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Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Delicious Thanksgiving Side Dishes Everyone Will Love

A collection of Thanksgiving side dishes that cater to various dietary preferences, bringing warmth and joy to your festive table.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and quartered
  • ½ cup heavy cream can substitute with sour cream
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter can substitute with margarine
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
Honey Glazed Carrots
  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 3 tablespoons honey can substitute with maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons butter can substitute with coconut oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley for garnish
Green Bean Almondine
  • 1 pound fresh green beans can substitute with frozen beans
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with butter
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds can substitute with pecans or walnuts
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
Stuffing with Sausage and Herbs
  • 8 cups bread, cubed gluten-free options available
  • 1 pound Italian sausage can substitute with mushrooms or lentils
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 cups vegetable broth can substitute with chicken broth
  • fresh herbs sage, thyme, rosemary (or dried equivalents)
  • salt and pepper to taste
Cranberry Sauce
  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries can substitute with frozen
  • 1 cup sugar can substitute with honey or maple syrup
  • 1 cup orange juice can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest omit for less acidity
  • pinch of salt to balance sweetness

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Prepare Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  1. Peel and quarter russet potatoes and place them in a large pot filled with salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Mash with heavy cream, butter, and garlic until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Make Honey Glazed Carrots
  1. While the potatoes are cooking, bring water to a boil and add baby carrots. Cook for about 10 minutes until tender, then drain. Stir in honey and butter, sauté for about 5 minutes. Season and garnish with parsley.
Prepare Green Bean Almondine
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, blanch green beans for 4-5 minutes until bright green. Transfer to ice bath. In skillet, heat olive oil, add almonds, sauté until golden, add garlic until fragrant, combine with beans, season, and serve warm.
Cook Stuffing with Sausage and Herbs
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Brown sausage in skillet, drain excess fat. Sauté onion and celery until softened. Mix sausage with cubed bread and broth, transfer to greased baking dish, bake for about 30 minutes until crispy.
Make Cranberry Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce thickens. Stir in orange zest and cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Thanksgiving side dishes perfectly complement the festivities and add to the joy of your family gathering.

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