Try this protein-packed butternut squash quinoa "risotto" with brussel sprouts for a satisfying and tasty side without the guilt!
Prep Time: 1 hr; Serves: 8
3 Chicken Breasts (can also use chicken apple sausages for extra protein or skip the chicken for a vegetarian option)
3 cups of Low Sodium Chicken Broth (can use vegetable broth if vegetarian)
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No need to skip dessert - try a lighter version of this favorite!
Yields: 12 servings (3 x 2 ½)
1 ½ c raw walnuts
¾ cup raw almonds
¾ tsp vanilla
Pinch sea salt
9 dates (pitted & soaked in water to soften)
2 T water
2 [...]
This "Better Than Mashed 'Potatoes'" recipe is from popular TV chef Rocco DiSpirito's "Now Eat This!" cookbook and recommended by Ariane Hundt from Brooklyn Bridge Bootcamp for a "clean", lighter version of this favorite dish.
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1 head of roughly chopped cauliflower
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup 0% plain Greek yogurt
Directions
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These brussel sprouts get a healthy makeover by substituting turkey bacon for traditional pork bacon (fewer calories and zero saturated fat!) and cutting down on the oil. A great way to indulge without the added calories and fat!
Ingredients
2 slices turkey bacon, diced
1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
1 Tbsp. olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
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This is a great pre-Thanksgiving beverage, a yummy palette cleanser in between courses, or a post-meal pick me up...and it's so easy!
2 cucumbers
3-4 stalks of celery
1 pear
handful of basil
large chunk of ginger (peeled)
1-2 lemons
Combine all ingredients in a juicer, pour and [...]
