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Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
These recipes are so tasty, you could pick out your whole Thanksgiving menu from this mix alone. Whether you’re looking for hearty main dishes, cozy sides or fall-flavored desserts, these recipes are ideal additions to your holiday lineup. Each recipe focuses on fiber-rich complex carbs, like whole grains, and sticks to heart-healthy levels of saturated fat and sodium for adiabetes-friendly dish. And you’ll alsofind ingredients like winter squash, green beans,carrotsandspicesthat deliver protective anti-inflammatory benefits. Recipes like our Roasted Garlic-Butter Sweet Potatoes and Roasted Squash & Lentil Kale Salad will fit right in with any Thanksgiving feast and contribute to a health-conscious and delicious holiday season.
01of 23Roasted Garlic-Butter Sweet PotatoesAli RedmondView RecipeRoasting a whole head of garlic brings out its sweetness and mellows its pungency, creating a smooth, caramelized paste that blends beautifully with melted butter. When tossed with perfectly roasted sweet potatoes, the result is a delicious side dish that’s easy to prepare and pairs with almost everything. You can even add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to elevate the flavor profile.
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Roasted Garlic-Butter Sweet Potatoes
Ali Redmond
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Roasting a whole head of garlic brings out its sweetness and mellows its pungency, creating a smooth, caramelized paste that blends beautifully with melted butter. When tossed with perfectly roasted sweet potatoes, the result is a delicious side dish that’s easy to prepare and pairs with almost everything. You can even add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to elevate the flavor profile.
02of 232-Bite Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake TartsPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel GrecoView RecipeThese mini pumpkin cheesecakes are a festive dessert for any gathering, especially Thanksgiving. Feel free to sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top to amp up the warm, cozy flavors. If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own with a mix of cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg. Use leftover pumpkin puree in muffins, soup and more.
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2-Bite Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Tarts
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
These mini pumpkin cheesecakes are a festive dessert for any gathering, especially Thanksgiving. Feel free to sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top to amp up the warm, cozy flavors. If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own with a mix of cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg. Use leftover pumpkin puree in muffins, soup and more.
03of 23Roasted Squash & Lentil Kale SaladPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina BrockmanView RecipeThis squash lentil salad packs 14 grams of fiber and features plenty of kale, a powerful prebiotic that helps set the stage for a healthy gut. This salad can be assembled in a Mason jar so you can prep it the night before for a healthy, grab-and-go lunch the next day.
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Roasted Squash & Lentil Kale Salad
This squash lentil salad packs 14 grams of fiber and features plenty of kale, a powerful prebiotic that helps set the stage for a healthy gut. This salad can be assembled in a Mason jar so you can prep it the night before for a healthy, grab-and-go lunch the next day.
04of 23Green Beans AmandinePhotographer: Jacob Fox, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Breanna GhazaliView RecipeThese green beans with almonds get an update thanks to a rich browned butter and white wine sauce. Haricots verts are French-style green beans that are slender and delicate. You can usually find bags of them in the produce section. The packaged beans are often trimmed, which saves time. You can sub traditional green beans; steam those about 2 minutes longer in Step 1.
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Green Beans Amandine
Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali
These green beans with almonds get an update thanks to a rich browned butter and white wine sauce. Haricots verts are French-style green beans that are slender and delicate. You can usually find bags of them in the produce section. The packaged beans are often trimmed, which saves time. You can sub traditional green beans; steam those about 2 minutes longer in Step 1.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Cookies
06of 23Roasted Vegetables with Lemon-Garlic VinaigrettePhotographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph WanekView RecipeA zesty vinaigrette makes these roasted Brussels sprouts, fennel, carrots and beets pop. If you can’t find small carrots, halve larger ones crosswise then quarter lengthwise. Serve these roasted vegetables as a side dish to your favorite main.
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Roasted Vegetables with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek
A zesty vinaigrette makes these roasted Brussels sprouts, fennel, carrots and beets pop. If you can’t find small carrots, halve larger ones crosswise then quarter lengthwise. Serve these roasted vegetables as a side dish to your favorite main.
07of 23Buttermilk Mashed PotatoesView RecipeThe classic Thanksgiving side of creamy mashed potatoes brings comforting goodness to the table. Cooking a few garlic cloves alongside the potatoes makes this recipe extra flavorful, and just the right amount of browned butter and buttermilk keeps things creamy while still diabetes-friendly.
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Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
The classic Thanksgiving side of creamy mashed potatoes brings comforting goodness to the table. Cooking a few garlic cloves alongside the potatoes makes this recipe extra flavorful, and just the right amount of browned butter and buttermilk keeps things creamy while still diabetes-friendly.
08of 23Persian-Style Butternut Squash SoupView RecipeA drizzle of maple syrup and warm spices like cinnamon, cumin and coriander take this hearty soup to the next level. With the natural sweetness and fiber-rich qualities of butternut squash and sweet potato, you can savor each spoonful while keeping your blood sugar stable.
