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Just because youre eating healthy, doesnt mean your holiday meal will be any less special. Ahead, youll find tons of ideas, like a big roast turkey, baked salmon, and stuffed acorn squash. Theyll look beautiful on your table with an assortment of winter vegetables, like Brussels sprouts recipes, sweet potato hash, or roasted cauliflower. You can pick and choose a few vegetable sides to add to your family favorites or make an entire spread thats packed with nutritious dishes. Weve also included many air fryer recipes that are great for making lean turkey breast and quick-cooking green beans—a holiday favorite! So even if you do over-indulge in a few too many Christmas cookies (hey, it is the holidays, after all), you can feel good about these healthy Christmas recipes.
Just because you’re eating healthy doesn’t mean it can’t be special. This show-stopping main course takes lean turkey breast and turns it into a beautiful centerpiece.
You can serve these vegetable “steaks” as a main course or a side dish. Either way, they showcase just how deeply caramelized and delicious cauliflower can be.
Looking for a new side dish to impress your guests? Delicata squash is the veggie you need! Its slightly sweet, comforting, and so easy to make.
You dont need a full feast of the seven fishes to add this garlicky shrimp to the menu. The spiced shrimp served with buttery wine sauce is delicious way to kick off your meal.
Party food is often associated with fried finger foods, but these deviled eggs are a great way to get protein and stay satisfied without ruining your appetite. Plus, they look like cute little Christmas trees!
Heading to a Christmas potluck? This make-ahead grain salad is sure to be a hit! Not only is it packed with veggies, but it also has little pops of jewel-toned pomegranate seeds for a festive finish.
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
Brussels sprouts are no longer the dreaded dish of your childhood. Now, we find them prepared in all kinds of recipes, including raw Brussels sprouts salads! Its crunchy, fresh, and perfect for kicking off the holidays.
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Not only will baked salmon be an impressive centerpiece on your holiday table, but it only takes 20 minutes to make! That means youll have plenty of time for Christmas sides (and even desserts).
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Sometimes simple is the best—and healthiest—way to go! These green beans only need a little bit of oil and butter plus some flavorful garlic to make them shine.
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Lean white meat turkey is easy to prepare with this recipe that uses a handy air fryer. Itll save you both time and space in the oven.
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Roasted cauliflower can go with any main course this Christmas, whether its turkey, fish, or even a vegetarian centerpiece. Its a quick and simple vegetable side that everyone will love.
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This dish is cozy, comforting, and healthy at the same time. The seasonal squash is filled with veggies, sausage, and cooked rice (opt for brown rice or even quinoa if you prefer it).
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Fruit Salad with Grapefruit-Vanilla Syrup
Seasonal citrus and cozy vanilla bean come together to create a sweet syrup for this beautiful fruit salad. You can serve it up in pretty glassware for dessert or brunch.
Skip the pot of oil and make your potatoes in the air fryer instead. They get just as crispy for this easy side.
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If you want to get your fair share of vegetables, this soup is the answer! Its chock-full of the good stuff, including sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, green beans, spinach, and more!
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What’s the healthiest Christmas food?
What foods are good for Christmas?
Almonds are full of heart-healthy fats. And green beans ain’t too shabby either. They contain Vitamins C and A, which boost your immune system. They even contain Vitamin K, which helps your blood clot. Healthy eating couldn’t get much better. 12. Polish Christmas Mushroom Soup Christmas days can be chilly.
What is the healthiest food that is delicious?
The combination of spices is what makes food delicious. Making healthy food by combining protein, vegetables, starch, and less oil, such as grilled dory with vegetable stir fry, can be delicious.
What is a healthy Christmas dinner?
Enjoy a healthy, nutritious meal this holiday season. These Healthy Christmas Dinners are easy to make, delicious, and full of flavors. 1. Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Dates 2. Stuffed Flank Steak 3. Carrot and Beetroot Salad 4. Whole30 Mashed Potatoes 5. Turkey Tenderloin 6. Vegan Shepherds Pie 7. Hearty Vegan Cranberry Portobello Pot Roast
What are healthy Christmas treats?
Plus, we even have healthy Christmas treats for a little sweetness after dinner. Each recipe we’ve included here emphasizes colorful produce, whole grains and legumes, while limiting the use of refined white flour, sugar and ingredients high in saturated fat like butter and heavy cream.