Let’s be serious, for us “Angelenos” (by birth or by choice), Thanksgiving is a stressful time. Not just because of family and the cooking, but the horrible traffic and the all the refined carbs! Mashed potatoes with gravy AND pumpkin pie? It’s any “Angeleno’s” nightmare....but you also can’t pass on them either! Our solution is to make it your responsibility to bring a delicious wholesome vegetable dish that you can fill your plate with... that isn’t topped with Funions or marshmallows.
One of our greatest hits in our popular cooking classes has been Roasted Seasonal Vegetables with Garlic Toum. The garlic toum is much like the creamy garlic dip they have at Zankou Chicken, which is just to die for! (Whenever I’m craving some rotisserie chicken, I always go there-- they definitely know what they’re doin’...) This is a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal-- it’s a nice contrast to the heaviness of the other dishes but still has that bold, savory, festive flavor you and your guests crave at a holiday meal. The other great thing about this dish? You can make it with almost any seasonal vegetables you have on hand. To make yourself look even better when you show up with this dish, use brightly colored vegetable options-- like orange cauliflower or purple potatoes!
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Chop vegetables uniformly and toss with olive oil and salt. Arrange on a roasting sheet and roast for about 20 minutes or until tender and browned.
Toum Ingredients:
5 cloves of garlic
1 egg white
1 cup of neutral oil (sunflower is fine)
Juice of 1 lemon
pinch of salt
Method:
1. Put the garlic cloves along with salt and lemon juice in the blender
2. Blend on medium and scrape the sides down when the garlic goes flying everywhere
3. Add the egg white and blend on medium
4. Add half the oil in bit by bit. A thin stream is not necessary, but don’t go crazy. A reasonable, fine, steady pour is good
Your family and friends will love this dish! It’s easy to make, easy on the wallet, and easy on the waistline. Have a happy, healthy, and safe Thanksgiving! Want more tips and recipes for Thanksgiving? Check this out!
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