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Need a good healthy side for Thanksgiving
Posted by dallastiger55 on 11/18/15 at 7:16 am00
Don't get me wrong, we will be pigging out and getting our share of calories, however in looking over the menu last night I noticed we have mostly all starch heavy/based dishes to go with the meat
I want to have one green semi healthy side to have as an option. Any ideas?
Some ideas I've had:
Roasted veggies
Seared Brussels Sprouts
Roasted cauliflower
I want to have one green semi healthy side to have as an option. Any ideas?
Some ideas I've had:
Roasted veggies
Seared Brussels Sprouts
Roasted cauliflower
re: Need a good healthy side for ThanksgivingPosted by BluegrassBelle on 11/18/15 at 7:39 am to dallastiger55
I'd roast some Brussels sprouts with a little olive oil, garlic, and a little bit of pancetta.
re: Need a good healthy side for ThanksgivingPosted by dallastiger55 on 11/18/15 at 8:00 am to BluegrassBelle
Yeah that's what I'm thinking too. It's a nice balance that goes with anything
re: Need a good healthy side for ThanksgivingPosted by Kajungee on 11/18/15 at 8:07 am to dallastiger55
Bring back some memories ?
What ever happened to these
What ever happened to these
re: Need a good healthy side for ThanksgivingPosted by bossflossjr on 11/18/15 at 8:14 am to dallastiger55
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Roasted cauliflower
Do this w Domenica's recipie. Its fantastic. Sauce isnt healthy, but is on the side....
re: Need a good healthy side for ThanksgivingPosted by Trout Bandit on 11/18/15 at 8:22 am to dallastiger55
Broccoli Slaw
re: Need a good healthy side for ThanksgivingPosted by Kingwood Tiger on 11/18/15 at 8:49 am to dallastiger55
Can't go wrong with some good green beans
re: Need a good healthy side for ThanksgivingPosted by BluegrassBelle on 11/18/15 at 9:17 am to dallastiger55
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Yeah that's what I'm thinking too. It's a nice balance that goes with anything
I usually fix it at Christmas with our standing rib roast. It goes over pretty well and it's really simple when you're fixing a ton of other stuff.
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re: Need a good healthy side for ThanksgivingPosted by BlackenedOut on 11/18/15 at 9:20 am to dallastiger55
I like to make a brussel sprout slaw. Trim the stem end, then run it through the slicing blade on a food processor.
Combine this with some sliced shallot, red chili peppers, and some crushed hazelnuts or marcona almonds.
Make a vinaigrette with some lemon juice, salt, pepper, honey, maybe some cayenne, ginger, garlic, and salad oil (I also like to use a touch of sesame oil). Combine all the above. It holds very well, meaning you can make it a day or two ahead. Just dont overdress the salad and you will be good to go.
Combine this with some sliced shallot, red chili peppers, and some crushed hazelnuts or marcona almonds.
Make a vinaigrette with some lemon juice, salt, pepper, honey, maybe some cayenne, ginger, garlic, and salad oil (I also like to use a touch of sesame oil). Combine all the above. It holds very well, meaning you can make it a day or two ahead. Just dont overdress the salad and you will be good to go.
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Bring back some memories ?
What ever happened to these
Change that pear out for pineapple and my memory goes way back to last Tuesday. I grew up eating those as I'm sure you did because our mothers were young adult mothers in the 60's which is where that came from. Along with hams studded with pineapple rings and cloves.
I never ate it with holiday dinner but I still make them probably several times a year. My wife is the same.
re: Need a good healthy side for ThanksgivingPosted by dallastiger55 on 11/18/15 at 9:50 am to BlackenedOut
Dude that Brussels sprout slaw sounds awesome. I wonder how it would be if I combined the recipe with pancetta seared sprouts? Bake those and then shred and make a warm salad?
re: Need a good healthy side for ThanksgivingPosted by jeepfreak on 11/18/15 at 9:54 am to dallastiger55
Baked sweet potatoes w/ butter and cinnamon
Green beans with onions and ham (sans bacon/hock)
Corn on the cob
Quinoa dressing
Green beans with onions and ham (sans bacon/hock)
Corn on the cob
Quinoa dressing
re: Need a good healthy side for ThanksgivingPosted by BlackenedOut on 11/18/15 at 10:04 am to dallastiger55
Part of the deliciousness of the slaw is that it is crisp and light. Roasting the sprouts is going to alter the flavor and the texture of the sprout. It might be delicious though.
