12 Delicious Veggie Dishes to Serve Up This Thanksgiving

By Ashley Lall Updated: November 19, 2020

Thanksgiving is a week away — sound the alarm! You’re probably going to be stocking up on groceries this weekend, and if you’re still planning your menu, maybe you’re looking for ideas.

On Thanksgiving, you’ve got your typical yams and mashed potatoes, but if you want to get a little more creative with your veggies this holiday, we’ve got a few dishes that might tempt you and the fam. Each one of these recipes is flavored with fun ingredients — and we can’t say safely that they won’t steal the spotlight from your turkey!

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Keep scrolling for some of the veggie dishes we’ll be serving this holiday.

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Maple-Roasted Butternut Squash Puree

Savor the best of the season with this butternut squash puree. Who said potatoes were the only veggies that should be mashed?

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Creamy Potato-Cauliflower Mash

And if you are a fan of traditional mashed potatoes, try upping the ante with some cauliflower! This recipe uses chicken broth and thyme to give the spuds a rich savoriness you’ll love.

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Broccoli Cheddar Rice Casserole

Using homemade roux instead of canned soup in our cheese sauce for this casserole cuts fat. Even the kids will be loving this dish!

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Creamy Green Bean and Leek Bake

To add to the list of creamy casseroles, we bring you this decadent green bean and leek bake. It is spiced up with a little pimento peppers, so warn your non-spice-friendly friends!

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Sweet Potato and Apple Gratin

Sweet potatoes and apples are both in season this time of year, and it turns out that they make a heavenly combination! Try our sweet potato and apple gratin and see for yourself!

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Butternut Squash and Cranberry Salad

What can we say, we’re a fan of butternut squash, and you’ll see it again on this list because, well, what’s not to love? Why serve up a plain old salad when you can sweeten it up with this butternut squash and cranberry version instead? We promise, you won’t regret it.

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Broccoli Tabbouleh With Turmeric and Buttermilk Dressing

Not all salads have to be made with lettuce, either! Our broccoli tabbouleh loaded with broccoli, spinach, and topped with avocado and turmeric-buttermilk dressing will be the star of the show at your Thanksgiving dinner.

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Brown Sugar-Kissed Butternut Squash

This dish is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy, with the addition of red pepper flakes bringing a dose of heat. If you’re not a fan of the spice, sub cinnamon for the pepper!

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Carrot-Dill Puff Pastry Quiche

If you’re looking for an easy-to-prep appetizer, check out this recipe with carrot and dill! We love the flakiness of this quiche, and it’s so easy to do using frozen pastry dough!

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Cauliflower and Zucchini Tart

Another delicious appetizer option is this cauliflower and zucchini tart, spiced up with smoked paprika and baked to perfection.

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Parmesan Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms

You’re bound to see your guests returning to the apps table for seconds with this one. Pureed artichoke hearts and a light sprinkling of parmesan cheese create a velvety, melt-in-your-mouth filling.

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Sautéed Garlic Mushrooms

We love mushrooms, and these garlicy ones are the perfect side to your Thanksgiving turkey. Flavored up with parmesan cheese, garlic, and butter, they’re healthy and will add a layer of depth to your whole plate!

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