Vegan Stuffing
If you’re looking for a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional stuffing, look no further than this vegan recipe. It’s packed with vegetables, herbs, and spices for a flavor-packed side dish everyone can enjoy.
Ingredients:
-1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
-1/2 cup bread crumbs
-1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon black pepper
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1 small onion, diced
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-2 tablespoons cornstarch
-3/4 cup vegetable broth
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Mix chickpeas, bread crumbs, nutritional yeast flakes, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, onion, and garlic in a small bowl. Add cornstarch to the mixture and mix until well combined.
- Pour mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve hot with your favorite gravy or dipping sauce.
No-Sugar-Added Sweet Potato Casserole
If you’re looking to cut down on sugar this holiday season, why not try a healthier version of an old favorite? This no-sugar-added sweet potato casserole is the perfect healthy side dish for your next holiday gathering.
Ingredients:
-2 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
-1/2 cup butter
-1 cup sugar-free pancake syrup
-3/4 cup all-purpose flour
-1 tsp. salt
-1/2 tsp. black pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- In a large saucepan, cook the sweet potatoes over medium heat until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid and set aside.
- In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the pancake syrup and bring it to a boil—Cook for 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Add the sweet potatoes, flour, salt, and pepper and mix well to combine. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown on top and bubbly around the edges. Serve hot.
Beet Salad
This healthy beet salad is an excellent way to get more vegetables into your diet, and it’s perfect for any holiday meal. Beets contain nutrients like fiber, folate, and potassium, so you’ll feel amazing after eating this delicious side dish!
Ingredients:
-1 beet
-1 red onion
-1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
-1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
-1/4 cup olive oil
-1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
-salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Peel the beet and slice it into thin strips. Peel the red onion and slice it into thin strips.
- In a large bowl, combine the beet strips, red onion strips, parsley, cilantro, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Try These Healthy Christmas Dinner Recipes This Year
In conclusion, there are many delicious and healthy recipes that you can try this holiday season. Whether you’re looking for vegan stuffing, a sugar-free sweet potato casserole, or a beet salad, there’s something here to suit every taste. So why not kick off your holiday celebrations with one of these healthy Christmas dinner recipes? You’ll love how good they taste and how great you feel!
