Holidays this year will literally be nutty with these top-notch Thanksgiving Recipes for Nut Lovers! I’ve compiled this list of delectable starters, sides, and desserts that will please all your guests this holiday season. Say goodbye to the tired and worn out Thanksgiving dishes that are overdone every year, and welcome in these fresh takes on classic recipes!
Families can make us all a little nutty, am I right? Sneak away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy your plate of these nut-filled dishes and you’re guaranteed to have a good time 😉
Nut Lovers Rejoice
Pecans, almonds, walnuts, peanuts, hazelnuts, pine nuts, macadamia nuts. Did I miss any??
Nuts are some of the best foods to eat to promote good heart health and longevity. They are filled with healthy fats, fiber, AND protein.
If you can think of a nut, odds are it’s good for you and will help fuel your body. Nutella technically doesn’t count but there are some health benefits you can reap when enjoyed in moderation.
Luckily for us, they can be so delicious to snack on or baked into a nice dish. The holidays are the perfect time to test out these Thanksgiving recipes for nut lovers.
I love nut butters and enjoy them in overnight oats that I eat practically everyday for breakfast. So many varieties of nuts, in my opinion, are the perfect addition to sweets. Macadamia nuts in cookies, pecans in pies, walnuts in brownies or muffins, or in the chocolate tart listed below. The opportunities are endless.
I’ve been making an effort recently to incorporate more nuts into our savory dishes as well. I mean if they’re that good for our health, I wanna make sure we get our servings in!
Walnuts are phenomenal in roasted veggie medleys or tossed in sweet potato ANYthing. Pine nuts are a necessary addition into couscous and pesto sauces. And do not forget the almond slivers to top off your salads!
Here you’ll find some amazing dishes to serve up at Thanksgiving that all incorporate at least one type of nut. My mouth was watering while compiling this post and I cannot wait to give these a tray! Here’s to hoping you get inspired. Nut lovers rejoice!
Serving Essentials
Apple Wild Rice 24 Hour Salad
Apple Wild Rice 24 Hour Salad is a beautiful overnight layered salad with lettuce, wild rice, apples, grapes, cranberries, walnuts, green onions, feta, and bacon with a creamy homemade avocado yogurt dressing. Make it the night before, and it’s ready to go wherever you’re going on Thanksgiving.
Maple Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts
Maple Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts are roasted until golden brown and tossed with walnuts and cinnamon for a delectable side.
Cheese Ball with Cranberries and Nuts
Dried cranberries, orange zest, and roasted pecans and walnuts make this one festive holiday cheese ball that can be paired with sweet or savory leaning accompaniments.
BEST MUSHROOM RISOTTO - Splash of Taste - Vegetarian Recipes
Pecans and walnuts are the crowning glory of this delicious mushroom risotto,. Easy to make and delicious, it's a must-have Thanksgiving dish!
Chocolate Nut Tart {Tarta De Tres Nueces}
This three nut tart is a delicious addition to your holiday desserts. Hazelnuts, walnuts and pecans are tossed in a honey and orange glaze then baked in a chocolate lined crust.
Sweet Potato Casserole
This easy sweet potato casserole with spiced mashed sweet potatoes is topped with brown sugar crunchy pecan and cornflake topping. Sweet potato casserole is a classic Thanksgiving side dish and this crunchy topping makes it one of my most popular.
Presidente Goat Cheese Puff Pastries with Maple Spiced Pecans
These easy Président Goat cheese pastries are an unexpected but delicious, Thanksgiving dessert that will have everyone asking for more!
Cranberry Magic Bars | Pecans & Coconut
Cranberry Magic Bars are a chewy and easy to make treat that everyone will love! This simple bar has only 8 ingredients and will certainly satisfy your sweet tooth.
Savory Brown Butter Baked Sweet Potatoes
Savory brown butter baked sweet potatoes are made up of contrasting flavors that complement each other beautifully in this tasty side dish.
Savory Baked Pears with Gorgonzola, Walnuts, and Cranberries
These Savory Baked Pears with Gorgonzola, Cranberries, and Walnuts are a beautiful and simple side dish with lots of flavor! Fast and easy to make.
Vegan Cranberry and Cashew Cheese Crostini
These cranberry and cashew cheese crostini are the perfect appetizer to keep everyone happy while waiting for the main course. They're topped with walnuts and cranberry sauce (bonus: you can double up the cranberry sauce recipe and serve it with dinner!)
Green Beans Almondine- Amandine
Green beans are a must every year at Thanksgiving! Spruce them up with fresh almonds and you'll have a side dish to please the crowd
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Classic Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving is the ultimate food holiday and I love finding creative takes on traditional dishes. YES pumpkin and green bean casserole are incredible, but green bean amandine and a chocolate nut tart sound like just the right amount of novelty to bring some excitement to this year’s festivities.
I’d love to hear more about your Thanksgiving favorites and how you plan to spend your holiday this year! Every year I look forward to sweet potato casserole, homemade macaroni, and the entire spread of desserts. Share your family traditions below!
Happy Thanksgiving!
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I know so many people who love nuts and this is a great round up recipes for me to try this Thanksgiving
I’m so hungry after looking at these recipes they look delightful!
I love nuts and find them such a great source of protein as I don’t eat meat. I love the variety of recipes here; it just goes to show that they can be incorporated in so many ways!
The cranberry bar and nut bar are my 2 favorite. These are some interesting nut recipes.
We love nuts in our house and even though we don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, I’m going to give this a whirl this weekend!
Rosie
I’ve never thought about adding nuts to the Thanksgiving mix. Thanks for the great suggestions.
Interesting ideas. I like to sprinkle pine nuts on top of pasta dishes.
I don’t know why I’ve never tried a bit roast recipe!
They all look so amazing! I definitely have to try the cranberry magic bars, they sound so good.
Okay so the Cranberry Magic Bars sound yum! I have some dried cranberries in the cupboard so may give them a go tomo!
oh wow they all look amazing for thanksgiving, the chocolate nut tart sounds nice
So many great choices. I use a lot of nuts in my cooking especially during the holiday season.
Great round-up – I find I am eating less and less meat and more and more nuts. Luckily my walnut tree was very productive this year!
I find I am eating more and more buts as I reduce how much meat we eat. Luckily my walnut tree is now giving me a good harvest each year.
Oops typo, that should have read nuts #sigh
Wow what a fantastic collection of recipes. I love adding nuts to salads and savoury dishes. They add such great texture!
What a fun idea and so many recipes to choose from. Thank you for putting it all together. I love using nuts in my salads and baked vegetables as a side dish.
Lovely collection. That sweet potato casserole caught my attention. I’m going to make that recipe first. Thanks!
Loving all these fun recipes! Can’t wait to try them out for the holidays!
I love nuts, but I mainly use them as a snack. I’d love to cook more with them, so thank you for giving me some inspiration!
Obviously we don’t do thanksgiving here in the UK but these recipes look and sound delicious! Would be great for Christmas too! x
We don’t have thanksgiving here but any of these would be amazing for our Christmas day lunch!
*Plots ideas for Christmas*
Thank you!!
These all look so good! Sweet potato casserole is one of my favorites at Thanksgiving. 🙂