Just because it’s Thanksgiving doesn’t mean you have to throw away your health goals either
Here are some great sides that are not only healthy but will be the talk of Thanksgiving Dinner!
Sweet Potato Stuffing :
4-5 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
4 tablespoons coconut oil
2 cloves of garlic
salt & freshly ground pepper
4 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
8 oz. country style pork sausage
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup chicken broth
4 tablespoons dried cranberries
3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 400° F. On a baking sheet, toss the sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stick the baking sheet in the oven and roast potatoes until just tender, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat 3 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the celery, onions, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and beginning to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the sausage and cook through until thoroughly browned.
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl along with the roast sweet potatoes and let everything cool for 10 minutes or so. Turn oven down to 375.
Add the beaten eggs, sweet potatoes, garlic, broth, pecans, cranberries and thyme to the veggie mixture and combine well. Use olive oil to grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until browned, 20 to 30 minutes more.
Brussel Sprouts:
Ingredients
3 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves of garlic
1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed, small spouts left whole, larger spouts halved
dash of pepper, to your taste
1 tablespoon of balsamic vinaigrette
Directions
Brown bacon in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Add extra-virgin olive oil to the pan, 1 turn.. Add Brussels sprouts and coat in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook Brussels sprouts 2 to 3 minutes to begin to soften, then add balsamic. Cook 10 minutes, until tender. Transfer sprouts to a serving dish with a slotted spoon and top with cooked bacon bits.
*For Vegetarians don’t add the bacon and it is still just as delicious
Green Bean Casserole:
Ingredients:
2 cans of green beans
1 can of gluten free cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup of unsweetened cashew or coconut milk
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
1 tablespoon of balsamic vinaigrette
For Fried Onions:
2 tablespoons of coconut oil
1 onion thinly sliced
1 egg
1 tablespoon of heavy cream or coconut creamer
2 tablespoons of coconut flour
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of creole seasoning
Directions:
In a 9×9 pan place green beans, soup, and milk stir until combined. Next add spices.
In a frying pan place coconut oil (when it is melted) add onions, garlic and creole and cook until onions are translucent.
Whisk an egg in a small bowl and add to the onion mix and top with creamer, and flour.
And cook for 5 minutes or until slightly browned.
Place on top of the green bean mixture.
Last drizzle the balsamic over the top.
Place in the oven at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
Enjoy!
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes:
1 large head of cauliflower chopped
3 to 4 cloves garlic
dash of pepper and salt to taste
2 tablespoons grass-fed butter
1 tablespoon of coconut creamer
*top with parmesan cheese for added deliciousness
Directions:
Steam Cauliflower and then place in a blender or food processor.
Next add garlic, salt/pepper, butter, and creamer and continue to blend until (potato consistency appears).
Place in a large bowl and top with parmesan cheese place in the microwave for 1 minute to 90 seconds. and serve.
Have a Delicious and Healthy Thanksgiving all in One!
Fit Chic
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