Description
Creative ideas for a Thanksgiving dinner without traditional dishes.
Ingredients
- Cauliflower – 2 heads
- Chickpeas – 1 can
- Quinoa – 1 cup
- Spinach – 4 cups
- Olive oil – 3 tablespoons
- Garlic – 4 cloves
- Lemon – 1
- Feta cheese – 1 cup
- Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme) – 1/4 cup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Chop cauliflower into florets and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast cauliflower for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- Sauté garlic in olive oil, then add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Mix cooked quinoa, roasted cauliflower, spinach, and drained chickpeas in a large bowl.
- Add lemon juice, feta cheese, and fresh herbs. Mix well.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- This dish is vegetarian and can be made vegan by omitting feta cheese.
- Feel free to substitute other vegetables.
- Make ahead and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: alternative thanksgiving dinner ideas