16 Healthy Thanksgiving Dishes That Can Be Easily Prepared For 2 People

The star of any Thanksgiving table is the turkey, but when there's just two people, a whole turkey seems excessive. This herb-roasted turkey breast is only 190 calories a serving and takes just a few minutes to prepare for roasting.

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Stuffing just got a healthy twist with this recipe. The "stuffing" is filled with wild rice, butternut squash, and pomegranate, and it's gluten-free. Since the original recipe yields six to 12 servings, cut the recipe in half or in thirds based on if you want leftovers for the next day.

Get the recipe: roasted butternut squash, pomegranate, and wild rice "stuffing"

Cauliflower is a great low-carb substitute for potatoes, so this cheesy cauliflower au gratin is a must at your Thanksgiving table this year. The recipe serves six, so cut all of the ingredient measurements in half to make a more manageable amount for two.

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If rice isn't for you, then this quinoa-based stuffing might fit your needs if you're vegetarian and gluten-free. This recipe serves six, so cut it in half if you don't want leftovers for days.

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Pie is a must at Thanksgiving, and this gluten-free and paleo version of a traditional pecan pie is worth the time to make. After munching on this on Thanksgiving, wrap up the leftovers in plastic wrap and foil to freeze for later on in the holiday season.

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This crunchy cranberry and butternut squash stuffing might just please both people at your table. The gluten-free stuffing serves six, so cut the entire recipe in half for a better amount for two.

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This take on green bean casserole is really just fresh green beans with onions and mushrooms. If green beans are on your menu this year, you'll want to cut this recipe in half to only serve two.

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This apple-stuffed acorn squash is a major Thanksgiving win because it can be made partially in the microwave, and the sausage in the recipe can be omitted to make the dish vegetarian. The original recipe makes eight servings, so cut everything down by four to make two servings, or by half if you want leftovers for the next day.

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This completely vegan stuffed squash is filled with wild rice, cranberries, and chickpeas. It can be a Thanksgiving side dish, or an entire meal on any other weeknight. The recipe makes six servings, so cut everything in thirds to make enough for just two.

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The best of fall produce is mixed together in this salad. And while salad might not always seem like a Thanksgiving staple, this one is definitely worth adding to the menu. The recipe makes six servings, so cut everything in thirds to make enough for just two.

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This pumpkin soup would be great on its own for Thanksgiving, or served with the roasted turkey breast mentioned first. The soup can be made vegetarian by omitting the bacon and using vegetable broth in place of the chicken broth. This makes six servings, but can be frozen after making for a meal another time. If you don't want to freeze the leftovers, cut the recipe in thirds to make enough for two.

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This simple side dish requires only five ingredients and is vegetarian. While the original recipe serves six, you can cut the recipe in thirds to serve two.

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If a more traditional take on green bean casserole is what you're looking for then this is the recipe for you. The recipe uses all fresh ingredients and no cream of anything soup. The original recipe serves 10, so cut this in half and save some for leftovers the next day.

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Stuffing is a must at Thanksgiving, and most people fight over the crispy edges. With these stuffing muffins everyone gets their own crispy edges. Even though the original recipe makes 24 muffins, you can easily freeze the leftovers to have another time.

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Usually sweet potatoes are covered with marshmallows on Thanksgiving, but these sweet potato skins are a healthy alternative to the sugary sweet dish. The skins are filled with sage pesto, bacon, and arugula for a tasty side dish. The original recipe makes eight potato skins, so cut the recipe in half or fourths depending on how many potato skins you want to eat.

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This gluten-free vegetarian dish is a versatile side for any Thanksgiving table, even if there are just two of you. The tasty recipe combines cauliflower, goat cheese, and pomegranates. The original recipe makes four servings, so cut it in half for two people.

Get the recipe: winter roasted cauliflower with goat cheese