Nutrition and Healthy Recipes: Thanksgiving

Newton Community Farm

November 23, 2020

Nutrition and Healthy Recipes:

Thanksgiving

Roasted White Potatoes with Miso-Tahini Sauce

Ingredients

· Small white potatoes (about 10 oz. total)

· 2 Tbsp. high heat oil, such as avocado oil

· ½ tsp. kosher salt

· 2 Tbsp. tahini

· 2 Tbsp. white miso

· 2 tsp. distilled white vinegar

· 1 scallion

· 1 tsp. raw sesame seeds

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Rinse potatoes, rubbing to remove dirt from skins.

2. Cut potatoes into quarters lengthwise, then cut each wedge in half crosswise into 2"-long pieces.

3. Toss potatoes, 2 Tbsp. oil, and ½ tsp. salt on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, tossing every 5 minutes, until a knife easily pierces flesh but exterior is still crispy, 15–20 minutes total (really important since you are cooking them at such a high temperature!).

4. Meanwhile, mix 2 Tbsp. tahini, 2 Tbsp. miso, 2 tsp. vinegar, and 1 Tbsp. water with a fork in a small bowl until smooth.

5. Trim root end off 1 scallion, then thinly slice from bulb to dark green tip.

6. Heat a small dry skillet over medium. Toast 1 tsp. sesame seeds, tossing constantly, until fragrant and golden, about 30 seconds.

7. Spread tahini sauce on a platter. Arrange potatoes over. Top with sesame seeds and scallions.

Cinnamon Butter Baked Carrots

Ingredients

· 15 carrots, peeled and stems removed

· 1/3 cup butter, softened

· 1/2 cup sugar

· 1 teaspoon kosher salt

· 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

· 1/3 cup boiling water

· 1 tablespoon orange juice

· Fresh parsley, chopped, optional

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Clean carrots and arrange in a 9" x 13" baking dish.

3. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. While the mixer is running, slowly add the boiling water and orange juice.

4. Pour mixture over the carrots and cover the dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 90 minutes.

5. Remove the foil and transfer carrots to a serving platter. Drizzle carrots with the melted cinnamon butter from the baking dish. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Note: This recipe can be prepped in advance and refrigerated until ready to bake. The amount of cinnamon can be increased to 1 teaspoon if you like extra cinnamon on your carrots.

Ginger-Chile Roasted Winter Squash

Ingredients

· 1 (1 1/2-lb.) winter squash, halved lengthwise and seeded

· 3 tablespoons plus 1 tsp. olive oil, divided

· 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger

· 1 tablespoon minced red Fresno chile

· 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

· 1 tablespoon honey

· 1/2 cup cranberries

· 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Place baking sheet in oven (leave pan in oven as it preheats).

2. Cut squash halves into 1-inch-thick slices. Combine 3 tablespoons oil, ginger, chile, and salt; rub over slices. Arrange in a single layer on preheated pan. Bake at 425°F for 25 minutes; turn over after 15 minutes.

3. Combine remaining 1 teaspoon oil and honey; drizzle over squash.

4. Top with cranberries and cilantro.

Pumpkin Apple Pie

Ingredients

Apple layer

· 1/3 cup packed brown sugar

· 1 tablespoon cornstarch

· 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

· 1/4 teaspoon salt

· 1/3 cup water

· 2 tablespoons butter

· 3 cups sliced peeled tart apples

Pastry for a single-crust pie (9 inches)

Pumpkin Layer

· 3/4 cup canned pumpkin or homemade pumpkin puree

· 3/4 cup evaporated milk

· 1/3 cup sugar

· 1 egg

· 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

· 1/4 teaspoon salt

Whipped cream, optional

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Add the butter; bring to a boil. Add apples. Cook and stir for 4 minutes.

2. Place pastry in a 9-inch pie plate. Add apple mixture. In a bowl, whisk the pumpkin, milk, sugar, egg, cinnamon and salt until smooth; pour over apple layer. Flute the edges or decorate with pastry leaves.

3. Bake at 375° for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. If necessary, cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking to prevent over-browning. Cool completely. Garnish with whipped cream if desired. Store in refrigerator.

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