Bringing something to the family party this holiday? Break up the usual menu and add in a few healthy, crowd-pleasing options.
Appetizer
Impress guests and family with a five-ingredient appetizer. For an easy recipe for success, try cheese and spinach balls. Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees and washing and cutting 6 cups of fresh spinach leaves. Place the prepped spinach in in a large mixing bowl with 3 cups boiling water and set aside for 3 minutes. Once cooked, rinse the spinach with cold tap water and drain using your hands to squeeze out excess.
Once drained, add 3 eggs, 1/2 cup of shredded or grated cheese, chopped herbs and 1 cup of panko gluten-free crumbs. Add salt and pepper to taste before mixing the bowl of ingredients. Mix everything until it is well combined and add panko if necessary. Shape about 30 balls and place on a non-stick cookie tray covered with parchment paper. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden on the top.
Entrée/Side
Stuffed butternut squash with quinoa, cranberries and kale is a beautiful, hearty, healthy side to bring to the holiday gathering. Sauté low-sodium beans, either black or garbanzo, with kale, or spinach, and oil, salt and garlic. Add in some cranberries for color and a touch of sweetness.
Follow the instructions for the quinoa, add in sautéed vegetables and stir everything together. Cut an acorn, butternut or spaghetti squash in half and hollow out the squash. Be sure to leave a thick enough shell to hold the quinoa filling. Add in the stuffing and cook in the oven at 425 degrees for 45–55 minutes. Check your work and fluff the quinoa filling to make sure everything cooks evenly.
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