The most impressive vegetable dishes to share for the holidays
Turkey may be the centre of attention on the holiday table, but the vegetables that it’s served with should not be overlooked. This year, offer vegetable dishes that are beautiful, delicious and served family-style so that everyone can help themselves. Who knows, maybe they’ll even become new holiday staples!
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Spelt is a hardy cereal with a nutty taste that is cooked just like barley. In this recipe, it is covered with cauliflower, béchamel sauce and Gruyère cheese. To get a crispy crust, sprinkle a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese over everything. Delicious!
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To change up traditional mashed potatoes, cook this root vegetable in a saucepan with garlic and mushrooms. With the addition of cream and Parmesan cheese, the potatoes become rich and melt-in-your-mouth.
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This “holiday green” pie will make its mark on the festive table, and without much effort from you! Use a store-bought pie crust and place a mixture of very thin slices of zucchini, almonds, garlic and herbs in the centre. Simply fold the edges of the dough over the filling to give the dough a rustic look.
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Keep it simple here with a side of pre-cut carrots that you don’t even have to peel. First cook bacon in a frying pan and then sauté the carrots with red onion. With a little maple syrup, rosemary and crumbled bacon, carrots have never been so delicious.
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Swiss chard is an often forgotten vegetable, but it’s so healthy and enjoyable. Here, it’s sautéed with garlic and onions, sun-dried tomatoes and plum tomatoes. To add consistency, add white beans. A green, red and white dish, nothing says “Christmas” more than that.
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Highlight seasonal vegetables by roasting carrots, sweet potatoes, beets and squash on a sheet pan. Coat them in apple cider vinegar, olive oil and honey to give them a sweet and tart taste that enhances their natural flavours.