Healthy Christmas side dish recipes

Try something different this Christmas, combine parsnips with celeriac, nutmeg, sage and cream then top with crunchy breadcrumbs for an impressive side dish

The perfect caramelised carrots to accompany any roast - try them alongside your Sunday lunch or Christmas turkey

This classic easy side dish of tangy red cabbage is a great accompaniment to cold or hot cooked meats. Serve as part of a big spread or buffet

Pair naturally sweet parsnips with bold Sri Lankan and Indian flavours and a dash of soy sauce. It takes parsnips to a whole new level of deliciousness

Try a new twist on sprouts. Shredding and coating them in a sticky soy and honey sauce takes them to a new level – it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser

Try this gorgeous spiced twist on apple sauce to serve alongside your turkey at Christmas. It also works wonderfully with festive ham on Boxing Day

Our honey-roast beetroot is lovely hot or cold, and even better a day later when flavours have developed. Enjoy as a Sunday roast side dish or as part of a picnic spread

Make some homemade cranberry sauce for Christmas dinner, with warming ginger flavours. You could make it ahead as it will freeze for up to a month

Bring red cabbage to life with the flavours of cinnamon and star anise. It's a great side dish at Christmas, along with all the traditional trimmings

Transform carrot and swede into an extra-special side dish with the help of brown butter and thyme. It's perfect at Christmas, or a special Sunday lunch

A sweet, crunchy cabbage dish with a superhealthy boost of vitamin C

Seasonal roast veg couldn't be any easier - just peel and roast - perfect alongside your Christmas roast or Sunday lunch

A mixed mash of favourite winter root veg with a crispy herb topping, which can be chilled or frozen ahead

A healthy side dish of braised cabbage with rich spices - a perfect Sunday roast or Christmas dinner accompaniment.

Enjoy these guilt-free roast potatoes - they contain around 6g fat compared to the usual 14g!

This crunchy, nutty coleslaw is a great healthy salad for serving on the side of cooked meats and other rich, festive dishes

Soft, creamy purée that'll add lots of flavour to any roast - perfect for a Boxing Day lunch, by Gary Rhodes

If you struggle to get the family to eat their sprouts, try adding some chestnuts and pancetta to make an irresistible side dish

A Scandinavian bake with herbs and butter - cutting the spuds really thin helps them to crisp up nicely

Love cauliflower? Keep this healthy salad in the fridge to serve with cold meats or cheese or even plant-based burgers

Give your carrots some flavour with this easy idea using small Chantenay carrots and just three other ingredients

Try a new approach to cooking these traditional winter greens. Bake your sprouts with nuts and bacon lardons – great for a roast with all the trimmings.

A rustic and warm root vegetable salad with creamy dressing and lots of healthy watercress leaves - great for a buffet