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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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