25 Healthy Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas from around the web

Are you ready for the big day yet?

While in my part of the world, most of us have already started planning for Christmas, I know that a great bunch of you, my friends from across the border, currently have your hands full trying to get everything done in time for Thanksgiving.

Well, that time might be getting short, but despair not: there are still a few days left to get things all tied up and finalized.

And just in case you aren’t done figuring out your entire Thanksgiving menu just yet, I figured I’d search the web and gather a few more healthy Thanksgiving recipe ideas for you…

Hope this one comes in handy!

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Thanksgiving Turkey Veggie Tray

I can’t remember ever going to a party where veggies and dip didn’t get served. They sure are a great way to keep your guests busy, happy and satisfied while they are waiting for the main course to arrive.

Can you think of a cuter way of delivering said veggies and dip on Thanksgiving? I most certainly can’t — this is simply brilliant!

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  • Thanksgiving Veggie Tray by Eating Richly – Get the recipe here

Figs with Walnuts and Gorgonzola

This simple appetizer looks so fresh and tasty! It certainly is a nice change from the classic Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates.

I’m thinking of adding this one to my personal menu this year… if I can get my hands on the fresh figs, that is!

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  • Figs with Walnuts and Gorgonzola on Woman’s Day – Get the recipe here

Green Olive, Walnut and Pomegranate Dip

Apparently, this chunky dip is a specialty in the Gilan province of Northern Iran. I personally have never tried it, but I get the feeling that that’s about to change…

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  • Green Olive, Walnut and Pomegranate Dip on Woman’s Day – Get the recipe here

ROSEMARY INFUSED WILD RICE STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Stuffed mushrooms, in my opinion, are simply the best appetizer, no matter what you stuff them with. Rosemary infused wild rice? Now that sounds like a winner to me!

Please send that platter my way…

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  • Rosemary Infused Wild Rice Stuffed Mushrooms by The Plant Philosophy – Get the recipe here

APPLE AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH WALNUTS AND MARJORAM

How’s about a bowl of soup before movin’ on to the main course? Apple, butternut squash, walnuts and ginger really sound like a winning combination to me.

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  • Apple and Butternut Squash Soup by The Iron You – Get the recipe here

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3 Easy Steps to a Moist and Delicious Turkey

Let’s face it, no Thanksgiving would be complete without turkey. And if you’re going to put a moist, juicy and flavorful bird on the table this Thanksgiving, brining it is a crucial step that you won’t want to skip!

Then, of course, you have to get the roasting part right, too…

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  • 3 Steps to a Moist and Delicious Turkey by Delightful E Made – Get the recipe here

HOW TO DRY BRINE A THANKSGIVING TURKEY

If a wet brine is too complicated for you, because you don’t have access to the required equipment you know, then you might want to consider a dry brine instead…

I know I’m definitely trying it this Christmas!

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  • How to Dry Bribe a Thanksgiving Turkey by Wholefully – Get the recipe here

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Quinoa “Stuffing” (Quinoa with Butternut Squash, Cranberries & Pistachios)

Stuffing so stunningly gorgeous and so delicious looking… I say you should definitely serve it “on the side”.

I wouldn’t want to hide that beauty inside a bird.

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  • Quinoa Stuffing by Gimme Some Oven – Get the recipe here

Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprout, and Bread Stuffing with Apples

This one’s a beautiful twist on the traditional bread stuffing.

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  • Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprout and Bread Stuffing by Food52 – Get the recipe here

BROWN AND WILD RICE TURKEY STUFFING WITH CHESTNUTS AND DRIED FRUITS

Here’s the stuffing that was on my personal menu a couple of years back… If you’re a fan of chestnuts and dried fruits, you’ll be all over that one!

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  • by Yours Truly – Get the recipe here

Clean Eating Mushroom Rosemary Quinoa Stuffing Recipe with Cranberries

How gorgeous does this look? Never mind the turkey, I want to have some of that NOW!

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  • Clean Eating Mushroom Rosemary Quinoa Stuffing by ifoodreal – Get the recipe here

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Cinnamon Butternut Squash, Pecans, and Cranberries

So many Thanksgiving must-haves, all rolled into a single dish. I say this is a definite must-make!

