10 Seasonal Side Dishes For Every Fall Table

10 Seasonal Side Dishes For Every Fall Table

Your dinner party wouldn't be a success without a few side dishes to complement those savory slow-cooked beef short ribs or the crispy fried chicken you'll be making.  Since fall is here, why not create a few delicious seasonal sides that are made with fresh produce? We're sharing a few recipes that you should serve at your next dinner party.

Autumn Lentils with Sweet Potatoes and Kale

This seasonal dish is loaded with tons of healthy superfoods (did you know that sweet potatoes can lower your stress levels?) and lentils keep you full for the rest of the day. — Julie Rugirello

Click here for the Autumn Lentils with Sweet Potatoes and Kale recipe.

Butternut-Sage Mashed Potatoes

Adding a bit of sage to your mashed potatoes is a really simple way to upgrade classic mashed potatoes. Make it even more festive by mashing in some bright orange butternut squash. — Kristie Collado
Click here for the Butternut-Sage Mashed Potatoes recipe.

Cranberry and Walnut-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Try this healthy, tasty, and nutritious stuffed acorn squash packed with protein and fiber. Serve as a side dish to an elegant roast or eat it all on its own for a light meal. — Kath Younger

For the Cranberry and Walnut-Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe, click here.

Creamy Grits with Roasted Butternut Squash and Blue Cheese

A seasonal take on grits, this vegetarian side dish is hearty enough to serve as a full meal. You can also go in the carnivorous direction and top your grits with some crispy bacon or prosciutto. — Julie Rugirello

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Healthy Mac and Cheese with Butternut Squash

Sneak in some puréed butternut squash to healthify everyone's favorite comfort food. Fewer calories, yet still full of flavor. — Julie Rugirello

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Hoisin Green Bean Salad

Instead of your traditional salad or green bean casserole, try this Asian-inspired bean salad. It's healthy and takes little to no time to make. 
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Loaded Sweet Potatoes

Instead of a loaded baked potato with cheese and bacon, try this fresh and healthy spin with sweet potatoes, greens, and feta.  — Emily Jacobs
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Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash with Quinoa

The sugar in maple syrup creates a crispy, sweet crust on roasted acorn squashQuinoa is a complete protein, so you can serve this as a side dish or as a full meal on meatless Monday. — Julie Ruggirello

For the Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash with Quinoa  recipe, click here.

Roasted Squash Salad

This arugula-based salad with honey mustard vinaigrette is phenomenal. It's healthy, filling, and just plain delicious. The dressing highlights the richness of the squash, and gives the dish just enough kick. — Nina Fomufod

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Stuffing-Stuffed Mushrooms

The turkey may get all the attention at Thanksgiving dinner but turkey and stuffing go hand-in-hand. Try serving your stuffing in a non-traditional way this year and make stuffed mushrooms. — Kristie Collado
Click here for the Stuffing-Stuffed Mushrooms recipe.