Alternatives to Turkey for Thanksgiving
Explore delightful alternatives to turkey this Thanksgiving with these flavorful recipes, including roast chicken, stuffed acorn squash, and vegetarian lasagna, perfect for various palates.
Ingrédients
Main Dishes
- 1 whole Roast Chicken A whole chicken seasoned with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- 1 whole Ham Glazed with brown sugar and honey.
- 2 medium Acorn Squash Stuffed and roasted.
- 1 pound Beef Tenderloin Seasoned and roasted.
- 1 tray Vegetarian Lasagna Noodles Use gluten-free noodles if needed.
Salads and Sides
- 2 cups Quinoa Rinsed and cooked for the salad.
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Chopped for the salad.
- 1 cup Cucumber Chopped for the salad.
- 1 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled for the salad.
Herbs and Spices
- 4 tablespoons Olive Oil For various dishes.
- 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
- 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste.
- 2 tablespoons Garlic Minced for flavoring.
- 1 tablespoon Herbs (Rosemary, Thyme) Mixed herbs for roasting.
Stuffing Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa Cooked for stuffing acorn squash.
- 1 cup Cranberries For stuffing acorn squash.
- 1/2 cup Pecans Chopped for stuffing.
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup For added sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon Spices (Cinnamon, Nutmeg) For the squash stuffing.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients. Rinse the quinoa and chop vegetables for the salad or lasagna.
Cooking
- For roast chicken, preheat oven to 375°F. Rub chicken with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and add herbs. Roast until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- For ham, glaze with brown sugar and honey, then bake until heated through.
- Cut acorn squash in half, scoop out seeds, drizzle with olive oil, and bake until tender.
- Season beef tenderloin with garlic and steak seasoning. Sear, then roast until desired doneness.
- Cook lasagna noodles per package instructions, then layer with ricotta, marinara sauce, spinach, and mozzarella before baking.
Salad Preparation
- While other dishes are baking, prepare quinoa salad. Mix cooked quinoa with tomatoes, cucumber, feta, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Serving
- Plate the roast chicken or ham as the centerpiece, and serve stuffed acorn squash and lasagna alongside.
- Enjoy the meal with loved ones.
Notes
These dishes can be prepared ahead of time and stored properly. Use a thermometer to avoid overcooking meats.