With holiday gatherings being a bit different this year, you may find yourself getting tasked with plates you're not usually in charge of. While you may be cooking for less this time around, you'll want the wow factor to remain the same. If you're searching for an exciting way to spice up a veggie-filled side at this year's potluck, then you're in luck. Keep scrolling to discover simple and delicious ways you can spruce up holiday veggie sides this season.
Turn Vegetables into a Casserole
Have a bunch of green beans in hand? We have a dish for you! Green beans are an easy-to-cook, healthy veggie that can be added to various dishes to supplement their flavor. However, here at Bob's Red Mill, we believe green beans deserve to be the star—which is why we created this Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole Recipe.
The perfect way to power through the holiday season, green bean casserole is a classic for a reason. Made with a homemade creamy sauce, tender green beans are topped with crisp onion rings to create comfort food heaven. If you thought this recipe was already too good to be true, it gets better. Our gluten free and dairy free version of traditional green bean casserole uses Chickpea Flour to create creamy goodness that everyone can enjoy. Purchase premade onion rings or make your own with this Gluten Free Onion Ring Recipe.
That's a Wrap
Wrap up the holiday season in the best way possible, with an actual wrap! Wraps are a great way to put a spin on your favorite dishes and ditch some of the calories in the process. Not only are most wraps great for you, but they're also fun to eat. Making a wrap is similar to making a taco, just swap out the tortilla for lettuce! Refreshing, crunchy and full of flavor, bringing wraps to your next gathering is sure to leave a lasting impression.
To create a wrap that everyone will enjoy, use this Grapefruit Avocado and Crab Couscous Salad Wrap Recipe. A recipe so delicious, these wraps will be devoured as soon as the plate hits the table. Made with an assortment of whole foods and vegetables, it's a light, flavorful dish that will surely leave room for dinner!
Make It Bloom
We know that you can bloom beautiful plants from vegetable seeds, but what about making the vegetables bloom themselves? If you're looking to create a tasty and exciting appetizer, make your vegetables bloom and bake a blooming onion! An easy-to-make appetizer, when made with natural ingredients, it can be enjoyed guilt free.
While this Gluten Free Blooming Onion Recipe may taste a bit different than your favorite steak house's version, we're confident you'll love it just as much. The onion in this dish bakes into a soft, creamy, sweet morsel that is quickly tucked into a crisp, savory crust. Add this appetizer to your family's holiday dinner table and watch them jump for seconds.
Bake Your Veggies
There are so many different ways you can cook vegetables-grilled veggies, sauteed veggies, steamed veggies-you name it! Vegetables are one of the easiest foods to cook, some of which don't require any cooking at all. If you've been tasked with the veggie-filled side this holiday and have run out of ideas, we suggest baking your veggies.
Baking vegetables into a quiche is a great way to create a beautiful-looking side dish in just minutes. That being said, this Potato and Kale Vegan Quiche takes simplicity one step further by omitting eggs altogether. If you're wondering how to make a quiche without eggs, it's easy—use garbanzo beans instead! This quiche recipe relies on garbanzo bean flour and nutritional yeast to create a fantastic gluten free egg substitute that your dinner guests will love!
Remember, making a great tasting holiday side doesn't have to be hard. With just a little preparation, it's easy to bake a delicious and nutritious side dish that will impress everyone at the table. While we know this holiday season might feel a tad different than past celebrations, we encourage you to continue to spread holiday cheer, and one of the best ways to do that is with food! If you're setting the table for one or two, don't let that stop you from making a holiday feast. Making veggie-based sides like casseroles and quiches and dropping them off to those you love is a great way to show others you care.
Have a favorite holiday veggie side you'd like to share with us? We'd love to hear about it. Let us know how you turn vegetables into delicious appetizers in the comments below. From everyone at Bob's Red Mill, happy holidays!
