Healthy
Holiday Meals
Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners call for a
plentiful spread with a generous array of turkey, side dishes, and
desserts. You love the bounty but not the time it takes or the off-the-chart calories some holiday dishes can contain.
These recipes are quick to prepare and loaded with
hearty flavor. You'll find real butter, fresh vegetables, and whole
grains that make them all taste delicious. They will be healthier
without anyone noticing.
Portobello Mushroom Gravy
Sauteed baby portobello mushrooms (an
ultra-low-calorie ingredient you won't find in canned gravies) kick up
this sauce's flavor without all the fat.
See the recipe!
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
At only 74 calories per serving, this creamy soup
makes the perfect appetizer that whets your palette while leaving you
plenty of room for turkey and sides.
See the recipe!
Harvest Salad
Full of fall
flavors like pears, pomegranate seeds, and walnuts and topped with a
cranberry-beet dressing, this mix is the perfect addition to your
holiday meal.
See
the recipe!
Whole Grain Stuffing with Sausage
Whole wheat bread and smoked turkey sausage add a
healthy flavor in this moist-on-the-inside, crisp-on-top dressing.
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the recipe!
Roasted Cauliflower Parmesan
With only two ingredients and 10 minutes of prep,
you'll love adding this new veggie side dish to your menu.
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the recipe!
 Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
Try a new twist on scalloped potatoes — use red
potatoes instead of white. Slice thin strips and coat with a creamy
mixture of Gruyere, Parmesan, and fat-free milk for a rich and creamy
flavor that won't ruin your diet.
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Five-Minute Cranberry Sauce
Mellow mango sets off tart cranberries in this
fresh, fast relish. All you need are dried cranberries, mango, and OJ.
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 Confetti Cornbread Stuffing
Crumbled cornbread speckled with colorful
"confetti" (minced celery, carrots, and peppers) adds a sunny splash of
color to your Holiday spread. Quick tip: Swap chicken broth for
vegetable broth to please vegetarian guests.
See the recipe!
Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes with Vanilla
Take a healthy twist on traditional sweet potato
pie. Ditching sugar, marshmallows, and nuts keeps this dish low in
calories and fat. For those looking for a smart splurge, add a
tablespoon of butter to makes these potatoes taste luscious.
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Fast and Fancy Green Beans
Trade green bean casserole for this clever dish
that purees some of the green beans into a matching pesto sauce for
double the flavor.
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Brussel Sprouts with Orange Maple Butter
Smothered in tangy citrus and sweet maple syrup,
this lovely side dish may even win over guests who claim to hate
Brussel sprouts.
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Creamy Caramelized Onions and Carrots
Cooked carrots aren't the sexiest side, but creamy
caramelized onions may transform these carrots into your new favorite
dish. Light and delicious!
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Apple-Cranberry Crisp
Put any fresh-picked or farmer's market apples to
use in this delicious crisp. Curious to change up the recipe? Swap dried
cranberries for any other dried fruit like prunes, apricots, or
cherries. See what great flavor combo you discover.
See the recipe!
Pumpkin Pecan Pie
Combine the best of all worlds with this Pumpkin Pecan
Pie. It even has a gingersnap crust, which saves 5 g of saturated fat
per slice over a made-from-scratch pastry dough crust.
See the recipe!
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