We're hosting DH's family for Christmas this year and I'm already trying to figure out the menu. Currently, I'll be making a turkey and a ham as well as stuffing and mac n cheese or some sort of potato. I'm trying to figure out what would be a good simple veggie side dish. My requirements are that it can be made ahead of time and just reheated, or it takes minimal work at the end. It needs to be gluten free since the other side dishes aren't and I don't want to do a play on green bean casserole. Was definitely thinking of a salad but wanted another veggie to go along with it. Any thoughts? Thanks!
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Brussels sprouts with nuts/cranberries, sweet potatoes, glazed carrots.
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Roasted veggies are my favorite and SUPER easy to just toss in olive oil and seasonings and pop into the oven!
You can do a mix of whatever you want: carrots, sweet potatoes, Brussel sprouts, turnips, onions, butternut squash etc. 30 min at 425 tossing once and done!
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Bourbon-glazed carrots are my all-time favorite: http://www.cookingandbeer.com/2014/11/bourbon-maple-glazed-carrots/
Orrr you could do a creamed corn, mixed veggies, maybe roasted broccoli?
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I love brussels sprouts! This recipe looks yummy (I think I'll make it for thanksgiving). It could easily be made GF by omitting the breadcrumbs.
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/brussels-sprouts-gratin -
I LOVE roasted veggies. I'll have to see if that will work with fighting for oven space. I was thinking about brussel sprouts for sure. I have a dynamite brussel sprout salad. I'm nervous that this side of the family will think brussel sprouts are a little too adventurous.
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I really like a ginger-glazed carrot. Super easy to make, delicious and not quite so heavy.
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Well I was going to vote that green bean casserole (the recipe on the fried onions container) is my favorite holiday veggie side. But I guess that is out!
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I love roasted brussels sprouts or butternut squash. You can get creative with seasonings and other additions, but I think the simplicity is nice when there are so many heavier holiday sides.
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Brussel sprouts
Green beans with pancetta
Molasses accord squash- http://www.marthastewart.com/338756/molasses-glazed-turkey-breast-and-acorn -
@Mrs.KMM: that dish is always a hit!
brussel sprouts would be my vote!
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I love sauteed zucchini as a side, no one ever expects it.
Other ideas, steamed broccolini, peas, roasted pepper medly (can be made ahead and served room temp).
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I'm doing roasted veggies - beets, butternut squash, red onions, and parsnips.
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Green beans almondine, maple brussels sprouts, baked sweet potatoes, and (not veggie) cranberry salad
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We just do roasted broccoli with lemon, garlic olive oil, a little balsamic, and parmesan.
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I want to try this sautéed Brussel sprouts recipe this year!
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/11/sauteed-brussels-sprouts-with-pancetta.html
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It looks like brussel sprouts are the winner!
@Mamaof2: This is similar to what my family does every year except we just cut the sprouts in half and saute that way, with bacon of course.
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Bacon wrapped asparagus.
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@autumnlove: Another great idea! They love asparagus!
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