Hosting or heading to a holiday gathering and need something easy and delicious?
We’ve got you covered!
Here are a few last-minute Holiday recipe ideas you can make with simple, organic pantry staples:
1. Festive Holiday Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
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1 cup organic quinoa
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2 cups water
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½ cup dried cranberries
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½ cup chopped walnuts
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional: parsley or green onion
Simple Instructions
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Rinse quinoa and cook with water (bring to boil, simmer 12–15 min).
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Let cool slightly.
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Toss quinoa with cranberries, walnuts, olive oil, lemon juice, salt & pepper.
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Top with herbs if using. Serve warm or cold.
⏱ Ready in ~20 minutes
2. Almond & Walnut Cookies (Simple Version)
Ingredients
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1½ cups ground almonds or walnuts (or mix)
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¼ cup maple syrup or honey
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1 egg
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Simple Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
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Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto lined baking sheet.
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Flatten slightly.
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Bake 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
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Cool before serving.
⏱ One bowl, no mixer needed
3. Roasted Holiday Nuts
Ingredients
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3 cups raw organic almonds, walnuts, pecans, or cashews
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1½ tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp sea salt
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Optional: rosemary, cinnamon, paprika, or garlic powder
Simple Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F.
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Toss nuts with olive oil, salt, and seasoning.
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Spread on baking sheet in one layer.
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Roast 12–18 minutes, stirring once.
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Cool completely (they crisp as they cool).
⏱ Perfect appetizer or gift jar filler
4. Hearty Holiday Bean Dish
Ingredients
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2 cups cooked organic kidney or garbanzo beans (or 1 can, drained)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 cloves garlic (minced)
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½ tsp dried herbs (thyme, rosemary, or Italian blend)
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional: splash of lemon juice
Simple Instructions
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Heat olive oil in pan over medium heat.
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Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
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Add beans and herbs.
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Warm through (5–7 minutes).
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Season with salt, pepper, and lemon if desired.
⏱ Cozy, protein-rich side in under 10 minutes
Wishing You a Simple, Nourishing Holiday
The holidays don’t have to be complicated to be meaningful. A few thoughtfully sourced ingredients and simple recipes are often all it takes to bring people together.
From all of us at SunOrganic Farm, we wish you a peaceful, nourishing holiday season filled with good food and good company. 🌱
