Special Diet Thanksgiving Recipes
Healthy, delicious Thanksgiving recipes for those who follow a diabetes-friendly, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, or low-calorie diet. Healthier recipes from the food and nutritious experts at EatingWell.
![Overhead view of a bowl of Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/RlKdYwpm9osCIi_TbdlwS-crggo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/maple-roasted-sweet-potatoes-hero-03-252258-4000x2700-7859d36ea7ff433097892baa47cb3d47.jpg)
Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
![5202596.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/SevrzQqwfOpMr5aAUX1T8NLeLu0=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5202596-a31c36c004d64112a85297d4ac7fb327.jpg)
Diabetes-Friendly Carrot Cake
![Steamed Butternut Squash](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/nEdmMGeSACWZlpy4s8mkqbyv6_k=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4575420-ce18b910a0af4b3c9d8945260ac079e3.jpg)
Steamed Butternut Squash
![Overhead view of a bowl of Dill Mustard Sauce recipe next to a plate of smoked salmon](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/_NsUjj2AJP21yFofgW7rxvpvaCY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/dill-mustard-sauce-hero-02-250851-4000x2700-a561540fc2194a5db3c1d78cbb5e649f.jpg)
Dill Mustard Sauce
![Sautéed Butternut Squash](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/IXalIwYjkuD2L_gXTnnpjlCcK10=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4575424-e6ff18b37cc84f4d97c149fa0e30d89e.jpg)
Sautéed Butternut Squash
![Herb-Roasted Turkey](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/zG9O9Wr99lYbDOT1_lsbC80ju0o=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/249300-herb-roasted-turkey-beauty-horizontal-a53fc6085a1d4a9fbbd5b4ad43d9442a.jpg)
Herb-Roasted Turkey
![Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic & Parsley](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/Yfs-Dgr3Uu50E3P0Z2T3RXmZ4ds=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/45739811-dec1322d1f064d73bb697007af332869.jpg)
Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic & Parsley
![3756711.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/lAgAR7X_LruIpIM0G8sSvbfXptM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3747354-1187d486d61c457f9c1f4f940f55c9c7.jpg)
Yukon Gold & Sweet Potato Mash
![3-ingredient goat cheese puff pastry](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/NAIxdIGzk0oAA1-rc77xh3Hq7e8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GoatCheesePuffPastry-2000-f74f87939bcb4673beb3bff862813c74.jpg)
Fig & Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Roll
![a recipe photo of the Mini Crustless Caramelized Onion Quiches served on a plate](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/TxSV9EMzy4KpEnjmk-vV2sontNo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Mini-Crustless-Caramelized-Onion-Quiches-1x1-1-237df964bc854daa8eac1752a3de7833.jpg)
Mini Crustless Caramelized Onion & Cheese Quiches
![Cinnamon Baked Pumpkin](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/7dQodEznCpPt_CbQ4wObmgtr5gU=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/7747782-522d4b0d27bf4fcea311d7174b26abc5.jpg)
Cinnamon Baked Pumpkin
![Massaged Kale Salad](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/LHcmZH_FDyxSMwUB7awuGGKjsOE=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Massaged-Kale-Salad-f4036d56e14f4d948642db5ac5b34ba7.jpg)
Massaged Kale Salad
![Balsamic Roasted Carrots](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/pYBkLdEgvwLSI7xlN-PYJrEhi_Q=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/balsamic-roasted-carrots-e6137083716c47999a768983c2933fc2.jpg)
Balsamic Oven-Roasted Carrots
![3757020.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/kZoJSZwskkBDO3i88nZsAorjMfs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3747654-a83a4b4a40374a38b42e9abb742569f2.jpg)
Brown Sugar-Glazed Beets
![Creamy turnip soup in a white bowl, topped with turnip green and carrot salad](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/H5RhsPPXmUwVfNhB73tYqQXysxE=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/creamy-turnip-soup-252800-3x2-565ce7f9507f4103aabb0bb694e0fb21.jpg)
Creamy Turnip Soup
![4525965.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/OW0Zbnj94NL4BHh44n4g1lHJ4sA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4525965-982a687752b74b26beaa261a8d40157a.jpg)
Sautéed Leek Mashed Potatoes
![Cranberry-Prosecco Cocktail](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/6RiTlAsc5hgDyXr7qgBNvbNBJWQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/57498311-3b8431f9e8894c0c969f2eb55fb5cf32.jpg)
Cranberry-Prosecco Cocktail
![Sauteed Broccoli and Kale with Toasted Garlic Butter](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/byUftLqph96UFtx1OIHBfjb6JcA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/37591831-a25af0472fa249489c6b14242075bc4e.jpg)
Sauteed Broccoli & Kale with Toasted Garlic Butter
![4005219.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/VnWVW0p4_NO3bs9pbYlifnHBuz0=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4005219-09ee918fa4164b678e5ce672e119a1e5.jpg)
