I know the turkey doesn’t want to hear this, but it’s all about Thanksgiving sides. There, I said it. Here’s a running list of some of my favorite (mostly) healthy Thanksgiving side dishes. You’ll find a mix of paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low-carb recipes here.
Starchy Side Dishes
Lots of flavored rice and potato dishes to add some substance and comfort to your meals!
These mashed sweet potatoes are easily made in your Instant Pot and have a unique orange-chili butter mixed in! This flavor combination is STELLAR and more delicious than you’d think!
If you haven’t used an Instant Pot to make potato salad, you’re in for a treat. My mom’s best friend made the BEST potato salad. And as far as I knew, she eyeballed everything without a recipe. It was infinitely better than store-bought potato salad which is often weirdly sweet and lacking salt. And boring. …
This sourdough stuffing recipe is just sooooo good. Bits of roasted garlic, caramelized mushrooms, crispy pancetta, and lots of fresh herbs make this stuffing recipe a perfect classic addition to any Thanksgiving table! Homemade bread stuffing is SO SO good, and if you’ve wondered if you could use sourdough bread for stuffing, the answer is …
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are much easier than stovetop — no draining required! You don’t have to wait for a special occasion, and the recipe includes adaptations for just about any dietary style.
Friends, I had a hard time reigning in this wild rice salad recipe. This is literally a “choose your own adventure” situation, and I wanted to ADD ALL THE THINGS. BUT. I thought it would be better posted as a base. A jumping off point, if you will. However you choose to make it, it’s …
Cooking dry beans used to be a laborious project, but with this Instant Pot black beans recipe you can have them done so quickly! And no simmering pots to watch on the stove! If you’re looking for a Mexican inspired black beans recipe, you MUST try this one. It’s richly flavored with chipotles, oranges, and …
I feel like we’ve come full circle in the rice department. 2007: Maybe we should switch from brown rice to white rice because it’s “healthier.” 2010: Oh, quinoa is better for you than rice? Ok, let’s do that. 2012: So, no grains? At all? Hello, cauliflower rice. 2016: Wait, what? We’re eating rice again? White …
Why you will love this Cilantro Lime Rice Instant Pot recipe Bland, unflavorful rice is such a bummer. Thankfully I fine-tuned this Cilantro Rice recipe for maximum flavor output. (Scroll down to see my secrets for making this rice extra flavorful! Hint: there’s butter involved.) Plus, making it an Instant Pot saves you from having …
I’m not sure why I didn’t try making coconut rice in the Instant Pot before. I’ve had my pantry stocked with coconut milk for over 10 years, and it was just in the last couple years that I’ve tinkered with making coconut rice. Making coconut rice in an Instant Pot is even better. I’m not sure …
This is a fresh, mayo-free take on a potato salad. Tender roasted potatoes are tossed with a herby, mustardy vinaigrette. You’ll never go back to regular potato salads.
This Cilantro-Lime Quinoa is a healthier alternative to rice and is studded with spicy almonds!
I love the Mediterranean feel of this Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Salad!
My favorite part about this hearty, vegetarian quinoa salad is the sweet dressing made from lemon-infused oil! The whole thing is so light and fresh.
After living in Europe and eating LOT of tangy German style potatoes, I fell in love with German style potato salads! Since recreating dishes is my superpower, I created my own version with a warm bacon dressing! You’ll fall in love with this salad like my family did!
Mango Cucumber Rice Salad is a perfect summertime meal with some grilled chicken! Don’t turn on the oven unless you absolutely have to!