Your Healthy Thanksgiving: 20 Veggie-Filled Sides

Made without any butter or butter substitutes, this savory sweet potato mash will please your vegan-loving friends as well as those trying to watch their waistline — it's only 157 calories per serving.

For creamy, oh-so-cheesy scalloped potatoes, make this lower-in-fat version that tastes just as good.

Skip the carb and high-fat overload and make these mashed potatoes that have white beans and garlic mixed in. One serving offers over six grams of protein.

Ditch the heavy candied yams for healthier candied acorn squash rings that are bursting with flavor and have the perfect hint of sweetness.

For a rich, filling side that will be sure to please those skipping the turkey, this red pepper lentil bake is a rich and delicious option.

Though pasta may not be a typical Thanksgiving option, this spaghetti squash mac and cheese is a comforting dish that will have guests ready to tuck in.

For a salad that's totally cold-weather appropriate, whip up this roasted pumpkin, beet, chickpea, and barley salad. It's sure to be a hit!

In this fresh and tasty healthy green bean casserole from Bobby Deen's new show, Not My Momma's Meals, panko and parmesan cheese offer a healthier revamp of french-fried onions, and the addition of mushrooms ups the veg factor. The lightened-up version is even better than the original.

In the past, you may have cooked up your sprouts with bacon or pancetta, but this recipe for balsamic brussels sprouts with walnuts offers a similar depth of flavor while providing a boost of healthy fat not found in those meaty options.

Say goodbye the sugar-laden marshmallows, and welcome a pecan crumble to top off sweet potato casserole. Weighing in under 210 calories, it's a casserole you can enjoy guilt-free.

A beautiful piece of provencal kale and cabbage gratin helps you get the health benefits of cruciferous vegetables in a very elegant side dish.

If you're looking to save more than 100 calories on your plate, swapping out the creamy side with something comparably delicious is in order. A lightened-up celery root and parsnip puree is an excellent lower-calorie and lower-fat substitute to mashed potatoes, with the addition of extra fiber and protein.

Thanksgiving is a perfect time to get your green on with this nutrient-rich jewel-toned Winter greens salad. Kale and chard provide the hearty base, while pomegranate arils add some crunch and sweetness.

Delicious maple-roasted sweet potatoes and yams highlight the sweetness of the veggies, minus all the calories, fat, and sugar found in the classic. Using Yukon golds really makes all the difference here.

This cilantro smash from Karma Chow is rich in flavor and low in calories. The creaminess of the smash comes from the addition of white beans, which also increase the protein content of the dish.

Butter- and cream-free swiss chard tastes decadent and comforting. It's a perfect complement to all the rich and heavy food that will be at the scene.

It's butter, cream, and more butter that traditionally give mashed potatoes their richness, but these ingredients are hardly necessary, as proven by these low-carb mashed potatoes that add Greek yogurt and cauliflower to the mix.

For those who want to serve up a less traditional version of sprouts, this maple miso brussels sprouts recipe pairs the bitterness of brussels sprouts with the sweetness of maple syrup and the saltiness of tamari, making for complex flavors. It's bound to convert more than a few to brussels sprout fandom. And it's vegan!

Lighten up your standard, starchy mashed potato side with this Paleo-friendly twist on tradition: creamy mashed cauliflower. This decadent-tasting dish has that texture you're craving, reminiscent of the classic, while the baked-potato toppings like scallions and diced bacon make the dish even more delicious.

Cooking for a table of guests with dietary restrictions ranging from Paleo to gluten-free and all the way to vegan? This spicy sweet potato salad is the answer to your prayers. High-fiber sweet potatoes lay the base, while an antioxidant-rich red pepper and jalapeño dressing ties everything together. You're going to love these leftovers the day after Thanksgiving.