Description
A collection of delicious and savory side dishes perfect for Thanksgiving that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
- Green beans – 1 pound
- Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
- Butter – 2 tablespoons
- Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary) – 1 tablespoon each, chopped
- Sweet potatoes – 2 large, cubed
- Brown sugar – 2 tablespoons
- Cinnamon – 1 teaspoon
- Marshmallows – 1 cup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add green beans, salt, and pepper, and cook until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in fresh herbs and cook for an additional minute.
- If using, sprinkle marshmallows over the sweet potatoes and return to the oven for 5 minutes until golden.
- Serve the green beans alongside the roasted sweet potatoes.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the green beans, such as almonds or bacon for extra flavor.
- For a vegan option, substitute butter with vegan butter.
- Make sure to adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg