New Twists on the Side:
What's your favorite part of holiday meals? It's the side dishes, not the turkey, that make your mouth water, right? Unfortunately, while turkey is a lean, healthful food, traditional sides can expand our own sides if we're not careful. So, I took the challenge to devise slimmer versions of your favorites: green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, scalloped potatoes, and Waldorf salad. I'm proud to say my testers couldn't tell the difference between my renditions and the original high-fat, high-sodium versions of these beloved recipes.
I ditched the greasy canned onion rings that usually crown a rich green bean casserole in favor of real onion rings topped with walnuts, Parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs. The result? All the crunch with none of the guilt.
I sweetened my Cranberry Orange Sauce with Splenda instead of sugar and added zip with flavorful orange zest, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.
This year, there's no need to forgo creamy Scalloped Potatoes. My version, as filling and satisfying as you remember, trims them down using 1 percent milk, a whole lot less butter, and just a small amount of cheese. For a buttery natural flavor, try Yukon Gold potatoes.
And finally, Waldorf Salad always a favorite. I've slimmed it down with reduced-fat mayonnaise and added nonfat sour cream for richness. With its immensely satisfying, crunchy, and healthful apples, celery, and walnuts, this is definitely a keeper for your holiday menu.
Source: Diabetes Forecast by Robyn Webb
What's your favorite part of holiday meals? It's the side dishes, not the turkey, that make your mouth water, right? Unfortunately, while turkey is a lean, healthful food, traditional sides can expand our own sides if we're not careful. So, I took the challenge to devise slimmer versions of your favorites: green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, scalloped potatoes, and Waldorf salad. I'm proud to say my testers couldn't tell the difference between my renditions and the original high-fat, high-sodium versions of these beloved recipes.
I ditched the greasy canned onion rings that usually crown a rich green bean casserole in favor of real onion rings topped with walnuts, Parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs. The result? All the crunch with none of the guilt.
I sweetened my Cranberry Orange Sauce with Splenda instead of sugar and added zip with flavorful orange zest, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.
This year, there's no need to forgo creamy Scalloped Potatoes. My version, as filling and satisfying as you remember, trims them down using 1 percent milk, a whole lot less butter, and just a small amount of cheese. For a buttery natural flavor, try Yukon Gold potatoes.
And finally, Waldorf Salad always a favorite. I've slimmed it down with reduced-fat mayonnaise and added nonfat sour cream for richness. With its immensely satisfying, crunchy, and healthful apples, celery, and walnuts, this is definitely a keeper for your holiday menu.
Source: Diabetes Forecast by Robyn Webb
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