As a Gardener Growing, Caring, & Harvesting Vegetables can be so much fun.
But the BEST part about vegetables is all its Thanksgiving uses!
Below, are 3 EASY & QUICK Recipes for Thanksgiving.
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Recipe #1: Roasted Delicata Squash with Maple Cinnamon Glaze
Cooking Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 2 Delicata squash
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter – melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Step 2: Prep the squash, cut both ends off and slice in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and then cut each half into 1/4-inch thick slices.
Step 3: Place the squash slices in a large bowl. Drizzle with vegetable oil, maple syrup, melted butter and cinnamon. Toss gently making sure all squash is covered.
Step 4: Spread squash slices evenly on prepared baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Flip and another 25 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
Nutrition
- 84 calories
- 6.2g fat
- 1g saturated fat
- 3mg cholesterol
- 7g sodium
- 3mg potassium
- 3.8g of carbohydrates
- 4.8g sugar
- 0.8g fiber
- 0.5g protein
Recipe #2: Thyme Roasted Carrots
Cooking Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs fresh whole carrots
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- several stems of fresh thyme
- salt & pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Step 2: Prep your carrots by peeling them and cutting them into sticks approximately 3 inches long and 1/2 inch wide.
Step 3: Place your carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Step 4: Drizzle canola oil and lemon juice on top of carrots. Sprinkle salt and pepper and garlic powder. Top with leaves from your sprigs of thyme.
Step 5: Bake for 15 minutes. Take out and flip, place back in over for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and enjoy.
Nutrition
- 77 calories
- 7.1g fat
- 0.6g saturated fat
- 0mg cholesterol
- 20g sodium
- 105mg potassium
- 3.4g of carbohydrates
- 1.7g sugar
- 0.8g fiber
- 0.4g protein
Recipe #3: Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Cranberries and Pecans
Cooking Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh brussels sprouts
- • 2 tablespoons canola oil
- • 1/4 teaspoon salt
- • 4 slices bacon cooked and chopped
- • 1/2 cup pecans
- • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Directions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Step 2: Slice all brussels sprouts in half.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine halved brussels sprouts and canola oil.
Step 4: Place brussels sprouts on the baking sheet, cut side down.
Step 5: Bake in the oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven sprinkle with bacon, pecans and dried cranberries. Return to oven for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to briefly cool. Optional: Top with crumbled blue cheese prior to serving.
Nutrition
- 307 calories
- 22.9g fat
- 6.7g saturated fat
- 34mg cholesterol
- 850g sodium
- 630mg potassium
- 12.7g of carbohydrates
- 3.2g sugar
- 5.1g fiber
- 14.9g protein
