Holiday Meals
Healthy for the Holidays Holiday Favorites Lighten Up by Jennifer Yoon RDN, LDN, IBCLC Holiday meals are central to our traditions and gatherings. Unfortunately these meals are traditionally heavy on simple starches and high in fat. These lightened up options for traditional holiday fare will quickly become your new staple dishes.
Broccoli and Cauliflower Au Gratin Enjoy the flavor of au gratin potatoes while cutting back on the carbs and calories with this recipe that uses broccoli and cauliflower in place of potatoes. Depending on your family’s preferences, you may choose to use either broccoli or cauliflower rather than both. www.countryliving.com/fooddrinks/a29134443/broccoliand-cauliflower-gratin
Oven Roasted Vegetables Oven Roasted Vegetables are a great substitute for starchy sides. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of vegetables and retains some firmness. Whether you choose a single vegetable to roast, or use a combination, the dish is a healthy side, satisfying and low in fat, and easy to prepare ahead and reheat. https://diethood.com/easy-oven-roasted-vegetables www.wellplated.com/oven-roasted-brussels-sprouts
Lightened Sweet Potato Casserole
Lightened Up Apple Crisp This delicious apple crisp combines classic apple and cinnamon with whole grain oats for all the flavor of an apple pie, but with less than half the calories, fat, carbohydrates, and sugar. Lightened-Up Apple Crisp Recipe | SparkRecipes (sparkpeople.com)
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This recipe reduces the use of butter and sugar, but is big on flavor pairing the natural sweetness of the sweet potato with a little maple syrup and almond milk. The topping incorporates whole grains and healthy fats which are sure to satisfy. The recipe includes vegan and gluten free modifications. www.ambitiouskitchen.com/ lightened-sweet-potatocasserole-pecan-oat-streusel
