Gratitude and Thanksgiving Side Dishes
It’s that time of year where we consciously make an effort to be thankful for all that we have. This is definitely something we can do on a daily basis too and I highly recommend it, as it brings you more peace. This year has been a trying one and many of us may find it difficult to find a few things to be grateful for. That’s why I wanted to share a few of mine with you, along with some of my favorite side dishes for Thanksgiving Dinner.
2020 Gratitude List
I am grateful for my health and the health of my friends and family.
I am grateful for the lessons of patience, impermanence, and worth that this year has brought me.
I am grateful to have clean water and lemons so I can stay hydrated throughout the day.
I am grateful for my furry little sidekicks, Gatsby and Daisy.
I am grateful to have all of you in my life to guide you on your health journey!
I hope you are able to find a few things you’re grateful for as well. Now on to those delicious side dishes!
Sweet Potato Casserole
INGREDIENTS
3 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
⅔ cup sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
⅓ cup milk (or almond milk)
TOPPING
⅓ cup butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
½ cup flour (or GF flour)
1 cup chopped pecans
Dairy-free Cauliflower Au Gratin
INGREDIENTS
1 large head of cauliflower, chopped into florets
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk (warmed)
3 T tapioca starch (any starch or flour will work)
½ cup nutritional yeast
1/2 cup crumbled Simply Chips or Bread Crumbs
Salt and pepper, to taste
Olive oil
Crockpot Stuffing
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 small yellow onion diced
2 ribs celery finely sliced
16 ounces cremini baby bella mushrooms, sliced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 cups uncooked brown and wild rice blend rinsed and drained
5 1/2 cups chicken bone broth or vegetable broth
2/3 cup reduced sugar dried cranberries
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup slivered almonds toasted
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