58 Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes So You Don’t Fall Asleep at the Table

From sticky glazed sweet potatoes to roast-y caramelized cabbage, these healthy Thanksgiving recipes fit in perfectly with all their fall flavors and textures.  Because in our book, there’s only one rule on Thanksgiving: The food should be delicious. And trust us, your table needs more green beans topped with crispy shallots and gluten-free wild rice dressing. This list goes beyond appetizers and veggies too. Celiac friends coming over? This decadent coconut pie is coincidentally gluten-free without compromising flavor. (Same with the turkey!) Read on for more of our fave healthy Thanksgiving recipes that’ll make any holiday dinner a memorable one. Photograph by Emma Fishman, Food styling by Susie Theodorou, Prop styling by Sophie LengGreen Beans and Mushrooms With Crispy ShallotsWhen Thanksgiving demands green bean casserole but your jam-packed oven has other plans, opt for this buttery stovetop version.Photograph by Emma Fishman, Food styling by Susie Theodorou, Prop styling by Sophie LengBitter Greens With Cranberry DressingYour Thanksgiving spread doesn’t just need a salad—it needs THIS salad with a bright, tart-sweet cranberry dressing.Photograph by Emma Fishman, Food styling by Susie Theodorou, Prop styling by Sophie LengKale Salad With Pecan VinaigretteA Thanksgiving salad should have enough flavor and heft to hold its own, and be sturdy enough to dress ahead of time—this one checks all those boxes.