red color offset by the contrasting orange is just vibrant! A healthy dish for any occasion.

Sweet Potato Smash - Easy, crispy, and delicious. One individual sweet potato per serving.

Sweet Potato Fries - Sweet potato are cut into strips and then baked, not fried. Your choice of how to season ( Cajun? Cinnamon? Salt and Pepper? ) Loved by kids of all ages.

White Potato Rosemary Smash - Baked with olive oil and rosemary, the potatoes become crunchy, crispy and fabulous!

Riced Cauliflower Pilaf a low calorie/low carb alternative to using rice. Tastes delicious and adds an interesting mystery dish to the table.

Moroccan Carrot Recipe-

If you like lemony Moroccan food, you'll love this authentic carrot dish. Simply steam carrots and then dress with the fabulous marinade. It looks simple, but it tastes outrageous!

Arugula and Cashew Salad- Make this for Christmas. The rich green arugula and sprinkling of fresh cranberries makes this a colorful favorite.

Red and Orange Holiday Coleslaw is a must for cole slaw lovers. The colors and sweet flavors win everyone over.

Pickled Red Onions- nice pickled condiment that is fast, easy, looks pretty.

Healthy, Quick and Easy Soups

Leeks and Brussels Sprout Soup : Fast, Easy, Delicious ( cooks in 12 minutes) and is rich satisfying and seasonal. ( Paleo, vegan, gluten free)

Pumpkin : This Paleo Pumpkin Pie Soup is a winner in my book. Use cooked pumpkin or any cooked winter squash for a delicious fragrant soup. Bursting with flavor, this rich golden soup is a favorite on the holiday. ( GF, Vegan, Paleo)

Butternut : A bowl of this Savory Butternut Squash Soup   is only one point plus on Weight Watchers. What a great way to start off a meal. Satisfying, low calorie and delicious.( GF, Vegan, Paleo)

Red Lentil : Hearty Red Lentil Soup is one of my favorites on a cold winter day. Red lentils cook quickly and melt into the vegetable soup making it hearty and creamy. ( vegan, GF)

Chickpea:  Many Vegans eat this high protein delicious Spanish Chickpea soup on Christmas. Maybe it's the rich, red color.

Carrot :  Moroccan Spiced Carrot   adds a little kick to this otherwise mild carrot soup. Perfect to spice up and heat up any meal.

Mushroom: This Hot and Sour Chinese Mushroom  Soup is my version of a hot and sour soup that is served in Chinese restaurants. It's full of fresh mushrooms making it a mushroom lover's favorite.

Carrot Ginger Soup . This is the fastest soup ever and it's perfect if you are under the weather - it acts like a vegan chicken soup - don't forget the gluten free matzo balls

Spinach Vegetable: This is my friend Paula's soup recipe. I've had this Wilted Spinach Vegetable Soup at her house on family gathering for various holidays. We love it.

Lentil; Tangy Tomato Lentil is a wonderful lentil soup with a tomato base. Cooks up quickly and it rich in protein too.

Spinach and Garlic: This beautiful green soup is easy to make and a must for spinach and garlic lovers. Fresh Spinach and Garlic Soup ( 1 PP on WW). Low in calories

Detox Soup - Perfect after holiday detox - lose up to 5 pounds in 4 days. This post went viral and I still get hundreds of views /day

Vegetarian and Vegan Desserts

Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie ( vegan, GF, Paleo) - Made in the blender, this fast and easy recipe is delicious.(

Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie with Grain Free Crust- one of my favorites

Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies- These are healthy enough to eat as a breakfast. no sugar. My grandkids LOVE them. Makes a great dessert.. Use dried cranberries for Thanksgiving or Christmas

Pumpkin Cakes: Flourless These little mini individual cakes are really delicious. Made with crunchy almond butter.. don't eat too many -- they are healthy but a little more caloric

Baked apples, cranberries, raisins, and nuts ( vegan) - This was my mother's recipe that she made for dessert every Thanksgiving. Certainly a healthy and tasty dish... top with some Vanilla Greek Yogurt for an added treat..

Raw Cranberry Walnut Tart- ( vegan) This tart was featured on Veg news magazine. It requires no cooking and looks absolutely delicious.

Black Bean Brownies: These brownies are made in the blender and are quick and easy to make. They taste amazing! Healthy, flour less and tasty!

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