These holiday recipes offer a variety of flavors and textures while keeping health in mind. They're perfect for festive gatherings, and your guests will appreciate your commitment to their well-being. Enjoy these delicious and nutritious dishes during the holiday season!
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries and Pecans
Ingredients:
1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
1/2 cup fresh cranberries
1/4 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Toss Brussels sprouts and cranberries in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.
2. Roast in the oven at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.
3. Sprinkle with chopped pecans before serving.
- Baked Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce
Ingredients:
4 salmon fillets
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Juice of one lemon
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Season salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
3. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
4. Mix chopped dill and olive oil, then drizzle the sauce over the salmon before serving.
- Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients:
2 acorn squashes, halved and seeds removed
1 cup quinoa, cooked
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Roast acorn squashes for 25-30 minutes.
3. In a bowl, mix cooked quinoa, cranberries, pecans, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
4. Fill each acorn squash half with the quinoa mixture and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Healthy Eggnog Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 ripe banana
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions:
1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Adjust sweetness and spices to taste.
- Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast
Ingredients:
4 lbs turkey breast
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
2 teaspoons dried sage
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Rub the turkey breast with olive oil and season with herbs, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup
Ingredients:
2 cups butternut squash, cubed
2 cups sweet potatoes, cubed
1 onion, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Sauté onions in a large pot until translucent.
2. Add butternut squash, sweet potatoes, broth, and spices.
3. Simmer until vegetables are tender.
4. Blend the mixture until smooth.
- Fruit Salad with Mint-Lime Dressing
Ingredients:
Assorted fresh fruit (strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, grapes)
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
1 tablespoon honey
Instructions:
1. Mix lime juice, mint, and honey to make the dressing.
2. Toss the dressing with the fruit.