A very SIMPLE vegan & gluten free Thanksgiving.

 So this Thanksgiving , I hosted my first dinner ! All under $100 (for three people) and with very minimal ingredients per dish.

No meat, no dairy, and no eggs in sight!

This was my situation:

1. Green Beans w/ Scallions
2. Baked Sweet Potatoes
3. Baked Acorn Squash
4. Roasted Beets w/ Roasted Sesame Seeds
5. Vegan Mashed Potatoes
6. Side Salad

Green Beans w/ Scallions

Literally, a little oil, grill the scallions for a few minutes and then grill the green beans (about 1 lb) for 3 minutes. You can cook them longer if you want them softer.

Baked Sweet Potatoes 

Cut 3 sweet potatoes into cubes
Cover your pan with avocado oil or other
Place potatoes onto pan
Drizzle a little more oil over the potatoes
Sprinkle salt or garlic powder (or whatever you prefer)
Bake at 450 degrees for 35 minutes

Baked Acorn Squash

1. Bake 2 Acorns in the oven at 450 degrees for 30 minutes
2. Remove and slice in half
3. Cover each acorn in oregano , cinnamon and nutmeg
4. Cook for another 45 minutes
5. Serve with Maple Syrup

Roasted Beets

1. Cut up 5 red beets into cubes
2. Boil for 20 minutes
3. Then, Bake for 30 minutes at 450
4. Roast sesame seeds over the stove top on medium for about 5 minutes (no oil necessary) - they start to pop like popcorn
5. Drizzle the sesame seeds over the roasted beets when they are done cooking

Vegan Mashed Potatoes 

1. Cut up 5 large potatoes
2. Boil for 30 minutes
3. Smash until smooth
4. Add salt and oregano
5. If you would like, add 5 roasted garlic cloves

Side Salad:

1. Chopped Tomatoes
2. Dandelion (about a handful)
3. Lemon as your dressing
4. Cucumbers chopped

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!