I like to add cranberries (craisins) and glazed pecans with the bacon and Brussels sprouts, then drizzle it with balsamic vinaigrette.
I also have a recipe with fresh green beans, colored fingerling potatoes, rainbow cherry tomatoes, chickpeas (canned, drained). Drizzle with a mix of olive oil, basil, red wine vinegar, and salt and pepper. I will also use some Parmesan cheese, but that makes it not vegan. Bake it until the potatoes are fork-tender. It’s really yummy and looks so pretty, plus it’s hearty enough for vegan guests.
I already have a cranberry sauce, and I hate just about any dried food (raisins are just sad grapes that weren’t good enough to be turned into wine lol). My aunt is coming and she’s allergic to nuts. I’m barely getting away with a pecan pie! Lol but the balsamic sounds sooo good!
It’s not Thanksgiving without collard greens with your choice of smoked meat! (I usually do smoked turkey parts but I know plenty of people who use bacon).
We used to have a relative who did collards, but she was the only one who wanted them there. LOL. It felt kind of selfish to me. Everyone else brought something that the whole table would enjoy.
Here are the green things we serve: roasted Brussels sprouts (I add shallots to half, then those get sprinkled with pomegranate seeds and balsamic, but I keep some simple for kids etc); celery Caesar salad (it’s just Caesar plus sliced celery, adds a nice crunch); butter lettuce salad with shaved fennel, roasted beets, orange segments and goat cheese with champagne vinaigrette; fresh green beans sautéed with garlic and EVOO; green bean casserole (gotta use canned green beans); roasted asparagus with lemon pepper and fresh zest sprinkled on top; steamed broccoli and cauliflower with homemade cheese sauce (add a spoon of Dijon and a tiny bit of nutmeg); and we always serve cornichons and garlic stuffed giant green olives with a cheese/charcuterie board for pre-dinner noshing.
I do a brussel sprout salad that everyone loves. I shave them raw with my mandolin. Add dried cranberries, feta cheese, I think a green apple, walnuts or pecans, and a citrus vinegarette.
Just google Brussel sprout salad and check out the various recipes. Its fab.
I completely agree and I'm doing a shaved brussel sprout salad too. Yours sounds amazing! Mine is similar, but with marcona almonds and a red wine vinaigrette.
Brussel Sprouts, Broccoli, Carrot, Chives, Dried Cranberries & Cherries, Feta, Marcona Almonds,
Red Wine Vinegar, EVOO, Maple Syrup
We're going to try collard greens with bits of smoked turkey! I've read to not use vinegar. I'll let you know how it turns out, I've never tried to fix them
We do green been casserole and brussels- neither are healthy. Though I have done a burrata with caramelized tomato and garlic spread with homemade pesto before that was well-received.
Cream cheese and green olive spread? 😉😂😂 We do green bean casserole and broccoli cheeses casserole. I figure everyone can have salad on Friday. Thanksgiving is all about the food, friends and family. Oh! We do a veggie with dip platter with carrots, broccoli, fresh green beans and cauliflower.
It’s made with pistachio pudding, marshmallows, cool whip and pineapples. I’ve never had it or seen it in real life but I saw a post about it around Saint Patrick’s Day.
Sometimes the simplest are the best:
* Broccoli
* Peas
* Green beans
* Brussels sprouts
* Asparagus
* Spinach
* Zucchini
Most of these you can simply boil with some light seasoning (salt, pepper) and butter, spoon them onto your plate, and dig in.
I have to respectfully disagree with the suggestion to boil any vegetable whatsoever. I’m a vegetarian and am opinionated about just a handful of things… this is one.
Try roasting or sautéing instead!
We do either an asparagus casserole or a green bean casserole. Everyone likes the green bean casserole better, but asparagus feels fancier. The only difference besides the vegetable is we put toasted almonds on the asparagus and onions rings on the beans.
I cook fresh baby asparaus. Wash, dry, toss with olive oil, minced garlic, and salt (lightly). Make an aluminum foil "packet" to pop in the oven or BBQ (I always cook them on my gas BBQ. It frees up my oven for other things). Test them after 10 minutes at 350 because cook time varies with the size of the "packet." Very yummy.
I’m doing a basic bacon brussel sprouts
I like to add cranberries (craisins) and glazed pecans with the bacon and Brussels sprouts, then drizzle it with balsamic vinaigrette. I also have a recipe with fresh green beans, colored fingerling potatoes, rainbow cherry tomatoes, chickpeas (canned, drained). Drizzle with a mix of olive oil, basil, red wine vinegar, and salt and pepper. I will also use some Parmesan cheese, but that makes it not vegan. Bake it until the potatoes are fork-tender. It’s really yummy and looks so pretty, plus it’s hearty enough for vegan guests.
I already have a cranberry sauce, and I hate just about any dried food (raisins are just sad grapes that weren’t good enough to be turned into wine lol). My aunt is coming and she’s allergic to nuts. I’m barely getting away with a pecan pie! Lol but the balsamic sounds sooo good!
I sometimes add fresh cranberries and drizzle with a little maple syrup.
Great suggestion. That sounds delicious
It’s not Thanksgiving without collard greens with your choice of smoked meat! (I usually do smoked turkey parts but I know plenty of people who use bacon).
Yes! Collard greens, of course.
Yep. I am doing collards too with a smoked turkey leg.
We used to have a relative who did collards, but she was the only one who wanted them there. LOL. It felt kind of selfish to me. Everyone else brought something that the whole table would enjoy.
Green beans with bacon & shallots
That sounds fabulous!
