Need ideas for a side or second dish to go with....

[Anonymous]

I'm hosting a small dinner party and plan on making a butternut squash risotto. I will also have salad and bread but feel like I should have something else too...any recipes that are easy to make ahead of time(sine the risotto will need my attention) that will compliment the risotto? TIA!

[Anonymous]

A green vegetable would be nice - green beans or asparagus. They aren't do-ahead, but certainly don't take long to steam at the last minute. Or roast brussels sprouts and then you can just put them in the oven and take them out at the end.

[Anonymous]

I second the roasted brussel sprouts.

I'll bring wine if you can toss in another handful of rice!

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the good suggestions....I was thinking a green bean dish....with bacon, of course! YUM!

[Anonymous]

roasted brussel sprouts with apple, nice compliment to the squash

[Anonymous]

I like the do ahead nature of the brussel sprouts, but think that a fresher option like steamed asparagus or green beans might be a better compliment. Thoguh I personally think a big, veggie filled, salad would be plenty

enjoy!