Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

Its that time! Make sure to plan your Thanksgiving Meal out ahead of time! Here are some recipes to cut calories and fat and still guarantee a delicious meal! 

Healthy Recipes that won't Kill your diet! 

1. Mashed Cauliflower:
http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a50786/mashed-cauliflower-recipe/

2. Roasted Vegetables:
http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a50228/holiday-roasted-vegetables-recipe/

3. Cauliflower Stuffing:
http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a50127/cauliflower-stuffing-recipe/

4. Roasted Green Beans, Mushrooms, and Onions with Parmesan Breadcrumbs:
http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a44622/roasted-green-beans-mushrooms-onions-parmesan-recipe/

5. Wild Rice and Cranberry Dressing:
http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a35988/wild-rice-cranberry-dressing-recipe-wdy1113/

6. Skinny Sweet Potato Casserole:
https://jessicainthekitchen.com/skinny-sweet-potato-casserole-maple-pecan-topping/

7. Classic Stuffing:
http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a55387/classic-homemade-turkey-stuffing-recipe/

Healthy Chicken Chili

Chicken Chili

Ingredients:

1 Rotisserie Chicken-pulled off the bone and shredded OR 6 boneless skinless skinless chicken breast shredded

4 cans diced tomatoes- basil garlic and oregano seasoned

3 cans stewed tomatoes- Italian style

1 pkg frozen seasoning blend (onions, red pepper and green pepper)in freezer section

3 cups yellow corn

4 garlic cloves chopped

2 cans navy beans drained and rinsed (or your choice of beans)

1 tablespoon cumin

1 tablespoon ground red pepper

1 chili seasoning packet (low sodium)

1 tablespoon ground red pepper (for more spice)

Directions:

-In a skillet sautee garlic and onion and pepper seasoning blend.

-Add all ingredients in a big pot and let simmer for 30 min or place all ingredients in crock pot and cook on low for 5 hours

Baked Egg White Cups- My Fav!

Baked Egg White Cups

This is my ALL TIME go to on a Sunday Afternoon when meal prepping.

 I make a dozen of these and they last me the whole week... 

Quick and Healthy Breakfast or Snack! 

You can not go wrong with this recipe! Add any veggies to your liking. 

Ingredients:

1 Package Jeenio Extra Lean Ground Turkey

1 Tbs. Mrs. Dash Salt Free Table Seasoning

1/2 Cup Fat Free Cheddar Cheese

3-4 Cups Egg Whites (I get the ALL WHITES in the carton and pour until full)

1 Cup Mushrooms-Rinsed and Chopped

-Any other veggies you like: spinach, kale, tomatoes, broccoli, etc

Directions:

-Brown Turkey in a skillet. Add Table Seasoning. Set aside and cool. 

-Take a muffin tin and spray with pam. Divide ingredients of your choice evenly in the bottom of each tin. Remember to leave room for egg whites. 

-Once all of your veggies and cheese are added fill tins to the top with egg whites. 

-Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 Minutes. 

-Let cool and use a knife to separate from the pan. Store in a container and enjoy for up to a week! 

*you can add different ingredients to each tin if your family prefers different things! 

Palmini Pasta

PALMINI PASTA IS MY NEW FAV!!! 

Made of Hearts of Palm, this pasta has 20 calories, 0g Fat, 4g Carbs, 0g Sugar in a serving. What more could you ask for?! 

Use this pasta for your traditional spaghetti, or substitute it with any other recipes! Try it one night for your family and see if they notice a difference :)

There is always a healthy alternative to every recipe!