18+ Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes (2024)

Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

Herb roasted turkey breast is a healthy and flavorful alternative for Thanksgiving dinner. It's also great for smaller families or people who don’t like dark meat!

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Instant Pot Turkey Breast

With lots of flavorful herbs, a quick-cooking Instant Pot turkey breast is always juicy, tender, and perfectly done. And the bonus? There's no need to thaw it first!

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Apple Stuffing

Tangy, bright flavors take this apple stuffing up a notch, with sourdough bread, Granny Smith apples, and tart dried cranberries. It's wonderfully delicious homemade stuffing!

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Cranberry Sauce with Roasted Grapes, Apples, and Shallots

Add this beautiful jewel toned side to your Thanksgiving menu! Cranberry sauce with roasted grapes, apples, and shallots provides a burst of flavor, both sweet and savory, that is unforgettable.

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Easy Cinnamon Apple Cranberry Sauce

Flavorful cinnamon apple cranberry sauce is easy to make and can be made in advance. This traditional Thanksgiving relish is packed full of healthy antioxidants and vitamin C.

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Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Oven roasted sweet potatoes are delicious just as they are, or they can be seasoned in a variety of ways. A healthy alternative to sweet potato casseroles loaded with sugar and butter but just as flavorful.

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Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole

This sweet potato casserole copycat is gluten-free, nut-free and dairy-free, and so, so delicious! It has a crunchy granola-like topping.

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Vanilla Bean Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Vanilla bean mashed sweet potatoes are creamy and sweet. You can easily reduce the amount of butter and sugar in this recipe to make it even healthier.

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Green Beans Almondine

A healthy substitute for green bean casserole on Thanksgiving. green beans almondine is a memorable side dish with toasted almonds, browned butter, shallots, and lemon zest.

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Honey Glazed Carrots with Chili Powder

Pleasantly sweet and spicy, honey glazed carrots with chili powder are easy to make and everyone loves them. Make them your own by using a different sweetener, spice, or herbs.

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Mashed Butternut Squash (sweet or savory)

Whether you make it sweet or savory, mashed butternut squash will be a standout on your Thanksgiving table, or as a healthy side dish any day of the week!

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Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples, Cranberries, and Walnuts

With crisp tart apples, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts, this Brussels sprouts salad is a great Thanksgiving salad, easy to make and healthy, too.

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Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Arugula & Sweet Potato

Bursting with flavor, roasted cauliflower salad with sweet potato, arugula, and pomegranate is a feast for the eyes and full of healthy ingredients. It fits well on the Thanksgiving table.

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Kale and Pear Salad with Yogurt Dressing

Kale and pear salad combines tender kale, juicy ripe pears, briny feta cheese, and a sprinkling of savory granola, topped with a healthy yogurt dressing. This fall salad is sure to be a hit on Thanksgiving Day.

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Sweet Kale Salad with Dried Cranberries and Poppy Seed Dressing

Sweet kale salad is a copycat of the popular bagged salad you find in grocery stores — but as always, homemade is way better, with a healthier poppy seed dressing made with yogurt.

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Sautéed Parsnips With White Wine And Thyme

A classy, stand-out side dish, sautéed parsnips are flavored with wine, butter, and thyme. They’re a healthy addition to any meal – especially Thanksgiving!

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Spaghetti Squash with Parmesan and Herbs

Simple yet flavorful, this spaghetti squash with Parmesan and herbs is a low-carb healthy Thanksgiving side dish that can take the place of mashed potatoes or stuffing.

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Mini Pumpkin Pie Tarts

Bite-sized pumpkin pie tarts are an easy no-bake treat and a lighter addition to a Thanksgiving dessert table!

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Cranberry Clafoutis

Try a cranberry clafoutis, a classic custard-like pie that's a cinch to make and only 158 calories per serving, a healthy alternative to rich Thanksgiving pies.

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Rosé Spritzer

Arosé spritzer is a two ingredient co*cktail that’s light and refreshing. Since it’s not too sweet, it’s a popular and lower calorie choice that goes perfectly with rich Thanksgiving food. There are many ways you can customize this simple co*cktail, too!

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