21 Thanksgiving Paleo Side Dish Recipes To Wow The Family

Do you, or some family members follow a Paleo diet and wonder how to get around with Thanksgiving on the corner? We have exactly what you need! These Paleo Thanksgiving Side Dishes are sure to make everyone at your table happy this year! Scroll down and pick up your faves. Enjoy!

by Sidney Yang

Updated Mar 9, 2026

Mediterranean Salad with Cucumber, Tomato and Onion - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/mediterranean-salad-recipe

1. Mediterranean Salad with Cucumber, Tomato and Onion

Our easy Mediterranean salad recipe comes together in 10 minutes with just a handful of ingredients. This chopped salad recipe works as a side dish but also makes a vegetarian meal on its own.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/honey-balsamic-roasted-carrots-recipe

2. Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots

These roasted glazed carrots are the perfect side dish for your Sunday roast or an easy side for a holiday table.
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-mushrooms-cauliflower-recipe

3. Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet

This garlic mushroom and cauliflower recipe is super nourishing and easy to whip up! The perfect side dish ever !
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Green Bean Casserole with Bacon and Parmesan - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/creamy-parmesan-green-beans-casserole-recipe

4. Green Bean Casserole with Bacon and Parmesan

A delicious green bean casserole recipe with a creamy parmesan sauce and crispy bacon. This green bean casserole is the perfect side for a festive meal!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Roasted Butternut Squash with Garlic Butter Parmesan - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/baked-garlic-butter-parmesan-butternut-squash-recipe

5. Roasted Butternut Squash with Garlic Butter Parmesan

These baked butternut squash recipe is a true restaurant-quality side dish! Melt-in-your-mouth and packed with flavor, you'll love our roasted butternut!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Simple Butternut Squash Steaks with Garlic Butter - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-butter-butternut-squash-steaks-recipe

6. Simple Butternut Squash Steaks with Garlic Butter

Butternut Squash Steaks with Garlic Butter is a quick and easy side dish for a weeknight or a holiday gathering.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Quick Collard Greens with Bacon - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/collard-greens-recipe

7. Quick Collard Greens with Bacon

Sautéed collard greens with bacon, and garlic is the perfect side dish for any occasion. If you're in for a light lunch, these collards greens are also a must!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/honey-garlic-butter-roasted-carrots

8. Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots

These oven roasted carrots are the perfect side for a weeknight meal or a holiday crowd.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Fried Collard Greens Recipe - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/fried-collard-greens-recipe

9. Fried Collard Greens Recipe

Try our fried collard greens simmered with onion, garlic, and a hot sauce kick. This easy, low-carb collard greens side dish is your perfect weeknight lifesaver that pairs with any protein!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Green Beans - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-garlic-parmesan-green-beans-recipe

10. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Green Beans

These epic roasted green beans flavored with garlic and parmesan are crispy and golden on the outside, yet tender on the inside.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Garlic Butter Roasted Butternut Squash - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-roasted-butternut-squash-recipe

11. Garlic Butter Roasted Butternut Squash

This roasted butternut squash recipe will impress your guests whatever the occasion. Butternut squash has never been so spectacular!
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Sautéed Beets with Garlic Butter Sauce - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/sauteed-beets-recipe

12. Sautéed Beets with Garlic Butter Sauce

This quick sautéed beet recipe with garlic, butter, and fresh herbs is packed with flavor. This beet recipe is guaranteed to make any meal special!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Garlic Butter Sauteed Spinach - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-butter-sauteed-spinach-recipe

13. Garlic Butter Sauteed Spinach

Easy Spinach Recipe - This garlic butter sauteed spinach is a super easy and healthy recipe for a side everyone will love.
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Oven-Roasted Tomatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/oven-roasted-tomatoes-recipe

14. Oven-Roasted Tomatoes

Easy Tomatoes Recipe - Roasted tomatoes are so amazing and you'll want to put them on almost anything. This oven-roasted tomato recipe uses only 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potato with Balsamic Honey Glaze - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-brussels-sprouts-sweet-potato-with-balsamic-honey-glaze-recipe

15. Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potato with Balsamic Honey Glaze

Crunchy, bitter-sweet and delicious! This tasty side-dish is a must for the holidays or any time this fall.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Grilled Napa Cabbage with Lemon Garlic Dressing - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/grilled-napa-cabbage-recipe

16. Grilled Napa Cabbage with Lemon Garlic Dressing

Grilled napa cabbage is the ultimate side dish for your grilling parties! Smoky, savory, and crisp-tender, napa cabbage on the grill is an easy recipe everyone will love!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Sautéed Spinach Mushroom Recipe - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-mushrooms-recipe

17. Sautéed Spinach Mushroom Recipe

Sautéed garlic mushrooms with huge flavor! The garlic butter sauce with spinach is so incredible, you’ll serve these garlic mushrooms with almost everything!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Sautéed Zucchini In Lemon Garlic Butter - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-butter-zucchini-recipe

