Perfect in time for your Thanksgiving menu planning..here is a fabulous side dish that will wow your holiday guests…a delicious spin on the classic roasted taters…

You’ll love my Orange Cranberry Relish, which pairs perfectly with these warm, rustic potatoes. I love the combination of smoked paprika, grapeseed oil and flax seed, which add a fabulous kick and flavor to your dish.

Rustic Roasted Potatoes with Orange Cranberry Relish

Rustic Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 ½ lbs. red potatoes
• 3 Tbsp. grape seed oil
• 2 Tbsp. wheat germ
• 2 Tbsp. ground flax seeds
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Arrange potatoes in a roasting pan; toss with grape seed oil.  Sprinkle with wheat germ, flax seeds, chili powder, smoked paprika, sea salt and pepper.
3. Roast for 35 minutes, flip potatoes and roast another 15 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Serve with orange cranberry relish (below).

Orange Cranberry Relish

• ¼ cup fresh parsley
• 1 orange, peeled, sliced, seeds removed
• 1 lemon, peeled, sliced, seeds removed
• 2 dates, pitted and chopped
• 2 cups fresh cranberries

Directions

1. Blend orange, lemon and dates in a food processor
2. Add cranberries and process for approximately 60 seconds or until mixture forms a chunky, ‘chutney’ consistency.
3. Serve atop roasted potatoes.

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