All the Fixings: 3 Nourishing Turkey Day Side Dishes



One of the best parts of Thanksgiving dinner is the sides (no offense, bird). From classic savory dishes to family favorites shared on well-worn handwritten recipe cards, this autumnal gathering is the perfect time to bring rich flavors and comforting plates to the table. But that doesn’t mean you can’t add a nutritious touch to your favorite side dishes. Here’s how to add more nourishment to your favorite sides with the right ingredients.

Planning Tip

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Savory Stuffing

Traditional stuffing is a holiday staple as delicious as it is easy to make. With a crispy exterior and a moist, fluffy interior, all you need for this classic side dish is:

● bread (preferably stale or oven-dried)
● organic beef tallow
● onion
● celery
● herbs
● pasture raised eggs
pastured chicken bone broth

After tearing your bread into chunks or cubes, sauté your veggies in beef tallow. Season your mixture and bake until golden brown. 

Comforting Green Bean Casserole

Crispy onions, fresh green beans, and savory mushroom sauce come together in this nostalgic side. Turn up the flavor notch with these tips and tricks:

● Bake thinly sliced onions with crushed pork rinds instead of traditional breadcrumbs for a crunchier, flavorful binder.
● Level up your sauce by sautéing mushrooms in organic beef tallow instead of industrialized seed oils to bring out its umami flavor.
● After blanching your green beans, thoroughly pat them dry to avoid a mushy or soggy casserole.

Nourishing Sweet Potato Mash

For a sweet twist on classic mashed potatoes, try mashed sweet potatoes. This vibrant, healthier spud alternative combines cozy, comforting fall flavors. You’ll need:

● sweet potatoes
● beef tallow
● half and half
● raw honey
● cinamon
● brown sugar

After boiling your sweet potatoes, add them to your liquid mixture, mash, and stir until thoroughly combined. Top with bee pollen for a light, nutty flavor and a dash of good-for-you nutrients.

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