Looking for some healthier options for your holiday meal?
Here is a collection of recipes you can try out:
Roast Turkey
Ingredients:
12 lb Turkey, giblets removed, washed inside and out
2 sprigs of thyme
2 sprigs of oregano
2 sprigs of sage
3 sprigs of fresh parsley
3 T olive oil
2 T dry white wine
2 T paprika
3 each small oranges, peeled and cut into wedges
2 each onions, cut into wedges
1 C low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth
fresh pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. With your fingers, lift up skin of turkey breast and slip thyme, oregano, sage and parsely underneath skin. Combine oil, wine, paprika and pepper. Rub this mixture over the surface of the turkey. Place the oranges and onions inside the turkey.
Place turkey, breast side down in roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth into bottom of pan. Cover loosely with foil. Roast for 20-25 minutes per pound, basting periodically. Halfway through, place turkey breast side up. During the last 45 minutes of roasting, remove cover. Continue to roast until the leg moves easily and juices run clear. Let stand for 20 minutes to help let juices settle for easier carving.
Makes 8 servings.
Calories: 203/serving
Nutritional information per serving:
28g protein
9g carbohydrates
6g fat
80mg sodium
72mg cholesterol
2g fiber
Yukon Mash Potatoes
Ingredients:
3 large shallots
2 t olive oil
½ C low sodium, low fat chicken broth
2 t minced thyme
1/8 t ground pepper
1 dash salt
1 lb Yukon gold potatoes (or russet), unpeeled and cut into chunks
½ C evaporated skim milk (for no dairy substitute with low fat soy milk)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place shallots, oil, broth, thyme, pepper and salt in a small casserole dish. Cover and roast until shallots are very soft and brown, about 45 minutes. Remove the casserole from oven.
Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling water until they are soft, about 30-35 minutes. Drain the water from the pot and place potatoes back in pot over low heat to let them dry a bit. Heat the milk over medium-low heat.
Add it to the potatoes and whip. Add the roasted shallots and whip again until the potatoes are the desired consistency.
Makes 6 servings
Calories: 119/serving
Nutritional information per serving:
4g protein
23g carbohydrates
2g fat
103mg sodium
1mg cholesterol
2g fiber
Pesto Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients:
1 T balsamic vinegar
1/2 T olive oil
Dash of salt
Dash of ground pepper
1 C sliced new potatoes
1 C sliced zucchini
3/4 C mushroom halves
1 C broccoli flowerets
Non stick cooking spray
2 T pre-made garlic pesto
Directions:
Combine vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add vegetables and toss well. Arrange vegetables in a shallow roasting pan coated with non stick spray. Bake at 475 degrees for 10 minutes. Turn vegetables over with a large spoon or spatula and bake for another 10 minutes or until tender and browned. Once vegetables are cooked place in a bowl and add pesto and toss to coat evenly. Serve as a side dish.
Makes 2 servings. Serving size is 1 cup
Calories: 157/serving
Nutritional information per serving:
6 g protein
15g carbohydrates
8 g fat
98 mg sodium
0mg cholesterol
3g fiber
Cinch™ Holiday Eggnog Shake
Ingredients:
• 1 serving Cinch™ Vanilla Shake Mix
• ¾ cup nonfat milk
• ¼ cup light eggnog
• ¼ tsp. rum flavoured extract
• Dash of nutmeg (or to taste)
• Dash of cinnamon (or to taste)
• 4 – 6 ice cubes
Directions:
Blend Cinch™ Vanilla Shake Mix, with nonfat milk, light eggnog, rum extract, spices and ice cubes in a blender until frothy. Sprinkle with additional nutmeg. Serve.
Nutritional information per serving:
305 calories
24 g protein
44 g carbohydrate
5 g fat
6 g fiber
29 g cholesterol
And finally for desert, Apple-Cranberry Bake
Ingredients:
1 C dried cranberries
1/2 C chopped pecans
1/4 C brown sugar
1/2 C water
1t cinnamon
1.5 lbs apples, Fuji, fresh, chopped
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a large dish (microwave safe). Microwave at high for 10-12 minutes or until apples are soft. Stir occasionally.
Makes 15 servings. Serving size is 1/4 cup
Calories: 73/serving
Nutritional information per serving:
0.5g protein
14g carbohydrates
2 g fat
2mg sodium
0mg cholesterol
2g fiber
Enjoy these recipes and feel free to let us know how they turned out!
To your health,
Nadia
Your weight loss partner
1-877-405-4471
healthyweightdancingfeet@gmail.com
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