Roast turkey is a classic, holiday dish.
It’s warm, it’s comforting and it’s an all-around crowd-pleaser.
Looking for some side dishes to compliment the main event?
There are so many options when it comes to roast turkey side dishes.
We’ve tracked down some tasty recipes so that your dinner is a hit.
See Some of Our Favorite Side Dishes for Roast Turkey Below.
Caramelized Onions & Lentils
This dish is super easy to make and is a perfect side dish for a roast turkey.
It’s also a fantastic recipe if you’re on a budget or after a cheap meal.
Save the leftovers for lunch the next day and serve with a slice of bread.
Easy Maple Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash With Brussel Sprouts
This will turn even the fussiest eater into a brussel sprouts fan.
The maple glaze of this dish gives the vegetables a sweet and tasty flavor.
We highly recommend having this side dish for the holidays.
Savory Baked Pears
For something a bit different try these delightful baked pears.
This recipe is perfect as a side dish or for a cheeseboard.
The pears can also be served hot or cold depending on what you prefer.
Glazed Carrots With Honey & Balsamic
These glazed carrots work with turkey, ham, chicken, lamb or duck.
This dish takes less than 20 minutes to cook.
You can also use heirloom carrots or regular carrots depending on what you have on hand.
Wild Rice, Raisin And Apple Stuffing
This dish is a great way to serve rice with a bit of flavor.
This recipe is also healthy, filling and a nice change from bread stuffing.
Feel free to mix and match the ingredients depending on what you have in your cupboard.
The Pinterest Link: https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/122230577378507771/
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
With only a 5 min prep time, this recipe is for all those last-minute cooks.
The broccoli’s flavor is so incredible that it will become your new favorite vegetable.
It’s also a versatile side dish so be sure to try it with other meals too!
Roasted Leeks
Leeks may not be the most popular vegetable but we think they’re highly underrated.
Perfect for soup, these roasted leeks are just as tasty and flavorful.
This site also has a bunch of other leek recipes if you’ve got leftovers.
The Pinterest Link: https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/309481805648826815/
Roasted Butternut Squash With Goats Cheese & Pomegranate
After something fresh and simple?
This dish is delicious, as well as gluten-free and vegetarian.
With a combination of sweet and savory flavors this recipe will become a firm favorite in your household.
We love the variety of flavors and ingredients of these side dishes.
All of them are perfect with roast turkey, but can also work with other meats.
So try one or try them all!
You can never have enough side dishes.
And if you do end up with too much you get to have them for leftovers!
What is your favorite side dish for roast turkey?