Looking for some vegetarian side dishes for Thanksgiving? I've rounded up my Top 10 best veggie side dishes for your vegetarian guests or veggie lovers! These easy side dishes are perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter or any holiday or dinner! Lots of variety to get your veggies in!
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Whether you need veggie side ideas to go with your weeknight casserole or you just want to make Thanksgiving dinner out of sides, these 10 vegetarian side dishes for Thanksgiving will be a main course in and of themselves!
Healthy recipes like corn casserole, sweet potato casserole, veggie sides like roasted carrots and mashed potatoes will keep the hungriest eaters full and satisfied! You can eat these with or without turkey or even try with chicken.
Many of these recipes serve a crowd so even if you are making a dinner without family, these sides will last you the entire Thanksgiving weekend. Who doesn't love Thanksgiving leftovers, right?
Many of these you can make ahead making your holiday prep that much easier. They are also recipes you can freeze so you can enjoy the holidays even after they are over!
Don't forget about Thanksgiving desserts like apple desserts, pumpkin desserts or Thanksgiving fruit salad and cinnamon rolls for breakfast (this recipe is dairy free!)
Only 5 ingredients in one of the cozies vegetarian side dishes for Thanksgiving!
Be sure to select vegetarian Jiffy Mix for this recipe.
Just a few simple ingredients and a delicious spin on traditional green bean recipes.
One of the two most popular sides from last year's holiday season from Momma Fit Lyndsey readers!
These carrots are so simple yet so flavorful!
Make them in the oven or the air fryer!
Move over bland brussels sprouts, this recipe is bursting with flavor and crisp texture!
Crispy brussels sprouts topped with cheese and simple seasoning. 100% delicious!
You will have no idea that these creamy and delicious mashed potatoes are dairy free!
Delicious Yukon gold potatoes along with oat milk and vegan butter makes these smooth and creamy potatoes insanely good!
If you're looking for a lower carb or more keto friendly side dish, try replacing half of the potatoes with cauliflower.
Perfect texture and a great way to have potatoes with less carbs.
A non traditional side dish that is bursting with flavor!
A spicy take on traditional cauliflower make this one unique side dish that will definitely have your guests asking for more!
HONEY SRIRACHA BRUSSELS SPROUTS
If you like your veggies hot & spicy, this is the side for you!
Another spicy take for the heat lovers!
AIR FRYER ASPARAGUS
Bust out the Air Fryer you bought on Black Friday for this insanely easy and quick side dish!
Keto and vegan as written or add some parmesan cheese if you like!
An insanely easy recipe that makes the crispiest broccoli out there!
An easy way to get crispy broccoli - in your air fryer!
FAQs
Luckily, turkey is only one part of the Thanksgiving meal! There are so many vegetarian side dishes for Thanksgiving that no meat eaters can enjoy a full meal just from side dishes!
Maybe you aren't in need of vegetarian side dishes for Thanksgiving but you just want to up the amount of veggies for your meal so you are looking for a good vegetable to serve with turkey! Traditionally green beans and mashed potatoes are two of my favorites sides to serve with turkey.
For even more veggie power, consider brussels sprouts, roasted carrots, asparagus or broccoli.
According to Momma Fit Lyndsey recipe testers, sweet potato casserole and green beans are the two most popular Thanksgiving side dishes. Insider mentions mashed potatoes as being the most popular side dish for turkey.
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Crispy Parmesan Brussel Sprouts with Garlic
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet (Amazon affiliate link)
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Brussels Sprouts cleaned, trimmed, and halved if desired
- 2 tablespoon olive oil more if needed
- 1 teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
- 6 cloves fresh garlic
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place the Brussels sprouts, olive oil, garlic, and ½ cup of the Parmesan cheese into a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and stir to coat.2 pounds Brussels Sprouts, 2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 6 cloves fresh garlic, ¾ cup Parmesan cheese
- Add the mixture to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast for 15 minutes. Flip the Brussels sprouts. Roast for an additional 10-15 minutes or until desired doneness. Add the remaining cheese and use the broiler function for the last 5 minutes.¾ cup Parmesan cheese
Smashed Method
- Add cleaned, whole Brussels sprouts to boiling water and parboil for 5 minutes. Remove them from the water.
- Use a drinking glass to smash the sprouts flat. Add them to a large mixing bowl and proceed with the recipe as written.
Notes
- For crispier sprouts slice them into fourths rather than half.
- Larger sprouts may take more time in the oven and smaller ones may roast up faster.
- Place sprouts on the cut-side down for the first roasting.
- Cook in one even layer and use enough oil.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat leftovers under the broiler or in the air fryer until heated through. If you choose to microwave them they will not be crispy.
- You can follow the prep steps and store the ingredients in the fridge in an airtight container until you are ready to roast them, up to 2 days ahead of time.
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