11 Unique Vegetable Thanksgiving Sides That Leave Green Bean Casserole in the Dust

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Maple Roasted Carrot Fries with Spiced Yogurt Dip

Overhead view of a white serving platter with maple roasted carrot fries and a small bowl of spiced yogurt dip, centered on a white quartz countertop.

Carrots cut into “fries,” roasted until golden, and served with a spiced yogurt dip. Sweet, savory, and way more fun than plain roasted carrots.


Vegetable sides don’t have to be the afterthought at Thanksgiving.

With a little creativity, they can be the dishes that people actually talk about after the meal.

Pick a couple from this list, and you’ll have sides that feel fresh, colorful, and way more exciting than the usual suspects.

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11 Unique Vegetable Thanksgiving Sides That Leave Green Bean Casserole in the Dust

Maple Roasted Carrot Fries with Spiced Yogurt Dip

Overhead view of a white serving platter with maple roasted carrot fries and a small bowl of spiced yogurt dip, centered on a white quartz countertop.

Carrots cut into “fries,” roasted until golden, and served with a spiced yogurt dip. Sweet, savory, and way more fun than plain roasted carrots.


Vegetable sides don’t have to be the afterthought at Thanksgiving.

With a little creativity, they can be the dishes that people actually talk about after the meal.

Pick a couple from this list, and you’ll have sides that feel fresh, colorful, and way more exciting than the usual suspects.