SIMPLE AND EASY THANKSGIVING SIDES

My favorite go to Thanksgiving sides you need to try this holiday season. All vegetarian/gluten-free.

In the past few years Thanksgiving sides have become my absolute favorite. Warm, sweet, savory the blend of flavors is just amazing.

Here are some of my favorite quick and delicious sides to add to your Thanksgiving menu this year.

ROASTED HONEY BALSAMIC GLAZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound of fresh brussels sprouts

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

• 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar

• 2 tablespoons of honey

• 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard

• 2 cloves garlic

• salt + pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil.

2. Add Brussels sprouts, cut side down, and cook undisturbed, 3 to 4 minutes, until golden on the bottom

3. Add ¼ cup water and cover. Let Brussels sprouts steam until tender, 3 minutes.

4. Remove sprouts from skillet and set aside on a plate.

5. Add vinegar, honey, mustard, and garlic and whisk to combine.

6. Bring to a simmer until thick and syrupy, 6 to 8 minute.

7. Return sprouts to pan, toss to coat, and heat through, 2 to 3 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

REFRESHING CRANBERRY ORANGE SAUCE

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 (12oz) bag of fresh cranberries

• 1/2 cup of orange juice, from 2 squeezed oranges

• 2 teaspoons of orange zest, from 1 orange

• 1/2 cup of water

• 1/2 cup of sugar

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a medium sauce pan over high heat, bring the orange juice, water and sugar to a boil.

2. Add the cranberries, orange zest and return to a boil.

3. Reduce the heat to medium and boil gently for 10 to 12 minutes, until most of cranberries have burst open.

4. Take off heat, and serve fresh immediately.

LEMON AND GARLIC GREEN BEANS

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound of fresh green beans

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

• 1 garlic clove minced

• 1 tablespoon of lemon zest

• salt + pepper to taste

• 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Blanch green beans in a large stock pot of well salted boiling water until bright green in color and tender crisp (about 2 minutes).

2. Drain and shock in a bowl of ice water to stop from cooking.

3. Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.

4. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

5. Add the green beans and continue to saute until coated in the oil mixture and heated through (about 5 minutes). Add lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.

Serve warm and fresh! Happy Holidays!

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Michaela xo