Here are just a few of my favorite side dishes for a special holiday meal or year round!
Roasted Veggies
1. Preheat oven to 425 and take any veggie you like and cut to uniform size (my favorites are broccoli, asparagus and/or Brussels sprouts with this method but don’t mix and match too many).
2. Spread with EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) or Avocado oil, Salt & Pepper.
3. Roast for about 10 minutes or longer. I like them crispy & brown but that’s not for everyone! Also, veggies like potatoes or sweet potatoes will take longer so trust your nose and check often!
2. Spread with EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) or Avocado oil, Salt & Pepper.
3. Roast for about 10 minutes or longer. I like them crispy & brown but that’s not for everyone! Also, veggies like potatoes or sweet potatoes will take longer so trust your nose and check often!
Enjoy as a side or over pasta!
Honeyed Carrots and Oranges
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds very small carrots, scrubbed; or regular carrots (trimmed, peeled, and cut into thin sticks)
- 1 orange, cut into 8 pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons small dill sprigs
Directions:
Heat oven to 375° F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the carrots and orange with the oil, honey, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Roast, tossing once, until tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle with the dill. Tip: This recipe calls for very small, young carrots—not to be confused with peeled “baby carrots” sold in bags at supermarkets. If young carrots aren’t available, use cut-up regular carrots instead.
Heat oven to 375° F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the carrots and orange with the oil, honey, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Roast, tossing once, until tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle with the dill. Tip: This recipe calls for very small, young carrots—not to be confused with peeled “baby carrots” sold in bags at supermarkets. If young carrots aren’t available, use cut-up regular carrots instead.
This recipe is from: Real Simple
yum, love all of these! makes me want to hang out all day in the kitchen cooking :)!!