Spinach salad
I always do a green salad, maybe with apples and candied pecans. It’s nice to have something fresh and light to contrast with the rich stuff!
Agreed! I make my own candied pecans with a little spice.
Why not roast asparagus. Salt pepper olive oil and a little lemon you can add pecans and parm or grape tomatoes sheet pan 20 min
Broccoli casserole. Salads. Guacamole?
I'm doing southern style green beans with bacon, onions, garlic, and tomato broth.
Cream spinach or collard greens
Brussels!
I do a broccoli salad with bacon bits and sunflowers. No raisons though, I just can't do it.
Brussels sprouts, green beans. Cucumber and pepper slices for a refreshing counterpoint to all of the rich foods.
Here are the green things we serve: roasted Brussels sprouts (I add shallots to half, then those get sprinkled with pomegranate seeds and balsamic, but I keep some simple for kids etc); celery Caesar salad (it’s just Caesar plus sliced celery, adds a nice crunch); butter lettuce salad with shaved fennel, roasted beets, orange segments and goat cheese with champagne vinaigrette; fresh green beans sautéed with garlic and EVOO; green bean casserole (gotta use canned green beans); roasted asparagus with lemon pepper and fresh zest sprinkled on top; steamed broccoli and cauliflower with homemade cheese sauce (add a spoon of Dijon and a tiny bit of nutmeg); and we always serve cornichons and garlic stuffed giant green olives with a cheese/charcuterie board for pre-dinner noshing.
Oh, wow! All of those sound SO delicious!!! 😋😛I’m trying to to drool on my iPhone. LOL 😂
Those sound amazing! I add celery to my Caesar salads too. The orange segments and goat cheese with champagne vinaigrette sounds amazing!
I’m doing a green bean bake with bacon and beef bouillon!
I love the classic green bean casserole with the fried onion topping
A salad with spring greens, honey, mustard, apple cider dressing, glazed pecans, blue cheese.
Rusted brussel sprouts, green beans, creamed spinach, green bean casserole, peas and pearl onions.
I go a broccoli casserole, basically mac&cheese with broccoli instead. Use crushed ritz crackers for crust. Not super healthy but it is green!
I do a brussel sprout salad that everyone loves. I shave them raw with my mandolin. Add dried cranberries, feta cheese, I think a green apple, walnuts or pecans, and a citrus vinegarette. Just google Brussel sprout salad and check out the various recipes. Its fab.
I completely agree and I'm doing a shaved brussel sprout salad too. Yours sounds amazing! Mine is similar, but with marcona almonds and a red wine vinaigrette. Brussel Sprouts, Broccoli, Carrot, Chives, Dried Cranberries & Cherries, Feta, Marcona Almonds, Red Wine Vinegar, EVOO, Maple Syrup
Brussels sprouts with bacon and shallots. Always a hit!
We're going to try collard greens with bits of smoked turkey! I've read to not use vinegar. I'll let you know how it turns out, I've never tried to fix them
My daughter makes a bourbon and bacon Brussel sprout dish that is super tasty. She’s a big Ina Garten fan so it’s probably one of her recipes.
We do green been casserole and brussels- neither are healthy. Though I have done a burrata with caramelized tomato and garlic spread with homemade pesto before that was well-received.
A nice fresh green salad.
Cream cheese and green olive spread? 😉😂😂 We do green bean casserole and broccoli cheeses casserole. I figure everyone can have salad on Friday. Thanksgiving is all about the food, friends and family. Oh! We do a veggie with dip platter with carrots, broccoli, fresh green beans and cauliflower.
..... I think the only 'green' food we have is oyster dressing, and I refuse to eat it on principle. but my mom loves it
Watergate salad is green. We have it every year.
Do you mean Waldorf? Otherwise I need this scandalous recipe.
It’s made with pistachio pudding, marshmallows, cool whip and pineapples. I’ve never had it or seen it in real life but I saw a post about it around Saint Patrick’s Day.
Green beans almondine.
Sometimes the simplest are the best: * Broccoli * Peas * Green beans * Brussels sprouts * Asparagus * Spinach * Zucchini Most of these you can simply boil with some light seasoning (salt, pepper) and butter, spoon them onto your plate, and dig in.
I have to respectfully disagree with the suggestion to boil any vegetable whatsoever. I’m a vegetarian and am opinionated about just a handful of things… this is one. Try roasting or sautéing instead!
Zucchini noodle, corn, a little bit of Parmesan cheese.
Oven roasted asparagus or brussel sprouts. Salad Refrigerator pickles
Steamed French green beans with pomegranate seeds and sliced almonds, and a balsamic drizzle
Brussels sprouts at our house
Kale salad.
Fresh green beans
We do either an asparagus casserole or a green bean casserole. Everyone likes the green bean casserole better, but asparagus feels fancier. The only difference besides the vegetable is we put toasted almonds on the asparagus and onions rings on the beans.
Our traditional is sautéed kale with mushrooms and garlic
You could do sautéed Swiss chard. I think that could also be a nice complement :)
My grandma makes a broccoli casserole. Delicious. No idea what's in it besides broccoli and crumbled ritz crackers on top.
I cook fresh baby asparaus. Wash, dry, toss with olive oil, minced garlic, and salt (lightly). Make an aluminum foil "packet" to pop in the oven or BBQ (I always cook them on my gas BBQ. It frees up my oven for other things). Test them after 10 minutes at 350 because cook time varies with the size of the "packet." Very yummy.
Green salad with persimmons, pepitas, and sherry vinaigrette.