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Persian-Style Butternut Squash Soup
A drizzle of maple syrup and warm spices like cinnamon, cumin and coriander take this hearty soup to the next level. With the natural sweetness and fiber-rich qualities of butternut squash and sweet potato, you can savor each spoonful while keeping your blood sugar stable.
09of 23Herb-Roasted TurkeyView RecipeIn just 30 minutes of no-fuss prep time, this roasted turkey will be a savored centerpiece to your Thanksgiving meal. By skipping a brine and instead using a fragrant blend of herbs, you can reduce the amount of salt used without sacrificing flavor.
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Herb-Roasted Turkey
In just 30 minutes of no-fuss prep time, this roasted turkey will be a savored centerpiece to your Thanksgiving meal. By skipping a brine and instead using a fragrant blend of herbs, you can reduce the amount of salt used without sacrificing flavor.
10of 23Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese & PomegranateView RecipeThis gorgeous warm salad with nutty roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet-tart pomegranate seeds and creamy goat cheese is perfect for any winter meal—from a weeknight dinner to Thanksgiving dinner or any other holiday celebration.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese & Pomegranate
This gorgeous warm salad with nutty roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet-tart pomegranate seeds and creamy goat cheese is perfect for any winter meal—from a weeknight dinner to Thanksgiving dinner or any other holiday celebration.
11of 23Honey-Glazed Roasted Delicata SquashView RecipeGorgeous to look at and full of flavor, thanks to the combination of a light honey glaze and the caramelization that happens when roasted, this delicata squash is packed with anti-inflammatory properties. And with 12 servings per recipe, it’s great for serving a crowd.
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Honey-Glazed Roasted Delicata Squash
Gorgeous to look at and full of flavor, thanks to the combination of a light honey glaze and the caramelization that happens when roasted, this delicata squash is packed with anti-inflammatory properties. And with 12 servings per recipe, it’s great for serving a crowd.
12of 23Wilted Kale with Warm Shallot DressingView RecipeIf sautéed spinach is one of your favorite veggie sides, you’ll love this riff with kale topped with a warm shallot dressing. This tangy and delicious recipe goes well with any main, plus it’s packed with anti-inflammatory nutrients, like vitamin K and folate from the kale.
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Wilted Kale with Warm Shallot Dressing
If sautéed spinach is one of your favorite veggie sides, you’ll love this riff with kale topped with a warm shallot dressing. This tangy and delicious recipe goes well with any main, plus it’s packed with anti-inflammatory nutrients, like vitamin K and folate from the kale.
13of 23Roasted Honeynut SquashView RecipeHoneynut squash looks just like mini butternut squash, but on the inside, you’ll find even sweeter, deeper orange flesh. And with 4 grams of fiber per serving, this smaller squash makes for a perfectly portioned, satisfying side.
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Roasted Honeynut Squash
Honeynut squash looks just like mini butternut squash, but on the inside, you’ll find even sweeter, deeper orange flesh. And with 4 grams of fiber per serving, this smaller squash makes for a perfectly portioned, satisfying side.
14of 23Cranberry Crumble BarsView RecipeIf you’re looking for a delicious sweet treat to keep your blood sugar in check, look no further. These cranberry-orange bars are packed with delicious autumn flavors and made with just a little added sugar to balance the tartness of the cranberries. And since they freeze well, making a batch ahead means you can always have them on hand when company calls.
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Cranberry Crumble Bars
If you’re looking for a delicious sweet treat to keep your blood sugar in check, look no further. These cranberry-orange bars are packed with delicious autumn flavors and made with just a little added sugar to balance the tartness of the cranberries. And since they freeze well, making a batch ahead means you can always have them on hand when company calls.
15of 23Spiced Pumpkin CookiesView RecipeNothing feels morefall-forward than these pumpkin-flavored cookies with cinnamon, ginger, allspice and nutmeg. The combination of those warm spices, plus the natural sweetness from the canned pumpkin and raisins, means just a little brown sugar and molasses is needed to reach the right level of sweetness without too much added sugar.
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Spiced Pumpkin Cookies
Nothing feels morefall-forward than these pumpkin-flavored cookies with cinnamon, ginger, allspice and nutmeg. The combination of those warm spices, plus the natural sweetness from the canned pumpkin and raisins, means just a little brown sugar and molasses is needed to reach the right level of sweetness without too much added sugar.
16of 23Melting Potatoes with Garlic, Prosciutto & SageView RecipePhotographer: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph WanekAs the name implies, these buttery potatoes will literally melt in your mouth. Leaving the skin on your potatoes gives them a great crispy texture, plus a boost of fiber! The combination of sage, marjoram and prosciutto is so delicious that we’re sure this dish will become your new go-to Thanksgiving side.
