We all know how much work and time goes into a successful Thanksgiving meal. And while I'm all about having a delicious turkey and all the accompanying sides, but ain't nobody got time for that.
Here's a list of dietitian-approved Thanksgiving side dishes that will wow your guests without totally putting you out.
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Cornbread Stuffing via Kelli Shallal MS, RDN, CD of Hungry Hobby Blog
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Cranberry Orange Bread via Jessica Levinson MS, RD of Small Bites By Jessica
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Black Rice Harvest via Judith Scharman Draughon, MS, RDN, LD author of Lean Body, Smart Life
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Cranberry Walnut Quinoa Salad via Lauren Renlund MPH RD
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Stuffing Drop Biscuits via Emily Cooper RD of Sinful Nutrition
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Roasted Green Beans with Bacon via Kelli Shallal MS, RDN, CD of Hungry Hobby Blog
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Roasted Fall Vegetables with Kale Hazelnut Pesto via Rachael Hartley RD, of Rachael Hartley Nutrition
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Maple Roasted Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts, and Cranberries via Kelly Jones, MS, RD, CSSD of Eat Real, Live Well
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Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms with Herbed Breadcrumbs via Rachael Hartley RD, of Rachael Hartley Nutrition
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Award Winning Apple Broccoli Salad via Brittany Poulson MDA, RD, CDE of Your Choice Nutrition
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Green Beans with Pecans, Cranberries, & Parmesan via Karmen Meyer RDN, LDN of The Nutrition Adventure
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Cream-less Creamed Spinach via Liz Weiss MS, RD of Liz's Healthy Table
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Kid-Approved Roasted Carrot Souffle via Ann RD & Lesley RD of My Menu Pal
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Instant Pot Carrots with Honey Herb Butter Glaze via Emily Weeks RD of Zen & Spice
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Turkey Veggie Platter via Amy Gorin RD, of Amy Gorin Nutrition
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Tumeric Parsnips via Sarah Schlichter MPH, RDN of Bucket List Tummy Blog
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Cheesy Greek Yogurt Potato Casserole via Kristen Smith MS, RDN, CD of 360 Family Nutrition
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Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole via Liz Weiss MS, RD of Liz's Healthy Table
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Instant Pot Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes via Emily Weeks RD of Zen & Spice
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Crispy Potatoes with Pumpkin Hummus via Catherine Brown RD, of A Seat at My Table Blog
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Acorn Stuffed Squash with Sage Lentils and Wheat via Sharon Palmer RD, of The Plant Powered Dietitian Blog
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Reduced Sugar Cranberry Sauce via Kaleigh McMordie MCN, RDN of Lively Table Blog
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Simple Refined Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce via Kelly Jones, MS, RD, CSSD of Eat Real, Live Well
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Rosemary Country Gravy via Elizabeth Shaw MS, RD of Shaw Simple Swaps
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Cranberry Orange Ginger Relish via Lauren Harris-Pincus MS, RDN of Nutrition Starring You
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Sweet Potato Pie Bites via Amanda Hernandez RD of The Nutritionist Reviews
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Quinoa Chocolate Chip Apple Crumble via Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN of Bucket List Tummy Blog
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Cranberry Pumpkin Upside Down Cake via Jenny Shea Rawn MS, MPH, RD of My Cape Cod Kitchen
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Pumpkin Pie Stuffed Baked Apples via Emily Cooper RD, of Sinful Nutrition