December allows you to get creative in the kitchen and make all kinds of scrumptious holiday meals. Forget the high fat, high carb meals, however. We have put together a selection of healthy meals to allow you to stick to your diet, continue with your weight loss plan and stay within your calorie allowance.
If cooking healthy low-fat versions of your beloved holiday dishes is causing you stress, then it is time to mix it up and add these low carb recipes to your repertoire. While the holidays are all about customs and creating memories, there is no rule that says you have to serve up the same meal each year to celebrate time-honored traditions. In fact, adding new dishes can breathe some much needed sparkle to your dining table and even enhance your family’s much-loved favorites.
Colorful, fresh vegetables such as broccoli, red peppers, and tomatoes, complemented with sweet mangoes and delicious avocados will tempt diners of any age and have them coming back for seconds.
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Mango Red Pepper Salsa
Yields 6 Servings
1 serving has 68 calories, 16 g carbs, 0.5 g fat, & 1 g protein
This attractive dish is both healthy and fun. No chips are necessary as you can enjoy it with cucumber slices or as an accompaniment to another complementary dish.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- Half red onion, chopped
- 3 tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Dash of cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
- Cover and allow to sit in the fridge for at least one hour.
[You can view the original recipe on Popsugar]
Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup
Yields 5 Servings
1 serving has 5 g carbs
Rich in color and taste, this nutritious soup makes a great starter. You can even serve it up with a dollop of low fat cream cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 broccoli heads
- Half of a cauliflower head
- 50 g butter
- 2 rashers of streaky bacon, diced
- 1-2 cloves of garlic, crushed
Directions
- Heat the butter in a large saucepan and fry the bacon and garlic until just cooked.
- Add the broccoli and cauliflower that has been cut into small pieces. Stir to allow the flavors to combine.
- Add enough water to cover half the saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes covered, stirring occasionally.
- Blend to a smooth consistency with a stick blender.
- For a creamier flavor, add cream cheese.
Spicy Tuna Stuffed Avocado
Yields 4 Servings
1 serving has 256 calories, 7 g carbs, 17 g fat, & 15 g protein
If you love sushi, then you will definitely enjoy this recipe. It is simple to make and you won't even miss the rice. Supplement the mayonnaise with the low fat variety. The tuna mix can also be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound sushi grade ahi tuna
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1-2 teaspoons Sriracha
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 medium California avocados
- Seasalt to taste
- Sesame seeds for sprinkling
Directions
- Dice tuna very finely. In a bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, Sriracha, and sesame oil.Toss until well combined.
- Cut avocados in half and remove pits. Sprinkle with salt. Mound tuna mixture into each half and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
[You can view the original recipe on All Day I Dream About Food]
Failure to lose weight need not be associated with the holiday season with this mouthwatering selection of appetizing low carb options.
Happy holidays from the entire team at FIT Medical Weight Loss!
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