10 Fast Thanksgiving Sides

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  Acorn Squash with Rosemary & Brown Sugar
  

  A quick braise gives this favorite fall dish and Thanksgiving side a sweet and tangy finish.

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  Green Beans with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette & Parmesan Breadcrumbs

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  Green Beans with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette & Parmesan Breadcrumbs
  

  The Meyer lemons and zest in this recipe gives the dish an herbal, even floral, undertone―and it feeds a crowd.

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  Cauliflower with Brown Butter, Pears, Sage & Hazelnuts

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  Cauliflower with Brown Butter, Pears, Sage & Hazelnuts
  

  This simple yet elegant Thanksgiving side has the advantage of cooking on the stovetop, freeing up valuable oven space for the turkey or other dishes.

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  Maple Pan-Roasted Baby Carrots

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  Maple Pan-Roasted Baby Carrots
  

  This 5-star favorite is a Thanksgiving must-make. The maple adds a sweet element in perfect balance with more savory Thanksgiving sides.

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  Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Apples & Maple-Sage Butter

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  Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Apples & Maple-Sage Butter
  

  Roasted sweet potatoes have a lush, tender texture and concentrated flavor. When paired with maple syrup and apples, they make a deliciously sweet side that works especially well with turkey.

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  Sautéed Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Fresh Herbs & Crisp Shallots

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  Sautéed Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Fresh Herbs & Crisp Shallots
  

  Brussels sprouts are a classic Thanksgiving side, and roasting them isn’t the only way to go. Here, the sprouts are shredded, making them perfect for a quick, high-heat sauté.

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  Sour Cream and Leek Mashed Potatoes

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  Sour Cream and Leek Mashed Potatoes
  

  Potatoes and leeks are a classic flavor pairing, and here, they come together in luscious, creamy mashed potatoes. And bonus: the recipe doubles or triples easily, so it’s perfect for a crowd.

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  Green Beans with Toasted Slivered Almonds

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  Green Beans with Toasted Slivered Almonds
  

  To some, it isn’t Thanksgiving without green beans. This dish, in the spirit of Green Beans Amandine, is a simple and flavorful classic.

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  Smashed Potatoes with Horseradish Crème Fraîche

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  Smashed Potatoes with Horseradish Crème Fraîche
  

  It doesn’t take much to dress weeknight staples up for the holidays. Here, smashed fingerlings join with tangy crème fraîche and pungent horseradish for a holiday-worthy side.

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  Orange-Maple Cranberry Sauce

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  Orange-Maple Cranberry Sauce
  

  This homemade cranberry sauce is a no-brainer. It’s make-ahead, though also so quick that making it on Thanksgiving isn’t a problem, plus you’ll get major points for its rich maple flavor.

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