Are you ready for some new, healthy recipes to liven up your Thanksgiving Day table? I've created five new recipes that celebrate the season of giving thanks. No doubt about it, pumpkin takes center stage this year, along with squash of all kinds. Whole Wheat Couscous with Spinach and Squash  228 calories, 2 g fat Each one cup portion has a serving each of whole grains and vegetables. Pumpkin Dip  32 calories, 2 g fat Serve this instead of your typical chips and dip. Pumpkin Soup with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds  88 calories, 4 g fat Sipping on soup at the start of a meal reminds you to slow down and savor each bite. 'Seedy' Pumpkin Pie  168 calories, 7 g fat The crust has a secret ingredient. Any guesses? Petite Pecan Tart  103 calories, 5 g fat A Southern favorite gets a boost of nutrition and fiber. Pair those with these old favorites: Vegetable and Fruit Stuffing  78 calories, 1 g fat Sweet and savory, this stuffing won't leave you feeling stuffed. Sweet Potato Tarts  150 calories, 2 g fat Can you tell that I'm a fan of tiny tarts? These replace sweet potato casserole on my table. Roasted Squash Soup  129 calories, 3 g fat We always start Thanksgiving with a soup. Squash and pumpkin tastes creamy and rich with no cream! Roasted Root Vegetables  82 calories, 2 g fat These just sing of the harvest to me. The balsamic drizzle dresses them up. Mini Apple Tarts  124 calories, 4 g fat There's nothing better than apple pie, except maybe these trimmed-down tarts. Herb Roasted Turkey  154 calories, 3 g fat Don't waste time basting your bird. This one stays plump and juicy! Apple Cider Gravy  20 calories, 0 g fat Non-fat gravy? Yes, it can be done. Last year, we shared our 500-Calorie Thanksgiving Dinner. This year, you can add in a few new recipes and still keep Thanksgiving at 500 calories.
Tip: Instead of trying to squeeze your dessert calories into your meal, wait a couple of hours for dinner to settle and count them as a snack. What is your favorite Thanksgiving Day dish? Which of my dishes will grace your table this year? |
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