Thanksgiving is this Thursday. Lots of food to eat…lots of carbs and fat to digest. But, to be healthy on Thanksgiving doesn’t necessarily mean to abstain from Thanksgiving. There are a ton of fall and harvest related side dishes that are healthy and can fit right into the feast without making you cringe at the calorie amount! I’ve gathered ten ideas I thought looked very scrumptious!

#1 Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

Doesn’t your mouth just water at the look of these appetizers? So long cheese, sausage, and crackers! Hello, bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts!

#2 Whipped Cauliflower Gratin

Mashed potatoes with butter and gravy is one of the most iconic side dishes, but all that starch and fat just isn’t good. So, instead, try this whipped cauliflower gratin with goat cheese and thyme.

#3 Quinoa Sage Stuffing

You can’t serve turkey at Thanksgiving without serving stuffing. But, instead of using bread crumbs, try using quinoa instead. It’s vegan and gluten free, even!

#4 Melon Mozzarella Prosciutto Skewers

Who says Thanksgiving sides only have to be vegetables or carbs. These fruity appetizers will leave a sweet taste in your mouth and help you eat your colors on Thanksgiving!

#5 Butternut Squash Soup

Instead of candied sweet potatoes, try serving a warm butternut squash soup instead. It’ll definitely stand out as a side dish because how many soups do you eat on Thanksgiving day?

#6 Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

Another delicious appetizer featuring Brussels Sprouts! And it takes only a few minutes to prepare!

#7 Chunky Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce from a can? Blech! Cranberry sauce made from real, pure cranberry juice? Please and thank you!!

#8 Gingered Green Beans

Green bean casserole is a pretty popular dish, but it has a lot of fat and salt because of the condensed mushroom soup and sour cream used in it. Instead, try some fresh green beans seasoned with ginger.