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thanksgiving menu ideas nontraditional

Thanksgiving Menu Ideas Nontraditional: 7 Flavorful Surprises


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 150 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A collection of nontraditional Thanksgiving menu ideas that bring a fresh twist to the holiday.


Ingredients

  • Roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze
  • Quinoa salad with cranberries and walnuts
  • Maple-glazed carrots
  • Stuffed acorn squash with wild rice and mushrooms
  • Pumpkin curry soup
  • Herb-crusted salmon
  • Sweet potato gnocchi
  • Chocolate pecan pie

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Prepare the Brussels sprouts by trimming and halving them, then toss with balsamic glaze.
  3. Roast Brussels sprouts for 20-25 minutes.
  4. Cook quinoa according to package instructions and mix with cranberries and walnuts.
  5. Peel and slice carrots, then toss with maple syrup before roasting for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Cut acorn squash in half, scoop out seeds, and fill with wild rice and mushrooms before baking for 30 minutes.
  7. Simmer pumpkin puree with coconut milk and curry spices for soup.
  8. Prepare salmon with herbs and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  9. Cook sweet potato gnocchi according to package instructions.
  10. Make chocolate pecan pie and bake until set.

Notes

  • Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your taste.
  • Make the quinoa salad ahead of time.
  • Use seasonal vegetables for the best flavor.
  • Prep Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 90 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting, Baking, Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 80g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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