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52 Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides That Will Steal the Show

Updated on October 09, 2023

From sweet corn and creamy winter squash to green bean casserole and roasted root vegetables, these holiday sides are guaranteed to impress.

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The Best Vegetable Sides for Thanksgiving

Everyone knows that, when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, the sides make the meal (sorry, turkey!). Whether you choose corn, a classic green bean casserole or your family’s favorite potato dish, veggie sides add so much color (and flavor) to your holiday table. And, as much as we love every part of the feast, we always find ourselves craving more sides once Turkey Day is over. That’s why we try to include as many as our table will allow, starting with these delicious options. You’ll find a little something for everyone in this roundup but we would be remiss not to recommend Molly’s creamed corn. She gives it a simple, smoky upgrade by charring the corn kernels in a cast-iron skillet. It’s an easy tweak that makes an already crowd-pleasing dish utterly irresistible.

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Barefoot Contessa's Sauteed Carrots

Ina makes a 15-minute side dish sure to please. Sweet carrots go perfectly with a little butter and chopped fresh dill.
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Haricots Verts With Rosemary

These herbed, lemon-scented green beans are delicious at room temperature so they can be made a little ahead.
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Roasted Acorn Squash and Portobello Mushroom Salad with Radicchio, Apples and Pumpkin Seeds

This salad makes use of all of your favorite fall ingredients: roasted squash and mushrooms, tart apples and pumpkin seeds.
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