Description
Healthy side dishes for Thanksgiving that are flavorful and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup of quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes.
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil, add quinoa, and reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove quinoa from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Add cranberries, pecans, and maple syrup to quinoa and mix well.
- Serve roasted Brussels sprouts alongside quinoa mixture.
Notes
- Adjust seasonings to your taste.
- You can substitute walnuts for pecans.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting and boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: thanksgiving sides healthy