34 Healthier Thanksgiving Recipes

By Kate Morin

It’s that time of year again: Families gather (and bicker), turkeys get browned on the outside and left accidentally frozen on the inside (whoops), gravy ends up a lumpy mess, and cranberry sauce plops loudly from white-labeled cans everywhere.

Though we can’t promise no bickering, this list can help save your Thanksgiving meal. Here you can find all the recipes you could possibly need to prepare a successful dinner for any sized family. Most are our own personal creations, but we’ve also included some stars from the kitchens of our very awesome recipe contributors too.

Salads and Starters

1. Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

It’s official: Soup season is here! Ring in the cooler weather with this super simple number that’s so rich you won’t realize there isn’t any dairy.

2. Spicy Kale Salad

Kale is the perfect hearty fall green to use as a base for any seasonal salad. Try this easy option with freshly grated pecorino cheese and red pepper flakes as a side dish or starter with a little kick.

3. Spinach Salad

With eight simple ingredients and less than 10 minutes of prep time, this spinach and sprouts dish brings a little California sunshine to any dinner table.

4. Curried Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin just screams Thanksgiving. Start your meal with this simple soup filled with warming spices to get your gourd on.

5. Arugula Salad with Fennel, Apple, and Pecans

On a day when nearly every dish is an indulgence, it’s smart to start the meal with something a little greener to fit in some of those important nutrients and antioxidants. This combo of arugula with crisp and refreshing fennel and apple is the perfect solution. (The balsamic-dijon vinaigrette doesn’t hurt either!)

Sides

6. Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts

We can’t get enough Brussels sprouts at Greatist. The addition of pancetta and maple make these healthy little guys just the right amount of decadent (without going overboard on the unhealthy stuff).

7. Brussels Sprouts with Brown Butter and Sage

Looking for the perfect turkey pairing? Try these roasted Brussels sprouts topped with earthy brown butter for a delicious addition to any Thanksgiving table.

8. Healthier (Vegan) Creamed Corn

Instead of heavy cream, this version of the classic uses coconut milk to achieve a luscious texture. But it doesn’t taste tropical thanks to all the amazing spices.

9. Cranberry-Orange Sauce with Thyme

Repeat after us: No. Canned. Cranberries. Anyone who can boil water can make …read more

Source:: Greatist