Tag Archives: healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

Featured Recipe: Better Than Mashed "Potatoes" from Ariane Hundt

11.14.2012

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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Featured Recipe: Butternut Squash Quinoa "Risotto" from Sarah Dussault of SarahFit.com

11.14.2012

Try this protein-packed butternut squash quinoa "risotto" with brussel sprouts for a satisfying and tasty side without the guilt!

Ingredients

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)
2 [...]

Featured Recipe: Pumpkin Pie from Lauren Boggi Goldenberg

11.14.2012

No need to skip dessert - try a lighter version of this favorite!

Ingredients

Yields:  12 servings (3 x 2 ½)

Crust

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

Filling

2 [...]

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

11.14.2012

With Thanksgiving approaching, we hope you're looking forward to a day of family, friends, gratitude and of course a delicious meal.  So that your workouts don't go to waste, we have called on these fitness and nutrition experts to share their favorite versions of classic dishes to make your meal a little lighter and guilt free.

Whether you follow a vegetarian, high-protein, clean or low-fat [...]

Featured Recipe: Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Turkey Bacon

11.14.2012

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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