Holiday meals are something we all look forward to and enjoy. The company, the savory, seasonal foods, the atmosphere -- it's all a part of the equation.
Not sure what you're going to serve for the holidays this year? Do you need some inspiration?
I've got just the ideas for you. Most of all, these ideas can help you add more superfoods and hidden veggies into your holiday meals to keep you on the healthy track.
Time to think outside the box and use the seasonal bounty of foods to whip up something that tastes so good that everyone will be astounded to learn it's good for them.
Here are some ideas to round out your meal with healthier options without losing flavor:
Appetizers
Add healthy toppings to crisp crostini with kale and white beans
Stuff tomatoes with feta, fresh herbs, and quinoa
Turn Brussels sprouts into sliders for an easy grab n' go appetizer
Make a healthy dip by offering hummus with spiced sweet potatoes - Here's the perfect recipes: Healthy Hummus Recipes for the Festive Season
Try out the Broccoli and Kale Superfood Soup Recipe
Put out a bowl of spicy roasted pumpkin seeds for everyone to munch on - This is my favorite recipe: Baked Pumpkin and Squash Seeds Recipe
Sides
Make a kale salad base with fresh apple and roasted cauliflower
Go for beets in a salad with avocado and ginger dressing for an exotic twist
Try fresh cranberry sauce with ginger, pomegranate, and a little lime
Roast cauliflower and black lentils with cumin
Replace that heavy stuffy with an herbed wild rice and quinoa blend
Bake sweet potatoes with ginger and cardamom
Serve a roasted butternut squash seasoned with turmeric and smoked paprika
Desserts
Make tarts with acai berries
Use pumpkin and carob for a sweet baked treat
Bake pears or apples and add a crushed walnut crust for crispness
Enjoy healthy dark chocolate bark with cranberries and pumpkin seeds - Here is my recipe Chocolate with Superfoods Recipe
Drinks
• Create a pretty, pink cranberry ginger spritzer with club soda
• Add lemon and ginger to your homemade apple cider
• Infuse club soda-based cocktails with rosemary and bunches of other fresh herbs
If you put some thought into it, there are so many ways to create our holiday favorite dishes into something healthier.
Love yourself and your family even more by dishing up more superfoods and veggies into your holiday meals and feasts.
Ready to add more veggies to all your meals? Here are some easy ways to sneak vegetables into your breakfast and start your day off on the right track. You can include veggies into your breakfast, regardless of whether you want a sweet or savory meal.
Click to download my list of easy to make veggie-rich breakfast recipes inside the Nutrition and Wellness Library.
