All your traditional bases are covered: Sweet Potatoes, Cranberries, Rice, and DRESSING in this one easy, healthy dish!

We’ll offer this dish (vegan version) through our Calypso Catering kitchen throughout the holidays if you run out of time.

Here’s a meat eater’s version as well!

10 servings:

Ingredients List

• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ¼ cup Orange Juice concentrate
• 3 TB olive oil
• 2 TB fresh thyme
• 4 tsp fresh rosemary
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 ½ cups cubed sweet potatoes or prepared*
• 3 cups mushrooms (Baby Bella or White sliced thick)
• 1 large red onion, chopped
• ½ cup chopped celery
• 3 cups cooked Rice of your choice (I use Calypso’s Rice) or Salted Grain, (Farro, Barley, etc.)
• 2/3 cup Toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
• 1 bunch Parsley chopped and sprigs

*if you want a creamier texture consistent with traditional Thanksgiving dressing use 1 pint of Calypso Sweet Potatoes and add in with rice for a more traditional appearance

Vegetarian and Meat Eaters (these additions can be mixed in or served on the side and added at the buffet to customize the dish for your guests):

• ½ cup finely shredded Asiago cheese
• 4 ounces thick pancetta, cooked and chopped

Preparation Directions

Preheat to 425 degrees. Soak Cranberries in orange Juice concentrate and set aside. Mix seasonings in olive oil and toss with raw vegetables in a 3-quart casserole. Roast 15 minutes at 425, toss well, and roast an additional 10-15 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender. Combine cranberry mixture (and sweet potatoes if using Calypso’s) with cooked rice or grain of your choice and mix with roasted vegetables in casserole. If opting for Vegetarian or Meat version, add cheese sauce and/or pancetta. Heat at 350 about 20 minutes before serving. Top with pecans and chopped parsley as well as sprigs for garnish.