NUTRITION: NO REGRETS THANKSGIVING

Turkey — Roy Lichtenstein

Thanksgiving dinner doesn't have to be agonizing. You can make it stress free by trying some of my favorite side dishes below. They're great and healthy versions of classic dishes that we all love. Vegan cauliflower "mashed potatoes" are low-carb and guilt free! The detox salad is a perfect combination of dense greens with healthy fat and antioxidants! The roasted brussels sprouts are a CLASSIC but always worth mentioning since the preparation is so easy. Last but not least, the major carbs we die over:

BISCUITS! BREAD! and PIE!

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Vegan Cauliflower "Mashed Potatoes"

Ingredients

• 1 medium head of cauliflower
• 3 whole cloves garlic, peeled
• 1-2 tbsp. chicken/vegetable broth or almond milk
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• ½ tsp. kosher salt
• ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
  
  A potato masher or small food processor are helpful tools for this recipe.

via A Sweet Pea Chef

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Detox Salad

Ingredients

• 2 heads broccoli
• 2 1/2 cups of roughly cut cauliflower florets
• 3 large carrots, roughly chopped
• 3/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 cup dried currants
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoons sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

A small food processor and glass bowl with lid are helpful tools for this recipe.

via Food52.com & Whole Foods

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic

Ingredients

• 1 pint brussels sprouts (about a pound)
• 4 to 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, to coat bottom of pan
• 5 cloves garlic, peeled
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

A cast iron skillet is a helpful tool for this recipe.

via Mark Bittman and the NYTimes

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Vegan Coconut Oil Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• A pinch to 1/16 teaspoon of powdered stevia
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 cup solid refined coconut oil
• 3/4 cup canned light coconut milk

via Whole Foods Market

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The Life-Changing Loaf of Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup / 135g sunflower seeds
• ½ cup / 90g flax seeds
• ½ cup / 65g hazelnuts or almonds
• 1 ½ cups / 145g rolled oats
• 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
• 4 Tbsp. psyllium seed husks (3 Tbsp. if using psyllium husk powder)
• 1 tsp. fine grain sea salt (add ½ tsp. if using coarse salt)
• 1 Tbsp. maple syrup (for sugar-free diets, use a pinch of stevia)
• 3 Tbsp. melted coconut oil or ghee
• 1 ½ cups / 350ml water

via My New Roots

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Chocolate Pecan Pie

Ingredients

• 1 9" unbaked Paleo Pie Crust
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup coconut sugar
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 1 ½ cups chocolate chunks
• 2 cups whole pecans

via Elana's Pantry