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From Recipes To Decor, Here's How To Make Your Holiday More Sustainable

Author:

Devon Barrow

November 19, 2021

Branded Content Editor

By Devon Barrow

November 19, 2021

It's that time of year again. With festive colors, holiday recipes, and friends and family in town, the joyful traditions of the season remind us what we're most grateful for. But this year, we're thinking bigger. Not only are we appreciating our loved ones and the delicious spread of food on the table, but we're also celebrating the planet that provides a home to it all!

Inspired to create a more sustainable holiday, we reached out to wellness coach and sustainability advocate Minna Lee to gather her top tips for a Friendlier Friendsgiving.

In partnership with Daiya, we followed Minna's hosting journey, all the way from the farmers market to a table set with eco-friendly decorations. And our No. 1 sustainability takeaway? Swap out one dish of each course for a plant-based alternative. Recipes using Daiya dairy-free cheeses are just as delicious and allergen-friendly... Easier on the planet, and the host! To get a taste of Minna's Friendlier Friendsgiving, check out the video, and the recipes below!

Friendlier Friendsgiving Recipes

Appetizer or side: Baked Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients

6 tomatoes
1 cup parsley
¾ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
1 cup Daiya Mozzarella Cutting Board Shreds
¼ tsp. black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. olive oil

Method

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cut the tomatoes in half, horizontally. Seed by gently squeezing the tomato halves. Use a small spoon to gently hollow out the inside of the tomatoes, being careful not to puncture the outer shell. Reserve the pulp.
Chop the reserved tomato pulp and put in a medium bowl. Add the parsley, breadcrumbs, cheeze, garlic, and pepper, and mix gently to combine.
Place the tomato halves in an oiled casserole dish, and fill with the breadcrumb mixture. Top with Daiya Mozzarella Cutting Board Shreds, using as much or as little as you like. Bake until the tops are browned, about 20 minutes.
Allow to cool slightly, and enjoy!

Main dish: Smoky Fall Squash Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

1 box Cheddar Style Cheezy Mac
½ butternut squash, (cubed)
1 bunch kale
breadcrumbs (for topping)

Method

Prepare a box of Cheddar Style Deluxe Cheezy Mac exactly as it says on the package.
Then, roast some butternut squash cubes and sauté some kale. Mix it into the mac with a sprinkling of gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Enjoy!