Healthier Side Dishes for Thanksgiving

As people learn more about the importance of nutrition, and what it means to actually 
eat healthy food, a new movement towards the modification of meals has become very 
popular. Families and individuals looking for more healthy food has given rise to more 
healthy dishes and sides. Are you one of the people looking to make this switch? Then 
the following side dishes will be perfect for you, as they are delicious and great for 
Thanksgiving, but also on the healthier side. 

Carrot Fries with Parmesan 

Fried potatoes are one of the most popular sides in the world, but the process that 
cooks them can add an unbelievable amount of fat and salt to this great tasting side. 
One amazing substitution would be carrots and the method of cooking. Carrot fries 
covered in parmesan and basil can be a welcome replacement for you, and people of all 
ages love them. Set an oven to be preheated to 450 degrees, then place the carrots cut 
into thin fries and rubbed with olive oil and a cookie sheet into the oven. In 15 - 20 
minutes, or once the outer shell of the carrots is slightly crispy you can remove then and 
sprinkle them with sea salt, freshly minced basil, and grated parmesan cheese. 

Roasted Green Beans 

Green beans make a for a great side no matter what time of year it is. This very smlac 
recipe is very similar to the one above, but it’s impact on your meal could be massive. 
Set the over once again to 450 degrees while you rub the green beans in olive oil. For 
additional flavor, you can also toss the oiled green beans in some garlic. Arrange them 
on a cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven, sprinkle with 
salt and pepper, then top with parmesan. 

Low Fat Potato Soup

Soup will always be a great side for thanksgiving. This soup replaces butter with olive 
oil, and replaces sour cream with yogurt, giving you a wonderful and smooth texture. 
Simply boiled your potatoes until they are the correct texture and softness, then remove 
some of the skin, leaving a small bit for fiber, and mash in a bowl. Then add your olive 
oil and yogurt until it reaches a consistency that you enjoy. Salt and pepper it to your 
tastes and add some minced green onion for flavor. Minced garlic can be optional.  
