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Everyone Needs To Eat Some Vegetable Sides, Even On Thanksgiving

It just wouldn't be as good without the Brussels sprouts or carrots.
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Taste Senior Editor, HuffPost

For a perfect Thanksgiving dinner, every dish must make an appearance. Of course you need a good bird and all the iconic sides that complement it. And you must have pie -- pumpkin AND pecan at the very least. But, it's also very important that you don't forget about the veggies (because you know, they make you, and your meal, look better).

We know it isn't going to slip anyone's mind to make the stuffing, the sweet potato casserole or even the cranberry sauce, but we want to make sure that Brussels sprouts, butternut and carrots get their deserved spotlight as well. Even if their role is small at the Thanksgiving feast, it's just as important.

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Fried Brussels Sprouts With Smoky Honey Aioli
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2
Cider Vinaigrette Roasted Root Vegetables
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3
Balsamic Glazed Red Onions
Simply Recipes
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4
Roasted Butternut Squash With Brown Sugar Bacon
The Clever Carrot
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5
Loaded Skillet Toasted Green Beans
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6
Honey Baked Parisian Carrots With Orange And Thyme
The Clever Carrot
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7
Caramelized Cauliflower With Pan Toasted Fennel
The Clever Carrot
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8
Brown Sugar and Pineapple Roasted Acorn Squash With Spiced Brown Butter
Half Baked Harvest
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9
Mustard Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon
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10
Cinnamon Brown Sugar Carrots
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11
Cinnamon Pecan Roasted Butternut Squash
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12
Spicy Roasted Squash With Feta And Herbs
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13
Curried Sweet Potato Rounds With Honeyed Walnuts, Cranberries And Blue Cheese
Half Baked Harvest
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14
Roasted Garlic Cauliflower
Damn Delicious
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15
Brussels Sprouts Salad With Beets And Goat Cheese
Foodie Crush
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16
Baked Green Bean Fries
Damn Delicious
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17
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Quinoa, Cranberries And Miso
The Clever Carrot
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18
Roasted Cauliflower With Cumin And Pomegranate
Arctic Garden Studio
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19
Roasted Pecan Broccoli
Slim Palate
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20
Stovetop Creamed Spinach
Foodie Crush
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