Stay On Track with these Healthy Holiday Recipes

As you all know the holidays bring us together with family, friends and great food. As we advise during the holiday season, stay on track with your diet and portion sizes.

During holiday celebration, it is acceptable to indulge on foods we don't normally have while on your MedTeam diet, but remember to follow portion control and savor the flavor. Eat what you'd like, but always remember to take sips in between bites and enjoy the foods you are consuming.

Included below is a holiday menu for the Thanksgiving season. Remember these aren't recipes to eat on a regular basis, but they can be healthier choice dishes to include in your holiday meal, while watching your calorie intake!

Enjoy and have a great holiday season.

MedTeam Weight Loss

Recipes for a Healthy Holiday Menu

Any item with a star (*) should be consumed in a minimal amount and only during special events.

Specialty Drink

*Splenda® Hot Cranberry Apple Cider

Non-Alcoholic

A tasty twist on a classic fall and winter drink. Perfect for celebrating the holidays with friends and family.

Number of servings: 12. Serving size: 4 oz. pour

Ingredients:

1 cup Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

64 fluid ounces unsweetened apple cider

1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice

1/2 teaspoon whole cloves

1/2 teaspoon whole allspice

4 cinnamon sticks

1/2 cup unsweetened, dried cranberries

1/3 cup fresh orange juice

1 medium orange, zested

Preparation:

Place ingredients in large pot. Over low heat, bring to a simmer.
Simmer for 20 minutes stirring occasionally. Strain and serve.

Nutritional Facts (per serving):

Calories: 110, Calories from Fat: 0, Total Fat: 0g , Saturated Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 0mg,

Sodium: 15mg, Total Carbs: 26g, Dietary Fiber: 1g, Protein: 0g

*Hot Spiced Wine
Alcoholic

Number of servings: 4.5. Serving Size: 4 oz.

Ingredients:

⅓ c sugar/ or splenda (1 tsp)
¼ c water
10 whole cloves
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
3 whole peppercorns
¼ tsp nutmeg
1 orange rind
juice of 1 orange (4 oz)
1 bottle of red wine (750 ml)

Preparation: Combine everything but the wine in a pan and boil for 5 minutes. Add wine and heat to "just before boiling." Strain into cups and serve hot. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories: 100, Total Carbs: 6.0g, Protein: 0.5g

Appetizer

Apple and Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients:

3 cups fat-free, less-sodium vegetable broth
2 cups chopped onion (about 1 large)
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds cubed peeled butternut squash (3 cups)
2 medium apples, cored, peeled, and diced (1 pound, 2 cups)

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in an electric slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until squash is tender. Place half of squash mixture in a blender, and process until smooth. Pour pureed mixture into a large bowl. Repeat the procedure with remaining squash mixture. Top with 1 Tbsp Chobani plain yogurt and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts: Yields 8 cups, 95 calories per cup. Fat: 0.5g, Protein: 2.6g, Fiber: 3.8g, Sodium: 446mg, Calcium: 73mg.

Salad

Warm Spinach Salad with Apples and Cranberries

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

1 c sliced Granny Smith Apple
¾ c sliced red onion
½ c dried cranberries chopped
1 (10oz) package baby Spinach
⅓ c balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp cranberry juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
2 Tbsp. fat-free sour cream

Preparation: Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl and toss well. Combine vinegar, sugar, juice, mustard, salt & pepper in small sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream. Drizzle warm dressing over spinach mixture.

Nutrition Facts: Calories: 100, Fat: 3.1 g, Protein: 2.6g, Carbohydrates: 18.5g, Fiber: 2.2g, Sodium: 220 mg.

Main Course

Thyme & Garlic Roasted Turkey Breast

Ingredients:

2 tsp minced fresh thyme
1 tsp grated lemon rind
¼ tsp salt
2 garlic cloves crushed
1 (2 ¼ pound) turkey breast half
cooking spray

Preparation: Preheat Oven to 400 degrees. Combine first five ingredients into a small bowl. Loosen skin from turkey with fingers. Rub thyme mixture over meat and then press the skin back into place. Place breast, skin side up on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Insert meat thermometer into meaty part of breast, making sure not to touch bone. Bake for 1 and ½ hours or until meat thermometer registers 180 degrees. Let stand 1 minutes. Remove skins and discard. Cut breast into thin slices, garnish with thyme sprigs if desired.

Nutrition Facts: Amount per serving 4 oz.

Calories: 118, Fat: 0.8g, Protein: 25.6g, Carbohydrates: 0.5g, Fiber: 0.1g, Sodium: 91mg

*Dessert

Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies

1/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
1/2 cup applesauce
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups rolled oats
1 cup raisins

Preparation:

In bowl beat butter till creamy. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and baking soda. Stir until combined. Mix in applesauce and egg. Add flour, a little at a time. Stir in oats.
Drop dough onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Enjoy

Nutrition Facts: Amount Per Serving 1-3 oz. cookie

Calories: 90, Carbohydrates: 25g, Total Fat: 3g, Dietary Fiber: 3g, Cholesterol:15mg

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