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Smoky Aioli
![Overhead view of a white plate with five slices of Banana Bread French Toast recipe with syrup, banana and walnut toppings](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/wMkcusjcLfQt3eWoiTQOkaBgr2U=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/banana-bread-french-toast-hero-07-257003-4000x2700-0b9b2ecd8a0241c7a578cf378fad955e.jpg)
Banana Bread French Toast
![5802583.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/1OX8EkdwF2Vl_fJQQDRd186-mzg=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5802583-af92b39039a546c492eb0a72b18a7974.jpg)
No-Sugar-Added Sweet Potato Casserole
![3842535.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/-TK8m6JPvhQHGp_wIhIkDsEDWts=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3842535-4abcf9f1192a4423aca95aaac4e695d7.jpg)
Orange & Avocado Salad
![Broccoli, Cheese & rice Casserole](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/WgVAiyXpSEWz2DU59pE1SBsK78g=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Broccoli-Cheese-rice-Casserole-e0a3b2437e6d4b2ca0cf6b791cc93303.jpg)
Broccoli, Cheese & Rice Casserole
![4006093.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/ECbfAXANlP4NlrL-USn3bAI9SJg=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4006093-cc77e5df292b481d9d8181bb17c12ee7.jpg)
Cured or Smoked Salmon Appetizer Platter
![a recipe photo of the Cranberry Brie Bites with Puff Pastries served on a platter](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/6hRQeXpAkX9niN97DeFUhPf2Yrk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Cranberry-Brie-Bites-with-Puff-Pastry-3-aa2a77317d494fc5a1c73aaa5894ad45.jpg)
Cranberry-Brie Bites with Puff Pastry
![a recipe photo of the Cranberry-Orange Punch](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/XFii5tpY3fs4dCzNP3yyDwNzjwU=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/EWL-269133-cranberry-orange-punch-hero-A-7d761366afc145f8a7567479770e9d7a.jpg)
Cranberry-Orange Punch
![Fall Chopped Salad with Spinach, Butternut Squash, Apples & Cheddar](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/CiYMvUOA7lUJ0DAF4QQJ4hBw9zk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Fall-Chopped-Salad-with-Spinach-Butternut-Squash-Apples-Cheddar-ace4dce47d184e4183befe3f82679418.jpg)
Fall Chopped Salad with Spinach, Butternut Squash, Apples & Cheddar
![a recipe photo of the Sweet Potato Bundt Cake served on a dish](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/3RBRq3ZF0djwf35zrYgUZa-drjc=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Sweet-Potato-Bundt-Cake-Slice-1x1-1-b7748af9edbf4fe794038b65b628214f.jpg)
Sweet Potato Bundt Cake with Maple Glaze
![8524824.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/z3mPOKJlvraIOcWSafznw9KgsDA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/8524824-42d2818840884b4fb73f226f5f3bc781.jpg)
Fresh Apple Squares
![4027938.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/ZgOXcwbwG4tk-NqvOPEnN685JiY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4027938-4df412b4425d47b8b491ba049df3fb7f.jpg)
Green Beans with Parmesan-Garlic Breadcrumbs
![3757862.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/gKQFO1-Wg4vWBwbPZnGhK-siBic=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3757862-56f5ea167679430585c002b6f68127cf.jpg)
Savory Chestnut Puree
![7331273.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/0E1NvwU8X-UvrFDRFly_yJFVzSQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/7331273-dd06cff6cfd742809793e1c08eff515e.jpg)
Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
![4572443.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/05M0n9d4DbbSnJIqiIpNKNcKkgk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4572443-10cc5321762c49f2b017168d619bcc2f.jpg)
Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes with Spinach
![5634512.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/4rAtVFEgEVOIJJn_mft3P0dADRw=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5634512-425d40d7eb364ba8b4ab2e7aa191a493.jpg)
Corn Muffins
![8524738.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/U7B0bHzJmaYDEL4btg7Ng5N1738=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/8524738-92fff82429d04bfcaf8d3493efcfa6b8.jpg)
Apple Cider Chicken
![3757873.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/QM8QmkHcqpoQItHDW9oiEWtREJ0=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3757873-f459bebc55a7444488c2b57a592219e9.jpg)
Healthy Green Bean Casserole
![3757389.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/UW9U2Tv6atTOcYVbu8T42bRo8qk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3756023-a9d6ae4791484e08bc5b6b1ef1f135f2.jpg)
Simple Roast Chicken
![Balsamic Roasted Cabbage](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/kQSzAEEPxaQQaZ03VNkF8nKbPgM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/6628029-fe1a44ea3950432e966e0f2d7745be9c.jpg)
Balsamic Roasted Cabbage
