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6 Healthy Holiday Foods That Will Satisfy Your Taste Buds
Healthy holiday foods for this vacation. (Image via Unsplash/HS Stories Photography) Holidays are around the corner, and your diet needs to keep the guilt at bay this season. This holiday season, temptations are everywhere, and your boring diet should not ruin the fun while still keeping you fit and healthy without guilt. Here are some delicious healthy holiday foods and recipes to try this holiday season. Healthy holiday foods along with their recipes
1 Garden party broccoli salad
is the king of superfoods and including them in the list of healthy holiday foods is super essential for this vacation. Ingredients 100 grams of chicken shredded (optional)4 - 5 tbsp sour cream4 - 5 tbsp mayonnaise4 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar1/2 teaspoon ground pepper4 cups finely chopped broccoli florets1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (firm) Procedure Steam the chicken pieces over medium heat until tender, for about 5 to 7 minutes. Let it cool down and chop them into thin pieces. Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle some salt and pepper. Keep aside for the next step.Steam the broccoli florets for 5 minutes. Whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl to remove any lumps. Add broccoli, chicken pieces, and pepper. Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil. Let it chill in the refrigerator for an hour before serving. 2 Christmas lunch carrot soup
Carrots are undoubtedly nutritious and must be included in the list of healthy holiday foods. Ingredients 1 tbsp butter1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 onion, chopped2 to 3 cloves garlic, chopped1 stalk celery, choppedFresh thyme or parsley, finely chopped2 large carrots, choppedChicken brothSalt and pepper Procedure Heat butter until it melts. Add onion and celery. Stir occasionally.Add garlic, thyme, and parsley. Stir for about 10 seconds under low heat.Add the carrots. Saute for some time and add water and broth. Let it simmer over high heat.Cook until the carrots are tender, approximately about 30 minutes. 3 Evening party salsa mushrooms
Mushrooms are quite popular among healthy holiday foods for cocktail parties. Ingredients 4 button mushroomsButterSalsa mixSalt and pepperVinegarolive oil Procedure: Marinade the mushrooms with salsa mix, vinegar, salt, and pepper.Grill these mushrooms in a barbecue oven, turning them over occasionally.Drizzle some olive oil and serve with your favorite cocktails and mocktails. 4 Mixed fruit parfait for a healthy dessert
This most certainly qualifies as a guilt-free healthy holiday meal. Ingredients 1 cup plain greek yogurt or regular yogurt2 tbsps of fresh cream for the toppingKiwis, pineapple, and mangoes, chopped into small pieces1 tsp of stevia or erythritol as a sweetenerroasted almonds, pistachios, and walnutsRoasted seed mixBerries Procedure Beat the greek yogurt with a whisk until smooth. Add sweetener, and mix well.Top with the fruits, berries, and nuts, and keep the mixture in the refrigerator for 2 hours.Sprinkle the roasted seeds and enjoy this healthy dessert without any guilt. 5 Thanksgiving special baked sweet potatoes
Who doesn't enjoy ? Now, imagine a baked version. Sweet potatoes are unquestionably a healthy food option. Ingredients 2 tbsps olive oil3 large sweet potatoes, diced into medium pieces1 tsp dried oreganoSalt and pepperButter Procedure Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat the baking dish with butter.Put the chopped sweet potatoes in the baking dish. Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil and toss the pieces of sweet potatoes to coat them properly.Sprinkle oregano, salt, and pepper evenly.Bake for about 1 hour until soft and tender. Keep checking the sweet potatoes with a fork. 6 Pan-fried Sunday supper chicken
is one of the most popular healthy holiday foods which is high in protein and contains several vitamins and minerals. Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast, cut into long strips1/4 cup flour50 grams of unsalted butter3 garlic cloves, mincedSalt and pepper1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or regular vinegar1 tbsp soy sauce, light Instructions
Cut the breasts into thin and long pieces. Sprinkle each side with salt and pepper.Take some flour in a dish. Coat the cut chicken in flour for a crispy coating.Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat.Add chicken to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes or till it turns golden brown. Cook each side evenly.Turn the heat down to medium when the water evaporates.Fry the garlic in butter to let the flavors out.Serve the chicken with green salad, and drizzle honey on the chicken for garnishing. Enjoy this dish for a holiday afternoon party. Takeaway
and holiday fun can go hand in hand. These healthy holiday foods and their recipes listed above can keep your diet on point this holiday season. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found