Thanksgiving is no time to diet, but that doesn't mean you should go crazy on the fat and calories. While you should definitely go ahead and enjoy your side dishes, you can lighten things up by choosing dishes that are heavy on the veggies and light on the cream, cheese and such. Of course, in moderation, anything is just find on Thanksgiving. Enjoy!

1 Honey Maple Roasted Carrots

Honey Maple Roasted Carrots Source: Honey Maple Roasted Carrots
You've never tasted carrots this good before!

2 Roasted Asparagus with Garlic and Parmesan

Roasted Asparagus with Garlic and Parmesan Source: Roasted Asparagus with Garlic and
Asparagus adds a gourmet touch to your Thanksgiving table.

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3 Loaded Potato Casserole

Loaded Potato Casserole Source: Loaded Potato Casserole - Gal
Skip the mashed potatoes and gravy and serve this instead. It's not exactly diet food, but better than fat and calorie loaded gravy.

4 Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta

Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta Source: Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with
Check out the festive colors of this delicious side dish.

5 Creamy Garlic Mushrooms

Creamy Garlic Mushrooms Source: 25 LIP SMACKIN' SUPER EASY
You aren't going to want to eat a pound of these, but a few are perfectly fine.

6 Garlic Lemon and Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Garlic Lemon and Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts Source: Garlic Lemon and Parmesan Roasted
This hearty side dish is low in calories and won't require you to sacrifice flavor.

7 Cranberry Orange Quinoa Salad

Cranberry Orange Quinoa Salad Source: Easy Thanksgiving Meals: Cranberry Orange
This is super easy to throw together and your guests will love it.

8 Roasted Butternut Squash, Onions, and Red Potatoes with Fresh Herbs

Roasted Butternut Squash, Onions, and Red Potatoes with Fresh Herbs Source: 50 Healthy Holiday Side Dishes
Can't give up the potatoes? This healthy side lets you enjoy them without guilt.

9 Spinach Mashed Potatoes

Spinach Mashed Potatoes Source: Spinach Mashed Potatoes Chef in
Give your potatoes some extra nutrition with a handful or two of fresh spinach. Yum!

10 Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

Roasted Carrots and Parsnips Source: Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
Roasted root veggies are the iconic Thanksgiving side dish.

11 Roasted Fall Vegetables

Roasted Fall Vegetables Source: How To Set The Perfect
Roasted veggies save you tons of fat and calories because you don't need too much cooking oil.

12 Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Pistachios, Cranberries & Parmesan

Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Pistachios, Cranberries & Parmesan Source: cookincanuck.com
You might not love Brussels sprouts, but shaved like this really minimizes the bitterness.

13 Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Squash with Dried Cranberries and Dijon Vinaigrette

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Squash with Dried Cranberries and Dijon Vinaigrette Source: Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Squash
The sauce on this adds so much delicious flavor!

14 Rosemary Roasted Carrots

Rosemary Roasted Carrots Source: Rosemary Roasted Carrots Recipe
Rosemary brings out the natural sweetness of fresh carrots.

15 Stuffed Onions

Stuffed Onions Source: Provencal Style Stuffed Onions
Never thought to serve stuffed onions? You are going to change your mind fast once you try these.

16 Simple Creamed Kale

Simple Creamed Kale Source: Creamed Kale Nutmeg Nanny
Creamed veggies aren't generally your best bet, but compared to other Thanksgiving side dishes, this one is pretty nutrient rich.

17 Firehouse Green Beans

Firehouse Green Beans Source: Green Beans with Bacon &
Green beans are a Thanksgiving table staple and you'll love this version.

18 Maple Roasted Butternut Squash and Beets

Maple Roasted Butternut Squash and Beets Source: Maple Roasted Butternut Squash and
The color and earthy flavor of these veggies make them the perfect side dish.

19 Light and Healthy Garlic Lemon Green Beans

Light and Healthy Garlic Lemon Green Beans Source: Garlic Lemon Green Beans
These fresh green beans are packed with flavor, but low in fat and calories.

20 Garlic & Herb Smashed Potatoes

Garlic & Herb Smashed Potatoes Source: yourhomebasedmom.com
Pump up your mashed potatoes with fresh herbs, which add flavor and nutrition.

21 Quinoa Salad

Quinoa Salad Source: Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dish
All the best things about fall come together in this salad.

22 Cranberry Apple Stuffing

Cranberry Apple Stuffing Source: houseofyumm.com
It's still stuffing, but the cranberries and apples add lots of vitamins and minerals and cut the calorie count.

23 Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Mash

Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Mash Source: Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Mash
I'm dying to try this, aren't you?

24 Orange Glazed Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash

Orange Glazed Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash Source: Orange Glazed Brussels Sprouts &
You'll never want to have Thanksgiving without this side dish ever again.