17 healthy holiday side dishes under 250 calories

So you want to the host the holidays? That's great! With a little planning, and a lot of simple and tasty recipe ideas, you can knock the whole thing out in no time. We recommend first planning your main, and if you want to go the classic route (for example, a roast chicken or turkey), we've got just the guide to help you bake a bird.

After you've nailed down the centerpiece, it's time to start organizing your side dishes. It's easy to go the classic route with buttery mashed potatoes and creamy green bean casseroles, but these dishes are extremely decadent. And if you'd rather keep it light, it may feel like you're gonna be stuck eating salads and cranberry sauce all night. That's totally not true—these 17 recipes spin all your favorite holiday side dishes in a healthier way, so you can totally indulge without accidentally overindulging.

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