While Thanksgiving may be a little different this year, it is still a time of reflection. The groups may be smaller, but a feast can still be enjoyed. The turkey is typically the star of the show. However, the sides should not be forgotten. We have put together a list of Evolution Dietitians’ favorite side dishes.
“Homemade rolls, do you need anything else?”
“Garlic smashed potatoes” https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a49007/garlic-smashed-potatoes-recipe/
“My favorite is maple roasted butternut squash.”
“Green bean casserole is my favorite side!”
“Memeres meat stuffing” https://newengland.com/today/food/side-dishes/memeres-meat-stuffing/
“Butternut squash au gratin”
“Mom’s homemade stuffing with chorizo”
“Roasted sweet potato salad and candied walnuts.” https://pinchofyum.com/roasted-sweet-potato-salad-candied-walnuts
“Always mashed potatoes. And green bean casserole.”
“Green bean caesar” https://www.food.com/recipe/green-bean-caesar-31403
We wish you all a healthy, and happy Thanksgiving.
Information gathered & adapted from:
Evolution Nutrition Dietitians
Pumpkin Roll
Servings: 10
Ingredients
Roll:
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 lemon, juiced
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
Filling:
1-8oz package cream cheese
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
2 Tbsp butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
Preparation
1. For the roll: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a stand mixer, beat the eggs for 5 minutes, then slowly add sugar. Stir in the pumpkin and lemon juice until well mixed.
2. In a bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Fold dry ingredients into pumpkin mixture until blended. Do not over mix.
3. Line a rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper. Pour batter onto cookie sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
4. Lay out a clean kitchen towel or flour sack. Invert the pumpkin cake onto towel and remove parchment paper. Roll the cake in the towel and let cool completely.
5. Filling: Mix the cream cheese, confectioners sugar, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Unroll the cake and remove the towel. Spread the filling evenly and re-roll the cake. Chill for 45-60 minutes. Slice the roll and serve.
Serving Size: 1 slice
Nutrition Information per Serving: 267.3 calories, 11.9 grams total fat, 6.6 grams of saturated fat, 36.7 grams carbohydrate, 1.1 grams fiber, 4.5 grams protein, 148.1 milligrams sodium, 99.6 milligrams potassium, 25.8 grams sugar
Recipe adapted from:
https://cookeatshare.com/recipes/pumpkin-roll-830417
