Warm Spinach-Artichoke Dip
This recipe cuts calories by using lima beans to create a creamy texture.Ingredients: Lima beans, light mayo, fat-free cream cheese, dry mustard, Tabasco sauce, capers, artichoke hearts, frozen spinach, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions, lemon juice
Prep: 30 minutes; cook: 25 minutes
Sweet Potato and Ginger Soup
Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, so ginger gives them a low-cal kick.Ingredients: Sweet potatoes, fresh ginger, sugar
Prep: 10 minutes; cook: 40
Crunchy Zucchini Rounds With Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese
Zucchini makes a great base in this appetizer because it is just as crisp as crackers or toasted bread, but contains vitamins A and C.Ingredients: Zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese, chives
Prep: 15 minutes
Maple Spiced Nuts
This recipe is quick, easy, and full of heart-healthy fats.Ingredients: Mixed nuts, maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, chili powder
Prep: 5 minutes; cook: 15; let the nuts dry for at least 10 minutes
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
This recipe is low-cal and packed with beta-carotene.Ingredients: Butter, Vidalia onion, garlic, apples, butternut squash, sage, nutmeg, vegetable broth, fat-free evaporated milk, crème fraîche
Prep: 15 minutes; cook: 20 minutes
Pear, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Salad
Besides being delicious, walnuts are full of omega-3 fatty acids.Ingredients: Bibb lettuce, pears, orange juice, red onion, blue cheese, walnuts, cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, sugar, ginger
Prep: 15 minutes
Pumpkin Ravioli
The combination of sweet pumpkin and cheesy Parmesan makes a winning entrée.Ingredients: Canned pumpkin, Parmesan cheese, wonton wrappers, vegetable broth, butter, parsley
Prep: 20 minutes; cook: 20 minutes
Sourdough Stuffing With Roasted Chestnuts
Eliminating sausage from this recipe cuts down on saturated fat.Ingredients: Sourdough bread, roasted chestnuts, butter, yellow onion, carrots, celery, Granny Smith apples, parsley, thyme, sage, eggs, vegetable broth
Prep: 30 minutes; cook: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cheesy Squash Casserole
Low-fat dairy products allow you to enjoy this Thanksgiving favorite guilt free.Ingredients: Yellow squash, onion, margarine, flour, skim milk, reduced-fat cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs
Prep: 20 minutes; cook: 20–25 minutes
Three-Cheese-and-Sage Ravioli
The name of this dish may be deceiving—it also contains vitamin-rich Swiss chard.Ingredients: Shallots, red Swiss chard, part-skim ricotta cheese, goat cheese, Parmesan cheese, sage, wonton wrappers, pesto
Prep: 30 minutes; cook: 10 minutes
Roasted Squash Stuffed With Corn Bread Dressing
This hearty dish will satisfy your need for comfort food while still sneaking in plenty of seasonal veggies.Ingredients: Maple corn bread, acorn squash, cranberries, currants, onion, celery, carrots, sage, garlic, vegetable broth, pecans, parsley
Prep: 1 hour 35 minutes; cook: 30 minutes
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