Slim
and Trim Apple Pecan Stuffing:
This healthy holiday recipe is filled with fiber, protein
and is low in calories and saturated fat!
You’ll need:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions (finely chopped)
4 celery stalks (finely chopped)
4 green apples (peeled, cored and chopped)
5 cups cubed whole wheat bread (preferably several days
old)
1 cups chopped, toasted pecans
½ cup low sodium chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon thyme
Cook the onions and celery in a pan with the oil until
soft. Add the apples, sage and thyme and cook until
soft. Transfer the mixture into a large mixing bowl.
Add the bread, pecans and just enough chicken broth
to moisten the stuffing. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Bake the stuffing in the oven under covered foil for
30 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove foil and bake for
5 additional minutes, or until stuffing is golden brown
on the edges. Serves 10-12 happy guests!
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Pecans:
Low in fat, high in fiber and a fantastic side dish!
You’ll need:
3 large sweet potatoes
4 tablespoons toasted pecans
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Cinnamon
Peel the sweet potatoes, cut them in half and cook
in a covered pot with water – bringing them to
a boil for about 30 minutes.
When done, mash the sweet potatoes; add brown sugar
and cinnamon to taste. Cover with toasted pecans (serves
6).
Winter Vegetables Puree:
The perfect side dish packed with protein and fiber!
You’ll need:
2 pounds of winter vegetables (parsnips, potatoes and
celery root)
½ cup low fat milk
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper
Peel and cut the vegetables into cubes. Place in cold
water and bring to a boil, cooking for about 30 minutes
or until soft. Drain and mash well. Add milk, butter,
salt and pepper to taste (serves 4).
Pomegranate Salad:
A low-calorie winter wonderland is the perfect description
for this healthy holiday recipe!
You’ll need:
3 heads of butter lettuce
3 bunches of watercress
3 blood oranges (peeled and sectioned)
1/3 chopped walnuts
2/3 cup pomegranate seeds
Pomegranate dressing:
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ cup pomegranate juice
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Chop up your lettuce and watercress; add oranges, chopped
walnuts and pomegranate seeds. Add dressing to taste
and enjoy … serves up to 12 guests!
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