Friday, December 20, 2013

Christmas: recipes for a jolly good (and healthy) meal

Christmas is less than a week away, which means that if you're celebrating, it's time to start thinking about meal preparations! Similar to Thanksgiving, Christmas spreads frequently feature some less-than-healthy dishes, but are of course necessary for keeping up with holiday tradition. You can still enjoy these foods and sidestep any feelings of guilt that may arise by balancing your plate with some more nutritious options. Check out the recipes below for some lighter additions to serve at your holiday celebration! (I was sure to include extra dessert recipes— they're the best part, after all!)

Glazed Ham with Blackberry Sauce

Creamy Garlic Mashed Cauliflower and Potatoes

Cinnamon Quinoa with Dates

Broccoli Boost Soup

Citrus Green Beans with Pine Nuts

Upside-Down Beet Salad

Spice-Brined Turkey with Cider Pan Gravy

Mashed Stokes Purple Sweet Potatoes

Slow-Roasted Beef Tenderloin

Christmas Kale Salad

Easy Oven Roasted Vegetables with Sage and Thyme

Vegan Eggnog

Almond Cacao Cookies with Salted Maca Caramel

Slow Cooker Coconut Rice Pudding

Sugar Plums

Grain-Free Sugar Cookies

Candyland Peppermint Bark

Roasted Rosemary Almonds

Holiday Gingerbread Protein Truffles

Mexican Chocolate Silken Tofu Pudding

Happy cooking to all! May your meal be merry, delicious, and nutritious!

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