Next up in the “delicious holiday fare need not bust a gut” category are Thyme-Roasted Sweet Potatoes. If you go with potatoes for a side dish, choose sweet potatoes. Rich in Vitamin A, complex carbohydrates, and fiber, they add fabulous color to any plate. There’s no need to mash, whip, and heavy cream them into submission. This simple dish lets their natural beauty and flavor shine.
I also made Lentil Stew with Winter Vegetables this week. Oh boy. I immediately added it to my list of winter staples. It’s hearty, savory, and very satisfying. The recipe calls for adding goat cheese at the end, which makes for a rich, creamy sauce. I had goat cheese already (for my new favorite salad), so I used it. Delicious!
I imagine if you don’t like goat cheese, you could substitute plain fat-free yogurt for a similar (although, admittedly, not the same) tangy, creamy effect. If you want to make this dish super easy, purchase two of the “Harvest Medley” bags of pre-cut turnips, yam and butternut squash from Trader Joe’s and use them in place of the turnips, beets, and butternut squash called for in the recipe. Otherwise, follow the recipe as written. Enjoy!
