"RELIEF" Side Dishes

I'm traditional when it comes to certain things on Thanksgiving and mashed potatoes is one of them.  I don't want skin, herbs, or "crushed" potatoes -- just straight-up cream and butter.  Other sides can stand a little mixing up.  Thanksgiving is already a very hearty meal, not every side dish needs a stick of butter and potatoes.  Sometimes you need a "relief" side, ie. a lighter version of a classic Thanksgiving dish.  This side will please your guests and their palates leaving you more (emotional) room for pie and spiked cider.

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ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CREME FRAICHE, LEMON, DILL & CRUSHED PISTACHIOS (Gluten-free, Vegetarian) 

Serves 6

1.7lb. whole brussels, sliced thin

2-3 tablespoons olive oil

2 lemons, juice + zest

1/2 cup pistachios, crushed

3 tablespoons creme fraiche

1 oz. dill, minced

Sea Salt to taste

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.  Rinse, dry and slice brussels very thin (a mandolin would work great).  Add them to a large mixing bowl with olive oil, juice and zest of 1 lemon and sea salt to taste.  

2.  Empty everything onto to a foil-lined baking sheet.  Add half the dill and mix in gently with your hands.  Bake for 30-45 minutes or until brussels are crispy!

3.  Pour your brussels back into a large mixing bowl.  Stir in the creme fraiche, rest of fresh dill and the juice & zest of the other lemon.  Sea salt to taste and serve immediately!  

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