18. Sautéed Zucchini In Lemon Garlic Butter

These Sautéed Zucchini are delicious, nutritious, and addictive! This easy zucchini recipe that will make any weeknight dinner healthier!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Garlic Butter Cauliflower Rice with Kale - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-butter-cauliflower-rice-with-kale

19. Garlic Butter Cauliflower Rice with Kale

This cauliflower rice and kale skillet is done in only 15 minutes and can be served as a quick lunch, or as a side dish.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Instant Pot Green Beans with Lemon Garlic Butter - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/instant-pot-green-beans-recipe

20. Instant Pot Green Beans with Lemon Garlic Butter

Instant Pot Green Beans Recipe - These delicious Instant Pot green beans cook in only 5 minutes, yet taste like they have been slow-cooked all day long!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Maple, Bacon and Cranberries - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-brussels-sprouts-recipe

21. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Maple, Bacon and Cranberries

These roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and cranberries are one of the best holiday side dishes you'll ever try!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Garlic Butter Mushrooms Skillet - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-butter-mushrooms-recipe

22. Garlic Butter Mushrooms Skillet

This garlic butter mushrooms recipe is the side dish everyone will raves about at your dinners!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Bacon Roasted Pumpkin - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-pumpkin-with-garlic-maple-syrup-and-bacon-recipe

23. Bacon Roasted Pumpkin

Make this simple and gratifying bacon roasted pumpkin recipe for a sensational fall dish.
Cooking time: 130 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Roasted Butternut Parmesan - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/butternut-parmesan-recipe

24. Roasted Butternut Parmesan

These crisp-tender butternut parmesan bites are so easy to make and over-the-top delicious.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Parmesan Cauliflower Rice Skillet - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/parmesan-cauliflower-rice-skillet

25. Parmesan Cauliflower Rice Skillet

This Parmesan Cauliflower Rice Recipe is nourishing and easy to whip up - The perfect base for your low carb lunches and dinners.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Easy Mashed Broccoli - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/mashed-broccoli-recipe

26. Easy Mashed Broccoli

Mashed broccoli make for healthy, low carb alternative to your regular mashed potatoes side!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Lemon Garlic Butter Green Beans Skillet - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/lemon-garlic-butter-green-beans-wax-beans-skillet-recipe

27. Lemon Garlic Butter Green Beans Skillet

Lemon Garlic Butter Green Beans Recipe - This green beans and wax beans recipe is perfect for a Holiday dinner.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Lemon Garlic Butter Zucchini Noodles - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-butter-zucchini-noodles-recipe

28. Lemon Garlic Butter Zucchini Noodles

Zucchini Noodles Recipe - Delicious, easy on carbs, and takes just minutes to prepare.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Cinnamon-Honey Glazed Carrots - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/honey-glazed-carrots-recipe

29. Cinnamon-Honey Glazed Carrots

Sweet and rustic - An easy and quick side dish everyone will rave about.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Bean Salad with Bacon, Tomato - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/bean-salad-recipe

30. Bean Salad with Bacon, Tomato

Easy and healthy, full of protein and fiber!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini & Tomatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-tomato-zucchini-recipe

31. Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini & Tomatoes

Break out the summer veggies for a delectable vegetarian dinner.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Roasted Sweet Potatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-sweet-potatoes

32. Roasted Sweet Potatoes

This roasted sweet potatoes recipe makes for a quick easy side for any occasion. You'll never wan to make roasted sweet potatoes differently!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Baked Spaghetti Squash - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/lemon-garlic-butter-spaghetti-squash

33. Baked Spaghetti Squash

This baked spaghetti squash recipe helps you cut down on carbs, not comfort!
Cooking time: 60 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fritters - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/zucchini-fritters-recipe

34. Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fritters

Crispy zucchini fritters are a perfect healthy snack with fresh zucchini!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Noodles - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/sweet-potato-noodles-with-garlic-butter-sauce

35. Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Noodles

This great sweet potato noodles recipe is an easy and fun way to eat more vegetables!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Pan-Roasted Brussel Sprouts in Maple Garlic Butter - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/pan-roasted-brussel-sprouts-recipe

36. Pan-Roasted Brussel Sprouts in Maple Garlic Butter

Incredibly quick and easy to make... and truly addictive!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Honey Glaze - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/honey-glazed-brussels-sprouts-recipe

37. Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Honey Glaze

This gorgeous vegetable side is a real keeper.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Garlic Roasted Sweet Potato Noodles - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/baked-sweet-potato-noodles-recipe

38. Garlic Roasted Sweet Potato Noodles

Crunchy, tasty, vegetarian and gluten‐free... What else?
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Avocado Salad with Peanut Sauce - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/light-avocado-salad-recipe

39. Avocado Salad with Peanut Sauce

This Avocado Salad is the perfect summer lunch when you’ve got no time to cook.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Sautéed Summer Squash Recipe - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/summer-squash-saute-recipe

40. Sautéed Summer Squash Recipe

This sautéed summer squash is a quick and healthy side dish full of crunch and colors.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

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