This year’s Thanksgiving menu packs the same holiday traditions and flavors of years passed with updated twists that are healthy, nourishing, and utterly delicious. Welcome to your new Thanksgiving classics.
Autumn Greens Panzanella Salad
The first thing you’ll notice about this nutrient-rich salad is that it’s absolutely stunning, thanks to the colorful pop of pomegranate seeds and sweet potatoes against the dark leafy greens. The next thing you’ll notice? That it’s absolutely delicious.
Curry Butternut Squash Soup
We love kicking off Thanksgiving dinner with a warming soup, and the unexpected flavors give this one a fun twist on tradition. Make it a day or two in advance and simply warm on the stove before meal time.
Savory Roasted Root Mash
This savory, creamy blend or parsnips and celery root is reminiscent of fluffiest mashed potatoes. We can’t even tell the difference (and honestly, might prefer this version instead!).
Sausage, Kale + Pecan Stuffing
The sausage, kale, leeks, and onions make this stuffing gloriously hearty, while the pecans and dried cherries round it out with just the right amount of sweetness.
Barre3 Cornbread
Made with almond flour and coconut milk, this cornbread is both gluten- and dairy-free. The slight sweetness of the cornmeal is the perfect complement to Thanksgiving’s savory flavors.
Honey-Orange Cranberry Sauce
Cranberries, one orange, and honey. That’s all that goes into this simple cranberry sauce, and yet the perfectly tangy flavor makes it one of the highlights of the meal. It needs to chill for at least six hours, so it’s the ideal make-ahead recipe.
Roasted Carrots with Tahini Sauce
Roasting carrots brings out their natural sweetness, giving them a caramelized flavor that’s irresistible to everyone. Kids especially adore these—if you’ll have little ones at your Thanksgiving feast this year, consider doubling this recipe.
DIY Pumpkin Pie
This recipe is designed so you can choose your own filling. It’s delicious as a traditional pumpkin pie, but the almond-oat crust works just as well with apples, chocolate—you name it!
Pumpkin Mousse
This so-simple recipe makes for the most elegant and scrumptious grand finale to your holiday meal. You might want to print out the recipe ahead of time—your guests are all going to want copies!
*Special thanks to Kirsten McCormick of Running with Forks. She created many of these recipes exclusively for us, and she styled and shot the beautiful spread pictured above!
What are your favorite healthy and delicious Thanksgiving dishes? Share with us in the comments below!
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