Flavors of the Season: Nutritious and Delicious Holiday Side Dishes
We all want our holiday meals to be as delicious as possible, but it wouldn’t hurt if they were nutritious, too. Here are some nutritious and delicious holiday sides for your festive feasts this season. All are made with all-natural ingredients that will nourish you as much as they please you.
1. Healthy Green Bean Casserole
For many families, the holiday meal must include a tasty green bean casserole, and while the traditional version is delicious, it’s not really healthy. Try this healthy green bean casserole instead.
2. Roasted Acorn Squash with Feta
If you are looking for a side dish for the holidays that is healthy, delicious, and pretty, then this roasted acorn squash with feta is for you. Beautiful to look at, and it is good for you, too.
3. Garlic Spinach
This garlic spinach is so easy to make, and it’s just full of delicious flavor you might not expect in such a simple dish. This dish will become a holiday favorite fast!
4. Cranberry Walnut Salad
This cranberry walnut salad is perfect for your holiday table with its red and green colors, and it’s delicious, too. Crunchy walnuts, dried cranberries, and tangy blue cheese give this salad a bright, fresh flavor your family will love.
5. Herb Baked Butternut Squash
If you are looking for a simple, healthy side dish for your holiday table, try this herb-baked butternut squash. It looks good, smells good, and most importantly, tastes good, and it is good for you too.
6. Cauliflower Sweet Potato Mash
You get two veggies in one dish with this delightful cauliflower sweet potato mash. You can serve this dish in place of mashed potatoes or alongside them!
7. Garlicky Green Beans
These delicious garlicky green beans are full of delicious flavors, and they are easy to make. You can use this recipe as is or use some of the variations to really dress them up for the holidays.
8. Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole
You can’t have a holiday dinner without sweet potato casserole, but you can make it healthier with a few simple swaps. Try this healthy sweet potato casserole for the holidays and see if your family can tell the difference…they probably can’t!
9. Caramelized Dill Carrots
Caramelized dill carrots are such a simple dish to make, but they are so delicious why wouldn’t you make them? Your family will love this amazingly simple, healthy side dish.
10. Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts
If you want a healthy side dish for the holidays, you can’t go wrong with maple roasted Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts are filled with rich nutrients that your body needs, and pomegranates are filled with vitamin C and antioxidants.
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This originally appeared on The Gracious Pantry.