Healthy Christmas side dish recipes

This bubble & squeak with sprouts, bacon and potato needn't be relegated to leftovers – it makes a great alternative to roasties

Cabbage, red onion, apple and beetroot - all the brightest purple fruit and veg makes up this winter salad with sweet vinaigrette

These easy carrots are boiled for a few minutes until just soft then fried with butter and orange juice in a pan to give them a shiny glaze. Serve with your Sunday roast or Christmas lunch

A great way to jazz up brussels sprouts for an extra special occasion

Root veg is a must with Sunday lunch and Christmas dinner, and this easy recipe is low-fat, superhealthy and high in fibre to boot

Spruce up the humble sprout by serving al denté with sweet onions and crunchy nuts

This braised cabbage side is a super healthy and versatile dish with a rich, deep-red colour enhanced by the addition of the Port

Spruce up brussels sprouts for Christmas Day with the addition of garlic, lemon and chilli. The result is a flavourful vegan side dish that’s healthy too

We've created our ultimate recipe for crispy, crunchy roast potatoes – follow our cookery team's top tips to take this classic side dish from standard to sensational

Don't save sprouts for Christmas Day - enjoy this light, crunchy stir-fry throughout the winter months

This coleslaw uses a vinaigrette instead of mayonnaise to create a super healthy veggie salad dish

Whizz your roots into a smooth, creamy mash, then bake with breadcrumbs, cream, cinnamon and nutmeg

Serve up an all-in-one side dish of broccoli, green beans, peas and leeks, glazed with sweet vinaigrette

This is a delicious accompaniment to Christmas dinner, but is also a great way to use up those leftover cooked sprouts

This flavoursome side dish of peas with caramelised onions from James Martin is healthy and versatile

A superhealthy side, ideal for making the day before and reheating in the microwave

A super-healthy side dish with lightly toasted almonds to give your cabbage some crunch

Sticky, buttery and sweet - this versatile side dish is simple yet glorious

For a twist on a favourite Sunday roast or Christmas side dish, coat parsnips in polenta and grated Italian cheese to ensure a tasty, crunchy finish

Bring out the sweetness of carrots with dried fruit, add texture with pine nuts and finish with fresh herbs

Try an updated version of mashed potatoes with greens by trying out brussels sprouts, spring onions, nutmeg and a healthy knob of butter

Boiling the potatoes for longer, then smashing them, makes for more surface area, meaning golden brown beauties and extra crispy bits everyone will love!

Skip the red wine and mull your veg with mixed spice, brown sugar and an orange studded with cloves for a healthier Christmas side dish

Fry red onions in butter until golden and fragrant, then cover with a sweet and tangy sherry vinegar dressing for a delicious Christmas side