Thanksgiving Sides
Raw Butternut Squash Salad
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries - 3/4 cup fresh orange juice - 1 T ginger, minced - 3 T olive oil - 1 T honey - 1 1/2 lb. butternut squash, peeled - 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped - Sea salt and pepper, to taste 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Toast pecans for 15-20 min. or until fragrant. 2. Combine cranberries, orange juice and ginger in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally until berries begin to pop, about 10 min. 3. Remove from heat and add oil, honey, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined 4. Grate squash in a food processor. Transfer squash to a large bowl. Add warm cranberry dressing and toss to combine. 5. Top salad with toasted pecans. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serves 8 (Adapted from Mark Bittman) Mustard Glazed Green Beans
- 1/4 cup agave nectar
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard - 1 T extra virgin olive oil - 1 1/2 lbs. green beans - 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts - Pinch of salt 1. Combine the agave nectar, mustard and olive oil in a small bowl and stir together. 2. Trim the ends off the green beans and cut them in half if they are very long. 3. Place the beans in a skillet with just enough water to keep moist. Steam until bright green and just crisp-tender. 4. Pour in the agave-mustard mixture and a pinch of salt. Turn up the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are nicely glazed, about 2-3 min. 5. Remove from heat and sprinkle with pine nuts. Serve immediately while hot Serves 8 or more (From Vegan Holiday Kitchen) Green Casserole with Millet
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Nutrition FactsThis salad is very low in cholesterol and sodium. It is a great way to get a boost of antioxidants. It is a very good source of vitamins A and C as well as a good source of manganese.
Calories- 152 Total Fat- 10.1 g Saturated fat- 1.1 g Monounsaturated fat- 6.5 g Cholesterol- 0 mg Dietary fiber-3 g Sugar- 7 g 40% carbs 57% fat 3% protein 
Nutrition FactsThese bean are very nutritious. They are very low in cholesterol and fat. They are a great source of fiber, manganese and vitamins A, C, and K. They are also a good source of B vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium and postassium.
Calories- 53 Total Fat- 2 g Saturated fat- 0 g Monounsaturated fat- 0 g Cholesterol- 0 mg Dietary fiber- 4 g Sugar- 1 g 52% carbs 58% fat 10% protein 
Nutrition FactsWhile this dish isn't your typical stuffing, the grains and veggies add a nice appearance to the table. They are low in saturated fat and very low in cholesterol. In additions, this is a very nutritious side and low in the glycemic index. This casserole is a good source of dietary fiber and manganese and is rich in vitamins A, C, and K.
Calories- 171 Total Fat- 6 g Saturated fat- 1 g Monounsaturated fat- 0 g Cholesterol- 2 mg Dietary Fiber- 5 g Sugar- 4 g 55% carbs 33% fat 12% protein |
Holiday Cranberry Sauce
- 2 cups cranberries
- 1 cup water - 1 apple, peeled & chopped - 1/2 cup honey - 1/8 tsp ground cloves - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon - 1/4 tsp ground ginger - 1 tsp grated fresh orange rind - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 1. Bring cranberries & water to a boil. Simmer until cranberries start to pop. 2. Add apples & continue to cook for 5 min. or until apples are tender. 3. Stir in honey, cloves, cinnamon & ginger. Simmer for 3-5 min. 4. Remove from heat & stir in orange rind & nuts. 5. Chill. |
Nutrition Facts
This cranberry sauce is low in saturated fat and very low in cholesterol and sodium. However, it does have a large portion of it's calories from sugar. Remember a little goes a long way. It is a good source of manganese and is also anti-inflammatory.
Calories- 135 Total Fat- 4.8 g Saturated fat- 0.5 g Monounsaturated fat- 0.7 g Cholesterol- 0 mg Dietary Fiber- 2 g Sugar- 21 g 67% carbs 30% fat 3% protein |