Everyone enjoys eating delicious food during the holidays but maybe this season you are looking for holiday recipes that are healthier than the standard fare. Holiday recipes don't need to be packed full of sugar and calories to be memorable and appealing. Consider these healthy recipes for your holiday meal preparation this year.
Sweet Potato Gratin – One simple way to make holiday recipes healthier is by cutting out ingredients like marshmallows from sweet potato dishes. This sweet potato gratin does not have any sweet additives but instead gets a punch of flavor from the addition of dried herbs and Gruyere cheese. Using low-sodium chicken broth is another way this recipe cuts out some of the unhealthy additives some recipes may have.
Potato Parsnip Mash – Mashed potatoes are a traditional dish to serve for the holidays at the dinner table and it is common for families to have holiday recipes for it containing large quantities of butter. While this may taste appealing, it is not the healthiest food that can be served. Consider this as one of the more healthy recipes that can be served. The addition of parsnips adds an interesting flavor to the potatoes and there is no butter in this recipe at all. Instead, it calls to add a small amount of extra virgin olive oil and water for creaminess. If you've never had parsnips, don't be afraid! They are similar to carrots, but sweeter and a bit spicy.
Oven-Roasted Apricot Stuffed Turkey Breast – This is one of the tastiest and healthiest holiday recipes you may make this year! Instead of having a deep fried turkey or a whole turkey with the skin on, which adds a lot of fat to the dish, consider having your meal consist of healthy turkey breast. The turkey breast is stuffed with a mixture of breadcrumbs, chopped apricots, chopped pecans, and herbs. This is a tasty way to serve a main meal to your guests at any holiday meal. Not only does it taste excellent but it also looks like a professional meal and is simple enough for anyone to make in the comfort of his or her own kitchen.
Curried Carrot and Apple Soup – Perhaps soup is not part of your normal list of holiday recipes but this holiday season it may be a dish you'd like to try. This soup is creamy, rich, and smooth but made with all healthy ingredients. You will use carrots, apples, celery, onion, reduced-sodium chicken brother, and curry powder for the soup. It will get cooked on the stovetop until soft and then blended until smooth. Offer plain yogurt to drizzle on top as a garnish and fresh herbs for color and a surprise of flavor.
Broccoli and Cheese Casserole – Here is an example of great holiday recipes that can be made all year long. This recipe calls for milk and you can easily use skim or nonfat and not lose any of the richness of the dish thanks to low-sodium cream of mushroom soup. This also has broccoli and cheese in and is baked with a topping of bread crumbs and will be a crowd-pleaser!