Alongside roasted turkeys, you will find roasted leg of lamb, rack of lamb, and perhaps even a whole roasted lamb!
I have always found the best part of the Thanksgiving holiday to be the side dishes. The side dishes are the usually require the most effort and many times, carry the most tradition of the family. Who doesn't have an aunt or sister that is famous for making a certain side dish!
This Thanksgiving, why not add little bit of Eastern tradition to your family table? There are several Middle Eastern side dishes that compliment a Turkey, like:
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes
The sweet taste of the sweet potato combined with spices makes mashed sweet potatoes a hit! - Green Beans with Toasted Almonds
Imagine crisp green beans with a butter sauce, topped off with crunchy roasted almonds. - Couscous with Apricots
Fluffy couscous, green onions, and apricots make this side dish a sure crowd pleaser. Cooks in under 10 minutes, too! - Cranberry and Toasted Almond Couscous
Enjoy the traditional cranberry flavors of Thanksgiving with a Middle Eastern flair. - Couscous with Raisins and Carrots
The raisins and carrots in this side dish make the perfect accompaniment to a roasted turkey. - Stuffed Grape Leaves
Also called warak einab, or dolmas in Greece, stuffed grapes leaves work well as an appetizer or as side dish.