You could also just cook off some pancetta or bacon or guanciale and then add it to the slaw right before service and drizzle on some of the reserved bacon drippings.
But then you might start moving into not so much healthy and light, as a husky side.
You could also just cook off some pancetta or bacon or guanciale and then add it to the slaw right before service and drizzle on some of the reserved bacon drippings.
But then you might start moving into not so much healthy and light, as a husky side.
My grandmother made the pears and the pineapple salads like that and I always ate them. I still make them every few years. The taste reminds me of eating at her house for the holidays and I love those memories.
I love Domenica's shaved brussel sprout salad. It's light, crunchy and refreshing.
LINK
RECIPE
Brussels Sprout Salad
4 cups shaved Brussels sprouts, raw
1 cup toasted almonds
1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
Salt to taste
1 cup pickled raisins (recipe below)
1/2 cup mustard vinaigrette (recipe below)
Pickled Raisins
4 teaspoons yellow and brown mustard seeds
1 cup sugar
3 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
3 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
2 bay leaves
10 ounces golden raisins
2 teaspoons thyme
2-inch sprig rosemary
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Mustard Vinaigrette
1/2 cup Creole mustard (you may substitute whole grain mustard)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon thyme
1 Tablespoon dill
1 Tablespoon cilantro
2 Tablespoons sugar
2 cups olive oil
Salt to taste
1 cup rice wine vinegar
Pickled Raisins: Heat mustard seeds in a dry skillet on medium heat. Remove from heat once the seeds start to pop, approximately 2 minutes. Combine the toasted mustard seeds, 1 cup water and the rest of the ingredients in a small non-aluminum pan. Bring to a boil, then turn heat to low. Simmer 6-8 minutes until liquid has reduced by half. Let cool and store in the refrigerator.
Mustard Vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and whip together.
Brussels Sprout Salad: Toss all ingredients for the salad and pickled raisins together, toss with the vinaigrette and serve immediately.
Serves 4-6
I love Domenica's shaved brussel sprout salad. It's light, crunchy and refreshing.
LINK
RECIPE
Brussels Sprout Salad
4 cups shaved Brussels sprouts, raw
1 cup toasted almonds
1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
Salt to taste
1 cup pickled raisins (recipe below)
1/2 cup mustard vinaigrette (recipe below)
Pickled Raisins
4 teaspoons yellow and brown mustard seeds
1 cup sugar
3 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
3 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
2 bay leaves
10 ounces golden raisins
2 teaspoons thyme
2-inch sprig rosemary
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Mustard Vinaigrette
1/2 cup Creole mustard (you may substitute whole grain mustard)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon thyme
1 Tablespoon dill
1 Tablespoon cilantro
2 Tablespoons sugar
2 cups olive oil
Salt to taste
1 cup rice wine vinegar
Pickled Raisins: Heat mustard seeds in a dry skillet on medium heat. Remove from heat once the seeds start to pop, approximately 2 minutes. Combine the toasted mustard seeds, 1 cup water and the rest of the ingredients in a small non-aluminum pan. Bring to a boil, then turn heat to low. Simmer 6-8 minutes until liquid has reduced by half. Let cool and store in the refrigerator.
Mustard Vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and whip together.
Brussels Sprout Salad: Toss all ingredients for the salad and pickled raisins together, toss with the vinaigrette and serve immediately.
Serves 4-6
re: Need a good healthy side for ThanksgivingPosted by dnm3305 on 11/18/15 at 12:11 pm to dallastiger55
Smothered green beans with onions, bacon and tasso.
re: Need a good healthy side for ThanksgivingPosted by LouisianaLady on 11/18/15 at 12:13 pm to Martini
I 2nd BlackenedOut's suggestion for slaw. I like to add dried cranberries to it.. ties in the "Thanksgiving" theme I sound like a turd saying that.
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