21 Great Oven-Free Sides for Thanksgiving
Save the oven for the bird. These quick side dishes come together easily on the stovetop or in your slow cooker.
Save the oven for the bird. These quick side dishes come together easily on the stovetop or in your slow cooker.
"This was delicious! I made the corn for company and they raved about it. It was quick and easy to make. I used canned corn instead of frozen and it was still wonderful."
-hkcurry
"My step-son loved this. When I told him the dish was called 'Dressed Peas' he said: These dressed peas are better than naked peas any day!"
-~*~Gold Medal Flower~*~
"I made these for Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone said they were the best mashed potatoes they've ever eaten. I will never boil them again!"
-Nancy
"I love how simple this was to prepare, but it really packs a punch in terms of flavor. I loved the tangy sweet and sour taste."
-Nevdiliel
"I love leeks and was glad to find a recipe where they�re the main attraction! This makes an excellent side dish."
-*Parsley*
"These are great! Trust that these will eventually soften. At the end of about 45 minutes, I went to mash and they mashed perfectly."
-ITRIEDIT
"Brussels sprouts aren't my favorite, but after these I crave them all the time. Leave garlic in the pan, for golden and simply mouthwatering sprouts."
-Donna
The pomegranate molasses is a two-for-one ingredient in this Lebanese-inspired dish. It provides both the sweet and tart needed to make the earthy flavors of the cauliflower and tahini pop.
"This was delicious! I made the corn for company and they raved about it. It was quick and easy to make. I used canned corn instead of frozen and it was still wonderful."
-hkcurry
"This all comes together very nicely, and it was nice to have a clear stove to make the rest of dinner while this was going in the slow cooker."
-LilPinkieJ
"This was lovely and thick and the color is amazing. I like the added nutmeg. I swirled a bit of cream on top, too."
-Evie*
"Everything blended together beautifully — from the creamy feta to the chewy cranberries to the crunchy walnuts. A wonderful blast of flavors!"
-Bobbie
"I cheated and used a frozen veggie mix and everyone loved it! Make double batches and freeze them for another day."
-Chef #745711
"I was the biggest fan of these around the Thanksgiving table. I used whole frozen green beans and a little extra lemon juice."
-Hadice
"I'm not normally a fan of sweetened veggies, but the brown sugar and ginger was a great combo. I melted everything in the microwave, then added my boiled carrots and tossed to combine."
-CarlyJax
"I made this for Thanksgiving — it filled the entire house with the aroma of fall. The yogurt garnish and maple syrup were great additions!"
-Kumquat the Cat's friend
"Everyone loved this dish. It was such a great alternative to the classic oven version."
-children from A to Z
"What I really loved about this salad is that all the ingredients were like shining stars — no single flavor overwhelmed another. Fantastic!"
-Jostlori
"A great side dish! This was truly quick, easy and very tasty. It reminds a little of risotto but is faster and easier to make."
-gemini08
"This was nice and cheesy! I cooked it on low for four hours and it stayed moist and creamy."
-*Parsley*
"This was a huge hit at Thanksgiving. It was easy to make and the best thing is — it's a make-ahead recipe you can freeze. One less thing to make on the big day!"
-Bonnie G #2