5 healthy Thanksgiving side dishes
Whether you are hosting the Thanksgiving meal this year or just asked to bring a side dish, you know you want to make something that is crowd-pleasing, but at the same time on the healthier side. This year try some of these healthier variations of your holiday favorites.
Whether you are hosting the Thanksgiving meal this year or just asked to bring a side dish, you know you want to make something that is crowd-pleasing, but at the same time on the healthier side. This year try some of these healthier variations of your holiday favorites.
Oven-roasted squash with garlic & parsley
This recipe accentuates the sweeter side of winter squash. Toss the roasted squash with garlic and parsley.
Per serving: 104 calories, 3g fat, 21g carbohydrates, 2g protein, 6g fiber, 357mg sodium, 555mg potassium
Garlicky green beans
This recipe accentuates the sweeter side of winter squash. Toss the roasted squash with garlic and parsley.
Per serving: 92 calories, 6g fat, 10g carbohydrates, 2g protein, 4g fiber, 148mg sodium, 186mg potassium
Roasted pear butternut soup with crumbled Stilton
Warm up for the main course this Thanksgiving with this roasted pear-butternut soup with crumbled Stilton Cheese.
Per serving: 235 calories, 10g fat, 34g carbohydrates, 6g protein, 6g fiber, 721mg sodium, 700mg potassium
Creamed onions
Instead of a heavy white sauce, this dish of Creamed Onions includes low-fat milk to lighten up the sauce. Pearl onions work best.
Per serving: 119 calories, 5g fat, 15g carbohydrates, 4g protein, 2g fiber, 249mg sodium, 159mg potassium
Layered Mashed Potato & Mushroom Casserole
Swap butter for added chard to these layers of mashed potatoes and mushroom duxelle. Works well as a vegetarian main dish.
Per serving: 196 calories, 5g fat, 32g carbohydrates, 8g protein, 3g fiber, 438mg sodium, 773mg potassium
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