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soul food thanksgiving dinner

Soul Food Thanksgiving Dinner: 5 Ways to Embrace Tradition


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 6 hours
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Diet: Dietary restrictions vary

Description

A traditional soul food Thanksgiving dinner featuring classic dishes.


Ingredients

  • Turkey – 1 whole (12-14 lbs)
  • Collard greens – 2 lbs
  • Macaroni and cheese – 8 cups
  • Cornbread – 2 pans
  • Candied yams – 5 medium
  • Stuffing – 1 box
  • Gravy – 2 cups
  • Cranberry sauce – 1 can
  • Green beans – 1 lb
  • Pecan pie – 1

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Prepare the turkey by seasoning it and placing it in a roasting pan.
  3. Roast the turkey for about 3 hours, basting every 30 minutes.
  4. While the turkey cooks, prepare collard greens in a pot with water and seasoning.
  5. Cook macaroni and cheese according to the package instructions.
  6. Make cornbread according to the recipe.
  7. Peel and slice the yams, then cook them with sugar and spices until tender.
  8. Prepare stuffing according to package instructions and bake.
  9. Cook green beans in boiling water until tender.
  10. Serve everything with gravy and cranberry sauce, and finish with pecan pie for dessert.

Notes

  • Let the turkey rest before carving.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Make dishes ahead to save time on Thanksgiving Day.
  • Prep Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Roasting and baking
  • Cuisine: Soul Food

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 1200
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 60g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 30g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 150g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 70g
  • Cholesterol: 180mg

Keywords: soul food, Thanksgiving dinner, traditional dinner