Healthy Thanksgiving Options

Happy Turkey Holidays! Of course, nothing can replace the great cooking of your parents or grandparents, but here are just a few suggestions for this year's feast:

Pear, Prosciutto & Hazelnut Stuffing

Crisping the prosciutto and toasting the nuts adds a powerful punch of flavor to the stuffing without going overboard on fat. Diamond Brand now makes packaged chopped hazelnuts, available in most major supermarkets.

Recipe: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/pear_prosciutto_hazelnut_stuffing.html

Lemon-Garlic Roast Turkey & White-Wine Gravy

The zesty lemon-garlic rub for this turkey gives it amazing flavor. Instead of using a conventional supermarket turkey that's been “enhanced” with added sodium solution, here we brine a natural or organic turkey to keep the meat extra juicy without a lot of extra sodium.

Recipe: 

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/lemon_garlic_roast_turkey_white_wine_gravy.html

Herb-Roasted Turkey

This method produces all the good looks and moist flavor you dream of in a Thanksgiving turkey. Make sure you show this beauty off at the table before you carve it. Garnish your serving platter with fresh herb sprigs and citrus wedges.

Recipe:

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/herb_roasted_turkey.html

Green Bean Casserole

This healthy revision of green bean casserole skips the canned soup and all the fat and sodium that come with it. Our white sauce with sliced fresh mushrooms, sweet onions and low-fat milk makes a creamy, rich casserole.

Recipe:

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/green_bean_casserole.html_0

Frozen Pumpkin Mousse Pie

While pumpkin pie deserves respect as a Thanksgiving icon, it's fun to shake up tradition. Surprise your family and friends with a frozen pie this year—it just might become one of their holiday favorites. No need to let them know how easy it is.

Recipe:

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/frozen_pumpkin_mousse_pie.html

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http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/collections/healthy_thanksgiving_recipes#

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