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Melting Potatoes with Garlic, Prosciutto & Sage
Photographer: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek
As the name implies, these buttery potatoes will literally melt in your mouth. Leaving the skin on your potatoes gives them a great crispy texture, plus a boost of fiber! The combination of sage, marjoram and prosciutto is so delicious that we’re sure this dish will become your new go-to Thanksgiving side.
17of 23Spatchcock Turkey with Sage & ThymeView RecipeLooking for a way to evenly cook a whole turkey with a crispy skin while keeping it juicy? Spatchcocking it, also known as butterflying it, helps you achieve just that. Packed with flavorful herbs and satisfying protein, this turkey is equally mouthwatering and nutritious.
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Spatchcock Turkey with Sage & Thyme
Looking for a way to evenly cook a whole turkey with a crispy skin while keeping it juicy? Spatchcocking it, also known as butterflying it, helps you achieve just that. Packed with flavorful herbs and satisfying protein, this turkey is equally mouthwatering and nutritious.
18of 23Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & OnionsView RecipePhotographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Phoebe HauserThis delicious side dish combines the earthy goodness of Brussels sprouts with savory bacon and onions. Adding a little bacon to your veggies in place of some of the salt makes them irresistibly delicious. And yes! You can definitely enjoy bacon if you have diabetes; just be mindful of the portions and remember that a little bit goes a long way, flavor-wise
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Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Onions
Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser
This delicious side dish combines the earthy goodness of Brussels sprouts with savory bacon and onions. Adding a little bacon to your veggies in place of some of the salt makes them irresistibly delicious. And yes! You can definitely enjoy bacon if you have diabetes; just be mindful of the portions and remember that a little bit goes a long way, flavor-wise
19of 23Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with MarshmallowsView RecipeMarshmallow-topped sweet potato casserole is a classic, though typically added-sugar-heavy, Thanksgiving side dish. In this diabetes-friendly version, we really let the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes shine through, and add flavor with cinnamon, vanilla extract and pecans, so only a little brown sugar and marshmallow topping is needed. Though sweet potatoes are higher in carbs than other vegetables, their fiber content helps keep your blood sugar stable.
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Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
Marshmallow-topped sweet potato casserole is a classic, though typically added-sugar-heavy, Thanksgiving side dish. In this diabetes-friendly version, we really let the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes shine through, and add flavor with cinnamon, vanilla extract and pecans, so only a little brown sugar and marshmallow topping is needed. Though sweet potatoes are higher in carbs than other vegetables, their fiber content helps keep your blood sugar stable.
20of 23Slow-Cooker Green Bean Casserole with Crispy OnionsView RecipeOven space is limited on Thanksgiving Day, which is why this recipe for slow-cooker green bean casserole is a must-make. This comforting dish has all the flavors you love in a traditional green bean casserole, and since the creamy sauce is homemade rather than from a can of cream of mushroom soup, it’s more diabetes-friendly, as creamy canned soup, while delicious, tends to be high in sodium and saturated fat.
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Slow-Cooker Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Onions
Oven space is limited on Thanksgiving Day, which is why this recipe for slow-cooker green bean casserole is a must-make. This comforting dish has all the flavors you love in a traditional green bean casserole, and since the creamy sauce is homemade rather than from a can of cream of mushroom soup, it’s more diabetes-friendly, as creamy canned soup, while delicious, tends to be high in sodium and saturated fat.
21of 23Cinnamon Streusel Fresh Apple BarsView RecipeWhat better way to enjoy your morning coffee on Thanksgiving Day than with these cinnamon-flavored apple bars? They offer a balanced blend of fiber-rich apples and nutty whole-wheat flour that pairs perfectly with the comforting flavor of cinnamon.
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Cinnamon Streusel Fresh Apple Bars
What better way to enjoy your morning coffee on Thanksgiving Day than with these cinnamon-flavored apple bars? They offer a balanced blend of fiber-rich apples and nutty whole-wheat flour that pairs perfectly with the comforting flavor of cinnamon.
22of 23Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic & ParsleyView RecipeThis recipe is surprisingly delicious for how simple it is, proving that you don’t need lots of fancy ingredients to make a delicious dish. Roasting winter squash brings out its natural sweetness without adding sugar or syrup.
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Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic & Parsley
This recipe is surprisingly delicious for how simple it is, proving that you don’t need lots of fancy ingredients to make a delicious dish. Roasting winter squash brings out its natural sweetness without adding sugar or syrup.
23of 23Spinach Salad with Warm Maple DressingView RecipeThis vibrant and crunchy green salad is a fresh addition to hearty mains. Plus, it features high-fiber spinach, heart-healthy pecans and a light maple dressing for an absolute delight!
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Spinach Salad with Warm Maple Dressing
This vibrant and crunchy green salad is a fresh addition to hearty mains. Plus, it features high-fiber spinach, heart-healthy pecans and a light maple dressing for an absolute delight!
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