Healthy Holiday Side Dishes Everyone Will Love

Hosting a big dinner this holiday season? These Healthy Side Dishes are perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas celebrations.

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Healthy Holiday Side Dishes

Sticking to a healthy diet during the holidays can be hard. There’s always tons of food around and lots of delicious dishes to choose from – most of which aren’t exactly on the healthy side! Luckily, there are plenty of recipes out there that cut back on calories without sacrificing on flavour.

If you’re hosting a big celebration this Thanksgiving or Christmas, try making one of these healthy side dishes to go with your turkey. This round-up includes everything from creamy mashed potatoes to mac and cheese, stuffing and more. You’ll still get to enjoy all of your festive favourites, guilt-free!

Celebrating Easter? Check out these healthy and easy easter side dishes instead!

Creamy Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes {Low Carb}

These Creamy Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes are super buttery and a delicious low-carb alternative to your favourite mashed potatoes.

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Crispy Green Bean Fries

These Crispy Green Bean Fries are a delicious and healthy way to satisfy your french fry cravings – make them in the Air Fryer or the oven!

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Low Carb Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

This Low Carb Cauliflower Mac and Cheese offers a lighter spin on classic mac and cheese – it’s low on calories and keto-friendly!

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The Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes

These Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes are just like the ones from the steakhouse, stuffed with bacon, cheddar, scallions and sour cream.

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The Best Kale Salad on the Internet

This Kale Salad is the best meal prep lunch! It's got protein with lentils and halloumi cheese, lots of veggies and a tasty dressing.

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Crispiest Garlic Parm Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Learn the secret to the crispiest Air Fryer brussels sprouts – say hello to the perfect fall side dish with garlic, parmesan and balsamic.

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Thanksgiving Paleo Gluten Free Stuffing

This Thanksgiving Paleo Gluten Free Stuffing is a delicious healthy alternative made with a ton of veggies and packed with fall flavours!

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Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

This is the Best Ever Brussel Sprout Salad with dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and an easy apple cider vinegar and honey dijon dressing.

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White Cheddar Truffle Mac and Cheese

This White Cheddar Truffle Mac and Cheese is super creamy and made on the stovetop with truffle oil, white cheddar and Swiss cheese.

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The BEST Arugula Salad

Inspired by Aroma Espresso Bar, this is the BEST Arugula Salad – it features lentils, sweet potatoes, and lemon-olive oil dressing. You can meal prep it, too!

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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes {Super Creamy} via Eating Instantly

These Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are the creamiest, most delicious mashed potatoes you’ll ever eat – and they’re ready in just 20 minutes thanks to your pressure cooker!

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Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes via Eating Instantly

These savory Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes are so easy and the perfect healthy side dish mixed with herbs, butter and sour cream.

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Creamy Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes via Eating Instantly

These Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes are super cheesy, creamy and delicious – all you need is a cake pan to cook this easy holiday side dish!

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Instant Pot Steamed Vegetables {Quick + Easy} via Eating Instantly

These Instant Pot Steamed Vegetables are super easy to make and a foolproof method that will give you the perfect veggies every time.

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Instant Pot Carrots {Brown Sugar Glaze} via Eating Instantly

These Instant Pot Carrots are made with a delicious and easy brown sugar glaze – they’re an easy side dish and cook in just 2 minutes!

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