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thanksgiving healthy sides

Thanksgiving Healthy Sides: 7 Irresistibly Guilt-Free Options


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A collection of healthy side dishes perfect for Thanksgiving.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups of green beans
  • 1 cup of quinoa
  • 1 cup of diced sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup of Brussels sprouts, halved
  • 3 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  5. Blanch green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain.
  6. Combine roasted vegetables, quinoa, and green beans in a large bowl.
  7. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to add other vegetables.
  • Use vegetable broth for cooking quinoa for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Roasting and boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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