Healthy Holiday Side Ideas
The holidays are a great time to enjoy some delicious home cooking with your family. A lot of families tend to accompany the main course of a holiday dinner with heavy traditional casserole sides. Tis’ the season to trade out the classic holiday casseroles for some fresh new and healthier options!
Mashed cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes
- Use steamed cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes for a low carb alternative. Rather than using milk, heavy cream and butter to add creaminess try Greek yogurt instead.
Healthy Green Bean Casserole
- Swap out canned green beans with fresh or frozen. Rather than using condensed cream of mushroom soup, make your own mushroom sauce from scratch instead. Substitute fried onions for baked onions or shallots to add a crunchy topping.
Healthier Sweet Potato Casserole
- Roast sweet potatoes in the oven instead of boiling them. By roasting the sweet potatoes, it will caramelize them, enhancing their natural flavor and add a touch of sweetness. This will allow you to reduce the amount of sugar you will need. Replace the marshmallow topping with oatmeal and chopped pecans.
Roasted Vegetables
- Roasted vegetables like brussels sprouts, carrots, butternut squash or asparagus make a great side kick to any main course.
Holiday Salads
- You can’t go wrong with a fresh chopped salad! Use greens like kale and spinach to make your salad a little heartier. Give your salad an Autumnal or holiday twist by incorporating ingredients like cranberries, apples, pears and walnuts.
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