Quick & Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Save time on Thanksgiving with these speedy side dishes that you can prepare in less than 30 minutes.
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Vanilla Scented Sweet Potato Puree
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Roasted Cauliflower
This cauliflower (one of Michael Symon's favorite go-to sides) gains savory notes from white anchovy and capers; its crunchy texture comes from toasted pine nuts.
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Cranberry Salad
Kelsey's Thanksgiving-inspired spin on ambrosia salad is the ultimate make-ahead side. Blended cranberries tint the sweet mixture of pineapple, marshmallows and whipped cream, giving the salad vibrant color as it chills. Top with pomegranate arils for a final tangy punch.
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Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Sunny keeps her Brussels sprouts delectably simple by sauteing them in a skillet with bacon fat, butter and onions.
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Red, White and Blue Mashed Potatoes
Add some color to your Thanksgiving mash with red new potatoes that are smashed and smothered with garlic, bacon and Gorgonzola cheese.
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Glazed Carrots
Alton coats these carrot coins in a sweet reduced ginger ale glaze with a secret kick: chili powder.
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Green Beans with Blood Oranges
A reliable make-ahead side, this dish holds up well for an hour when kept at room temperature until ready to serve, making room on your stovetop for other dishes.
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Cranberry-Orange Sauce
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Asian-Spiced Butternut Squash
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Fast Mashed Potatoes for Desperate Times
This recipe provides the perfect single serving of classic mashed potatoes to comfort you after a rough day or just because you want some. It can also be multiplied as needed to provide a quick, satisfying side for a holiday meal.
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Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomato Corn Muffins
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Kelsey's Roasted Vegetables
Add a healthy and colorful dish to your Thanksgiving table with a seasonal assortment of veggies that, when sliced thinly enough, only require about 10 minutes in the oven.
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Artichoke Gratinata
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Creamed Pearl Onions
Buy frozen pearl onions –– they're peeled, eliminating the prep work from this dish (and keeping your sanity intact).
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Brussels Sprouts With Pancetta
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Haricots Verts with Rosemary
Tender, thin green beans tossed with rosemary and lemon-infused olive oil are the perfect complement to your roasted turkey and mashed potatoes.
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Sauteed Mushrooms
Give the mushrooms space in the pan –– if they overlap, they'll steam and never develop a richly flavored brown exterior.
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Parsnip Puree
As rich as mashed potatoes (but with far less starch), whipped parsnips are a welcome alternative to the much-loved spuds.
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Garlic Sauteed Spinach
This healthy dish needs no cream –– the garlic kicks up the flavor while keeping the rest of the dish light. It's a welcome alternative to the heavier foods on the table.
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Raw Beet, Pear and Gorgonzola Salad
Slightly under-ripe pears will be crisper than ripe ones, but their flavor will be just as strong. Debi and Gabriele use red and yellow beets to create a beautiful plate.
Get the Recipe: Raw Beet, Pear and Gorgonzola Salad