6 Thanksgiving side dishes with a healthy twist
Thanksgiving is a time to gather and enjoy delicious food, and while turkey often takes center stage, the side dishes play an equally important role. Here are some healthier twists on traditional favorites that you can enjoy this holiday season:
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- Sauté together for 5-10 minutes and serve.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 76 Calories
- 5g Total Fat
- 1g Saturated Fat
- 7mg Sodium
- 0mg Cholesterol
- 8g Total Carbs
- 4g Fiber
- 2g Sugars
- 2g Protein
- 236mg Potassium
Sweet potato casserole and candied yams typically use cups of sugar plus marshmallows. Try this lightly sweetened sweet potato this year instead.
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- Top sweet potatoes with honey and cinnamon.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 180 Calories
- 0g Total Fat
- 0g Saturated Fat
- 11mg Sodium
- 0mg Cholesterol
- 44g Total Carbs
- 6g Fiber
- 6g Sugars
- 2g Protein
- 917mg Potassium
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- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- Sauté vegetables, mix with bread, add broth, and bake.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.
- Add oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Sauté vegetables for 10 minutes, or until tender. Remove pan from heat.
- Add parsley, sage, pepper and salt and stir.
- Add vegetable mixture to bowl with bread and toss to combine.
- In another bowl, add broth, butter and eggs and whisk. Drizzle over bread cubes and toss. Let sit for 10 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Add bread cubes to a baking dish coated with cooking spray.
- Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes, or until browned.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 210 Calories
- 9g Total Fat
- 3g Saturated Fat
- 508mg Sodium
- 46mg Cholesterol
- 22g Total Carbs
- 4g Fiber
- 3g Sugars
- 10g Protein
- 222mg Potassium
Many of us eat extra light the day of Thanksgiving so we can indulge in the big meal. But coming to the table hungry can lead to overeating, which can take away from the pleasure you enjoyed during the meal. Starting with a small salad can help keep you from feeling that way. You’ll be able to enjoy your meal without leaving the table feeling stuffed.
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- Toss all ingredients and serve.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 262 Calories
- 10g Total Fat
- 4g Saturated Fat
- 67mg Sodium
- 15mg Cholesterol
- 35g Total Carbs
- 7g Fiber
- 20g Sugars
- 11g Protein
- 691mg Potassium
Follow your salad with a healthy cup of butternut squash or lentil soup.
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- Heat butternut squash or lentil soup.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 153 Calories
- 4g Total Fat
- 0g Saturated Fat
- 436mg Sodium
- 0mg Cholesterol
- 30g Total Carbs
- 3g Fiber
- 6g Sugars
- 3g Protein
- 11mg Potassium
These mashed potatoes swap butter for olive oil and are dairy-free. Using less of the olive oil also helps keep the calorie and fat content down.
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- Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes, or until very tender; drain.
- Cool, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
- Return potatoes to the pan, adding olive oil, ¾ tsp salt, and pepper; mash to desired consistency.
- Keep warm.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 162 Calories
- 7g Total Fat
- 1g Saturated Fat
- 388mg Sodium
- 0mg Cholesterol
- 27g Total Carbs
- 3g Fiber
- 3g Sugars
- 4g Protein
- 394mg Potassium
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