Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

Healthy recipes for sweet potatoes, green beans, herb-roasted turkey, easy appetizers and more. Special dietary needs? We've got you covered with diabetes-friendly, gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options that will shine on your holiday table.

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Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole
1 hr 5 mins

Thanksgiving Must-Haves

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Cranberry-Brie Bites with Puff Pastry
45 mins
Herb-Roasted Turkey
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Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
1 hr 10 mins
Cranberry Salad
Cranberry Salad
4 hrs 50 mins
Cream of Turkey & Wild Rice Soup
Cream of Turkey & Wild Rice Soup
35 mins
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20 Veggie Sides You'll Want to Make Every Thanksgiving

Cooking Tips

Caramelized Onion & Apple Stuffing
4 Mistakes That Ruin Stuffing (and How to Fix Them)
woman holding a pan with turkey and vegetables
How to Keep a Turkey Warm
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
5 Mistakes That Ruin Green Bean Casserole (And How to Fix Them)
Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
4 Mistakes That Ruin Sweet Potato Casserole (And How to Fix Them)

Explore Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

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This Sweet Spread Tastes Just Like a Slice of Pecan Pie
30 mins
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This Simple Butternut Squash Soup Is Perfect for Cool Fall Weather
50 mins
Seven turkey enchiladas in an orange baking pan, drizzled with yogurt and fresh chopped cilantro
12 Sunday Dinners to Use Up Your Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey
a step in making the Whipped Feta with Pomegranate, Pistachios & Honey
19 Snacks for Grazing Before Your Thanksgiving Meal
3-Ingredient Cranberry-Brie Bites
3-Ingredient Cranberry-Brie Bites
35 mins
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Our 18 Best New Veggie Sides to Make for Thanksgiving
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Bingka Labu Kuning (Pumpkin Cake)
4 hrs 5 mins
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Chicken & Green Bean Casserole
45 mins
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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows
2 hrs 15 mins
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Flaky Apple Pie Bars
50 mins
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Roasted Carrots with Sage Brown Butter
30 mins
Stuffed mushrooms
I'm a Dietitian on a Budget & This Is My All-Time Favorite Holiday Appetizer
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Pear & Goat Cheese Upside-Down Puff Pastries
40 mins
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Ricotta & Sun-Dried Tomato Puff Pastry Bites
1 hr 10 mins
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The Only Thanksgiving Green Bean Recipe You Need
20 mins
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Pumpkin Trifle
1 hr 45 mins
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Roasted Vegetables with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette
1 hr
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Roasted Broccoli Salad
35 mins
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19 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Casseroles That Everyone Will Love
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Cranberry Nut Bread
2 hrs 35 mins
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Cheesy Twice-Baked Butternut Squash
1 hr
Baked Brie with Blackberry Jam
12 Easy Last-Minute Appetizers for Thanksgiving
a step in making the Whipped Feta with Pomegranate, Pistachios & Honey
8 Easy, 15-Minute Appetizers You Can Make Ahead
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Goat Cheese–Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Dates
35 mins
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Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
45 mins
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Puff-Pastry Apple Turnovers with Brown Butter
1 hr
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Pumpkin-Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Rolls
1 hr 10 mins
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2-Bite Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Tarts
1 hr
A slice of pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream on a plate with a fork
The Best Easy Pumpkin Pie Recipe
3 hrs
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Anthony Anderson’s Sweet Potato Home Fries with Cranberry-Hazelnut Crumble
25 mins
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10 Delicious & Festive Diabetes-Friendly 5-Ingredient Appetizer Recipes
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The Best No-Sugar-Added Apple Pie
3 hrs 10 mins
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Carrot Casserole Is an Easy Side Dish for Any Occasion
1 hr
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Onions
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Onions
35 mins
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Steamed Butternut Squash
30 mins
The leftover turkey stew recipe in a light blue skillet, next to a bowl with a green salad and green water glasses
Leftover Turkey Stew
20 mins
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12 Recipes Our Editors Actually Make for Thanksgiving
a step in making the Whipped Feta with Pomegranate, Pistachios & Honey
12 Easy Recipes to Bring to a Friendsgiving
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20 Diabetes-Friendly Sweet Potato Recipes for Thanksgiving
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Sautéed Butternut Squash
30 mins
Butternut Squash Casserole
12 Easy Recipes to Bring to a Friendsgiving
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Streusel
16 Thanksgiving Desserts You Can Make Ahead of Time
Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic & Parsley
Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic & Parsley
1 hr
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Yukon Gold & Sweet Potato Mash
40 mins
Traditional Herbed Roast Turkey
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Fig & Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Roll
55 mins
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Mini Crustless Caramelized Onion & Cheese Quiches
1 hr 45 mins
Cinnamon Baked Pumpkin
Cinnamon Baked Pumpkin
1 hr 5 mins
Massaged Kale Salad
Massaged Kale Salad
20 mins
Balsamic Roasted Carrots
Balsamic Oven-Roasted Carrots
30 mins
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Brown Sugar-Glazed Beets
15 mins
Herbed Turkey Gravy
6 Mistakes That Ruin Gravy (And How to Fix Them)
Creamy turnip soup in a white bowl, topped with turnip green and carrot salad
Creamy Turnip Soup
45 mins
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Sautéed Leek Mashed Potatoes
40 mins
Cranberry-Prosecco Cocktail
Cranberry-Prosecco Cocktail
10 mins
Sauteed Broccoli and Kale with Toasted Garlic Butter
Sauteed Broccoli & Kale with Toasted Garlic Butter
45 mins
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Smoky Aioli
25 mins
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Banana Bread French Toast
25 mins
Custard Pecan Pie
6 Mistakes That Ruin Pie (And How to Fix Them)
Chicken & Stuffing Casserole
Chicken & Stuffing Casserole
1 hr 30 mins
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No-Sugar-Added Sweet Potato Casserole
55 mins
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Orange & Avocado Salad
25 mins
Broccoli, Cheese & rice Casserole
Broccoli, Cheese & Rice Casserole
30 mins
purple sweet potato pie
Purple Sweet Potato Pie
2 hrs 30 mins
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Cured or Smoked Salmon Appetizer Platter
30 mins
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Loaded Scalloped Potatoes with Bacon, Cheddar & Chives
1 hr
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Cranberry-Orange Punch
4 hrs