My Unstuffed Thanksgiving

in stuffing •  7 years ago  (edited)

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As a kid, I was never fond of dry, white turkey, but I salivated like a dog for the stuffing and cranberry sauce!

This year, I was able to stay clear of gluten and sugar, but still enjoy delicious stuffing and cranberry sauce. Plus, it fed both veg-heads and meat-heads!

I’m still eating leftovers - yum!! And no bloating or gas, no feeling stuffed or craving carbs. That’s a major bonus that I am thankful for!

The secret? There are several:

  1. Super fresh, flavorful herbs 🌿 - lots of them.
  2. Ghee. Oh ghee. This form of butter cooks at a high temperature without damaging the high quality of fat. Tastes smooth and wonderful.
  3. Color. Sweet potatoes and yams come in purple, orange, white, and gold. It’s a feast for your eyes as well as your tastebuds.
  4. Creative cooking. Steam the colorful cubes first, then coat with with melted ghee, herbs, and coconut flour. Then bake at 425° till golden brown. Crispy on the outside and soft in the inside!
  5. Savor. So satisfying that you’ll feel full of goodness.

Some people serve this “unstuffing” with gravy, but I like to mix mine with a bit of fresh cranberry relish to bring back those childhood memories.

What could be easier? No cooking required:
Blend a bag of cranberries with some fresh ginger, citrus of your choice (lime for me), and if it’s not sweet enough, well, I added a tiny amount of xylitol.

Next year... I may add pomegranates to my holiday table.

Photo @mhrose

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You are a doctor yourself @mhrose