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healthy thanksgiving side dishes

Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes to Elevate Your Feast


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A collection of healthy side dishes perfect for your Thanksgiving feast.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped kale
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
  3. Add quinoa and salt, reduce heat, and cover.
  4. Cook for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  5. In a skillet, heat olive oil and add kale.
  6. Sauté until wilted, about 3 minutes.
  7. Add quinoa, walnuts, and cranberries to the skillet.
  8. Mix well and season with pepper.
  9. Serve warm.

Notes

  • This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
  • Substitute spinach for kale if desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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