Fiber Rich Thanksgiving Recipes

If you're looking to add fiber-rich foods to your Thanksgiving feast, there are plenty of delicious options that will boost the nutritional value and bring vibrant flavors to your table. Here are a few ideas for fiber-packed sides and a simple sheet pan dinner that could make your Thanksgiving prep much easier.

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Thanksgiving Kale Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal: This Thanksgiving kale salad can be a bright, fresh, and crunchy contrast to the heavier dishes typically served during the holiday.

75% water-fiber foods – delicata squash, kale, baby spinach, pomegranate arils, apples
25% foods – dressing, dried apples, pecans, gorgonzola cheese

Recipe Note: Replace the dried apples with fresh apple slices to reduce the amount of 25% items in this dish.

Creamy Red Lentil Soup

Make it a Full Plate Meal:  This red lentil soup is a comforting, hearty, and flavorful way to increase the amount of fiber at Thanksgiving dinner. You could even serve as a first course.

75%water-fiber foods – onion, garlic, carrots, diced tomatoes, red lentils, fresh cilantro, fresh parsley
25% foods – olive oil, yogurt

Roasted Carrots and Brussels Sprouts

Make it a Full Plate Meal: These roasted veggies are simple to make yet flavorful, and they pair perfectly with the rich dishes served at the holiday table.

75% water-fiber foods – Brussels sprouts, carrots
25% foods – olive oil, butter, honey

Stuffed Acorn Squash with Spinach and Chickpeas

Make it a Full Plate Meal: The sweet and savory flavors of the roasted acorn squash paired with the richness of spinach and chickpeas make for a hearty and festive side or main dish for those wishing to serve a vegetarian or vegan Thanksgiving.

75% water-fiber foods –acorn squash, quinoa, onion, garlic, mushrooms, chickpeas, baby spinach
25% foods – feta cheese (optional), olive oil, walnuts

Thanksgiving Sheet-pan Dinner

Make it a Full Plate Meal: A Thanksgiving sheet-pan dinner is a great way to simplify the cooking process while still enjoying a smaller festive meal. If you want​​ to skip the turkey, try this tofu option instead.

75% water-fiber foods –  green beans, potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, celery, onion, garlic, fresh cranberries
25% foods – egg, olive oil, butter, garlic, bread, turkey/tofu, sugar, maple syrup

👉 Water-fiber foods are 75% zone foods – whole, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, beans, and cooked whole grains.