![Slow-Cooker Curried Butternut Squash Soup](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/7R6yjCIjXhttbPYadmQh0SSApdo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/slow-cooker-curried-butternut-squash-soup-93a5d8b5d472433c86d4f9326bbc2357.jpg)
Slow-Cooker Curried Butternut Squash Soup
![5456611.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/nqv7EpPM2DOQE06PUjDpBd486XQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5456611-a2e253cdc2ed4f8289b0608d18c13d05.jpg)
Herb-Roasted Turkey & Vegetables
![Honey Oat Quick Bread](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/ZGx5PHx9LbYXtUqP-_LntkLn_lE=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Honey-Oat-Quick-Bread-82f4e5f8a523476ea06a01cbf1aeaabf.jpg)
Honey Oat Quick Bread
![Use a Spoon Chopped Salad](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/89t2zqFUq02-Vis9_iKG3lh-Zkk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3757852-2a74531d1273458c895ea1521bbd9c31.jpg)
"Use a Spoon" Chopped Salad
![hasselback potatoes with cheese](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/rU1gTHwQtkvPcDvXQyOAnR3sbEQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4565807-b4c7537370034a26a340fa25620a9022.jpg)
Hasselback Potatoes with Cheese
![3756708.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/ATXdh9doFERpVjoytQR7SPf3_xQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3747351-8e6b2bb69c4844829cbf99c082a29150.jpg)
Cider Gravy
![6374507.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/HiP5_1iTpO4Huu0P4eUxDruXHTY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/6374507-1c67b4ffb52c4ceab2890eb0051dc984.jpg)
Apple, Onion & Cranberry Stuffing
![a baking dish with potatoes and cheese](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/r4hQXEhh97KlH7j_lMSfLhfRc9c=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4572440-5b64a077528f4919b64e45b6a12bd7b7.jpg)
Easy Scalloped Potatoes
![3755727.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/mF82JWdwVf_zI5LeTdXW52cxxFk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3727759-5cbc1b89def84856aa4a5ae3b149f9aa.jpg)
Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
![3757690.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/xwtlkAjVnr5F78nQzoHa1scl1tk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3757690-fdf8ca7ac7d241b995d31199f12e4cde.jpg)
Bacon Mashed Potatoes
![4464988.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/wyRYc6wP_xsf9iCuMsGwMdTvPto=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4464988-67cc9b7bdc8e45fe93125ddef6f4a375.jpg)
Ruby-Red Grapefruit Cocktail
![Roasted Brussels Sprout & Butternut Squash Salad](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/xnlnyWx1g1hNLotl-trnVheyWhc=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/6979199-a6257bb9e8064e49887345f124299c58.jpg)
Roasted Brussels Sprout & Butternut Squash Salad
![Cranberry Salad](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/Uno43LQmqOj8qqyO-jbP-C11AlQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/7009263-0828064c642e4b7399ac46391acc574d.jpg)
Cranberry Salad
![8339944.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/UM0jMi8UZYPp0dEeeQ5mv-xKtO4=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/8339944-10956d2a16c74969bcd3304f403841ce.jpg)
Melting Sweet Potatoes with Maple Butter
![Balsamic Berry Vinaigrette Winter Salad](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/eWMJoYfC0o5Wt-QaUNqp15l8Sfk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4560206-0054d195334e4e7eb577304f3424c71b.jpg)
Balsamic Berry Vinaigrette Winter Salad
![Broccoli Casserole](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/zt_7MpzA6Gj22Zx-_SJYF-_8aUI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/41790421-20537dd8a50b44de8a57177b438e7501.jpg)
Broccoli Casserole
![5959781.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/oiglFsHnsLkVYn6DVo_31x53qdA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5959781-0d6278dec67e40c9bc1b3ab297c1c2d9.jpg)
Cranberry Crumble Bars
![5245917.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/O6s5gtVMwNsTIvuAKBphWy5Gv0g=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5245917-58953969aed94dd3a81941f254e69759.jpg)
Sweet and Salty Roasted Nuts
![3757890.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/8qP0-Ez-wdlTic18m4hOObee_xg=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3757890-6b0e4ec16f5641e1b050c2593f9105c4.jpg)
Caramelized Spiced Pears
![Spinach Salad with Warm Maple Dressing](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/yclfpVxC5lWNL_1bV_f2v9FWRlU=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/6326436-c561a0c334e747f39df69a1675365182.jpg)
Spinach Salad with Warm Maple Dressing
![Balsamic-Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/_2yoa-HUjZwbon6lSYrteXipAx4=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/6979197-04ead6c7abf14ef0bff2db148fb2984d.jpg)
Balsamic-Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan
![3757557.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/pkOMW1ppw1m_rO29VXduBwxwwps=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3757557-1702114b8f5f4ac49179f939d2c218eb.jpg)
Scandinavian Pickled Herring Bites