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10 kid-approved holiday sides

Watch them gobble up their veggies! Add these kid-approved side dishes to your Christmas dinner.

By Alex Mlynek
10 kid-approved holiday sides

Kid-approved holiday sides

Rustic Kale and Bacon Stuffing

Kids can’t resist bacon! This delicious recipe will compliment your turkey and homemade gravy perfectly (and it’s healthy, but don’t tell the little ones!) Get the recipe here: Rustic Kale and Bacon Stuffing

10 kid-approved holiday sides

Mashed Potato Casserole

Update your standard mashed spuds with this casserole combination (yum)! Get the recipe here: Mashed Potato Casserole

10 kid-approved holiday sides

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Zucchini Chips

Kids love junkfood, especially chips. So here’s a quick and healthy side that pairs well with any meal! Get the recipe here: Zucchini Chips (also see Carrot Chips)

10 kid-approved holiday sides

Sweet Potato Mash with Ginger

Switch things up and serve these tasty (and sweet) potatoes for Christmas dinner in place of the standard, less-healthy alternative. Get the recipe here: Sweet Potato Mash with Ginger

10 kid-approved holiday sides

Cider Gravy

At Christmas, gravy counts as a side. Pour it over mashed potatoes, stuffing and turkey—whatever it takes to get them to eat their dinner! 

Get the recipe here: Lemon-Thyme Roasted Turkey & Cider Gravy

10 kid-approved holiday sidesPhoto: Maya Visnyei

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Wheat Berry Salad

The perfect balance of sweet and savoury in this festive salad just may tempt your little one to give it a try. Get the recipe here: Wheat Berry Salad

10 kid-approved holiday sides

Roasted Squash and Coconut Soup

This yummy soup has a crazy-fun flavour combinaton that little ones can’t resist. Plus, they can slurp it! Get the recipe here: Roasted Squash and Coconut Soup

10 kid-approved holiday sides

Grated Carrot Salad

Still can’t get your kids to eat their veggies? If you make this carrot mix disguised as a salad, they’ll forget they’re eating them! Get the recipe here: Grated Carrot Salad

10 kid-approved holiday sides

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Cheesy Chicken with Sweet Potato Wedges

Here’s another way to mix in sweet potatoes to your holiday meal—make  wedges! Perfect for dipping.Get the recipe here: Cheesy Chicken with Sweet Potato Wedges

10 kid-approved holiday sides

Greek Salad Pasta

Picky eaters can’t resist pasta. And though it’s untraditional, your little one will gobble it up. 

Get the recipe here: Greek Salad Pasta

10 kid-approved holiday sides

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