One Tray Thanksgiving Dinner

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Thanksgiving Dinner

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This is a full Thanksgiving meal (or anytime meal!) that requires minimal work and, importantly, minimal clean-up. It is also quite nutritious with orange and green vegetables, and a good source of protein. For a vegetarian Thanksgiving, sub diced, firm tofu for chicken and swap out the butter for canola, avocado or light olive oil. 

Serves:
2 servings
Total Time:
50 minutes
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes

Ingredients


Squash - 1 lb butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks Onion - 1 small or ½ large, diced Garlic - 1 clove, minced Oil - 1 Tablespoon avocado, canola, sesame or light olive oil Sage -1 Tablespoon, fresh, chopped Salt - ½ Tablespoon Pepper - 1 teaspoon Water - 1-2 Tablespoons Parmesan - 2 Tablespoons, grated (optional) Protein - 1 lb turkey or chicken, bone-in thighs Butter - 1 Tablespoon, softened Rosemary - 1 teaspoon, dried Sage - 1 Tablespoon, fresh, chopped Garlic - 1 clove, minced Green_beans - ½ lb (8 oz), cleaned and trimmed Salt - ¼ teaspoon Gravy - optional

Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 2
For the squash: place butternut squash, onion, garlic and sage on a baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle on salt and pepper. Toss to coat and push the butternut squash over to once side of the tray.
Step 3
For the turkey: make the herb butter by mixing the butter, rosemary, sage and garlic together in a bowl. Spread the herb butter all over the turkey. Place the turkey in the middle of the tray. Roast for 20 minutes.
Step 4
After 20 minutes, add the green beans to the other side. Drizzle a little oil over and toss to coat. Roast for 15-20 minutes or until the meat is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) and the squash and green beans are tender.
Step 5
Once cooked, take the tray out and sprinkle the entire tray with salt. Place the roasted turkey and green beans on a plate to rest.
Step 6
Put the butternut squash mixture into a large bowl. Add water and parmesan cheese. Mash with a potato masher or fork until combined.
Step 7
Serve with gravy, cranberry sauce, and other favorite family sides.

Notes

This is a great base for a Thanksgiving Dinner for 2. Add your favorite family sides to complete the holiday feel!

Nutrition Information

Serving Size:
2 servings serving
Calories:
620 Calories
Fat:
34.7g
Saturated Fat:
11g
Carbohydrates:
Net Carb: 33.9g
Dietary Fiber:
10.3g
Protein:
51.1g
Sodium:
747