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  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Cinnamon Butternut Squash, Pecans, and Cranberries by Julia’s Album – Get the recipe here

Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad

I’m not sure whether this should be an appetizer, a side, or something that you’d want to have immediately following the main course…

All I know is, a salad this beautiful AND delicious looking, you definitely want to have on your menu!

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  • Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad by Le Creme de la Crumb – Get the recipe here

Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale and Cranberry Couscous

A salad SO pretty, you may even want to use it as a centerpiece! It looks like jewels in a bowl!

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  • Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale and Cranberry Couscous by Gimme Some Oven – Get the recipe here

Roasted Root Vegetables Salad

Gorgeous, colorful, filled with so many textures… if you’re planning on serving this salad on Thanksgiving, will you please invite me over?

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  • Roasted Root Vegetables Salad by A Spicy Perspective – Get the recipe here

Crispy Roasted Green Beans

Delicious food doesn’t have to be complicated, does it? Not even on Thanksgiving, it doesn’t.

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  • Crispy Roasted Green Beans by Primavera Kitchen – Get the recipe here

Honey Glazed Hasselback Butternut Squash

Or, sometimes, it can be a tad complicated… but so incredibly worth the hassle! As elegant as it is delicious, this Honey Glazed Hasselback Butternut Squash is guaranteed to be the star of any dinner table.

  • by Yours Truly – Get the recipe here

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes {Slow Cooker}

Oh my! Roasted Garlic + Mashed Potatoes in the slow cooker? I’m sold! Is there still room to put these on the menu? Sure there is! We’ll just have to skip dessert, that’s all.

Maybe…

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  • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes by Little Spice Jar – Get the recipe here

Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Mash

If you don’t do white potatoes, here’s an amazing alternative! And how colorful, too!

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  • Sweet Potatoes & Cauliflower Mash by The Fit Fork – Get the recipe here

MAPLE CINNAMON ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

For a fan of butternut squash such as myself, this is an absolute must.

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  • Maple Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash by Life Made Sweeter – Get the recipe here

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE, GRATIN STYLE

Ha! I love it when I browse the Net for recipes and stumble on some of my own. Here’s another one of my creations from a few years back. It’s still just as delicious today, though, I’m sure of it!

Sweet Potato Casserole

You can find this recipe and many more on allfreecasserolerecipes.com — if you’re looking for a casserole recipe, they’re definitely the place to go! 

SCALLOPED SWEET POTATO RING

A new and improved version of the above sweet potato “gratin”, this true stunner will definitely steal the show. Try not to put it too close to the turkey, though, otherwise the bird might get a bit jealous!

This elegant Scalloped Sweet Potato Ring is much easier to make than you may think and is so incredibly good, it's the perfect sweet potato recipe for any occasion!

  • by Yours Truly – Get the recipe here

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PALEO PUMPKIN PIE

No Thanksgiving meal would be complete without dessert, now would it? And what better way to end this annual feast than with a slice of heavenly Paleo Pumpkin Pie?

With its devilishly sweet, spiced and super rich custard-like filling and tender-yet-crispy crust, all that topped with a crunchy, honey sweetened crumble, this unconventional Pumpkin Pie is nothing short of spectacular.

Bet it’ll have you coming back for more… year after year after year!

Paleo Pumpkin Pie | by Sonia! The Healthy Foodie

  • by Yours Truly – Get the recipe here

Paleo Pecan Pie

Or, you could go with this other great classic. Trust me when I say that the “real deal” has absolutely nothing over this Paleo version of Pecan Pie: its filling is perfectly sweet, silky smooth and crunchy at the same time, and tastes like a million bucks, too!

Once you’ve tried it, you’ll never go back!

Paleo Pecan Pie | thehealthyfoodie.com

by Yours Truly – Get the recipe here

Baked Pears with Walnuts and Honey

Looking for something a bit on the lighter side? These Baked Pears with Walnuts and Honey sound incredibly refreshing, especially after a big heavy meal like that…

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  • Baked Pears with Walnuts and Honey by Skinny Taste – Get the recipe here

Pumpkin-Pear Crisps

In case you couldn’t decide between pumpkin and pear. These Pumpkin Pear Crisps sound like a great compromise!

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  • Pumpkin Pear Crisps on Bon Appetit – Get the recipe here