Here are three healthy and organic dish recipes that you can share this Thanksgiving:
1. Organic Roasted Vegetables:
Ingredients:
- A variety of organic vegetables (e.g., carrots, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, and bell peppers)
- Organic olive oil
- Organic herbs (rosemary, thyme, or sage)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and chop the organic vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss the vegetables with a drizzle of organic olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Spread them on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized. Toss them once during roasting for even cooking.
- Serve as a colorful and nutritious side dish.
2. Organic Quinoa and Kale Salad:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup organic quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- Organic kale leaves, stems removed and chopped
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Cucumber, diced
- Red onion, finely chopped
- Feta cheese (optional)
- Organic lemon vinaigrette (olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper)
Instructions:
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and cook it according to the package instructions, using water or vegetable broth.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped kale, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and optional feta cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the organic lemon vinaigrette ingredients.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill the salad for a while to allow the flavors to meld, and serve as a healthy and organic side dish.
3. Organic Cranberry-Orange Sauce:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups organic cranberries
- Zest and juice of an organic orange
- 1/2 cup organic maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup water
- Pinch of organic ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, maple syrup, and water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10-15 minutes or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Add a pinch of ground cinnamon if desired.
- Allow the sauce to cool before serving as a fresh and tangy condiment.
These organic dishes are not only healthy but also bursting with flavor, making them a delightful addition to your Thanksgiving menu. Enjoy your meal!
