Fear not Thanksgiving feast lovers because, Hazelview Properties has some great suggestions for healthy AND delicious Thanksgiving side dishes that won’t pile on the pounds. We promise that with these heart healthy sides you won’t have to compromise on that classic Thanksgiving taste you love. For the perfect family-dining atmosphere for your feast, check out our Burlington apartments.
Sweet Potatoes with Pecans, Apples, and Dried Cranberries
This recipe is not only healthy and delicious but also safe to eat for all you vegans and vegetarians out there. It is savoury, rich, and overflowing with fall flavours and textures. Both the potatoes and pecans can be prepared and roasted in advance in order to save precious cooking time on the big day. You can find the full recipe at Jessie Monds’ blog here.
Light Green Bean Casserole
This lightened green bean casserole is a great substitute to the classic Thanksgiving side dish that everyone knows and loves. It is simple to make and can even be made the night before as it keeps well in the fridge. We have the ‘Eat Yourself Skinny’ blog to thank for this delicious recipe. For the freshest ingredients almost at your doorstep, check out Fortinos supermarket located minutes away from our 955 Warwick Court apartments.
Creamed Onions
Creamed onions are a classic holiday staple in many households. Follow the ‘Eating Well’ recipe for the lightened up version of this Thanksgiving classic. In this version the onions are roasted for an added layer of flavour and the sauce is lightened up with low-fat milk. We recommend using pearl onions for this recipe, however other varieties can also work.
Roasted Harvest Veggies
Oven-roasted harvest vegetables with sage and nutmeg make a healthy, hearty, and classic fall side dish. Nutmeg and sage enhance the natural taste of the vegetables while giving them that rustic fall feel. Choose from a variety of vegetables like butternut squash, red onion andbrussels sprouts for diverse colours and textures.
Classic Chunky Cranberry Sauce
We simply couldn’t forget about including a Thanksgiving must-have like classic chunky cranberry sauce. This recipe by ‘Food and Wine’ is the perfect cranberry sauce to accompany your turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes but with a healthier twist. This sauce can be refrigerated for up to 1 month before or after use.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving meal without worrying about your waistline. It only takes a few ingredient substitutions and some clever fat-busting methods to make a delicious holiday meal that you won’t even believe is low fat (no need to tell the relatives either). Hazelview Properties prides itself on offering family-friendly communities throughout Canada. For more information on Hazelview Properties, please click here.