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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Lunch and Dinner » 15 Clean-Eating Thanksgiving Recipes

    15 Clean-Eating Thanksgiving Recipes

    Published Nov 25, 2014 · Modified Nov 8, 2021 · by Alexis Joseph · 16 Comments

    I originally wrote this post for The Huffington Post, but I just HAD to share it with you all as well! 

    15 Clean Eating Thanksgiving Recipes

    A Turkey Day sans plates on plates of pumpkin pie, fluffy sausage stuffing, sweet tater soufflé, and green bean casserole would be just plain wrong. Thanksgiving is a mighty celebration of calories and you'd be lying if you said you haven't fallen victim to over-indulging at least once on this special day.

    But eating fried onions from a can and MSG-laden condensed mushroom soup is NOT written in the laws of this cherished feast. Did you know that the typical American consumes a whopping 4,500 calories worth of turkey and all the trimmings on this special day? With these healthier, whole foods-based Thanksgiving recipes, you can focus on stuffing the turkey, not yourself!

    1. Healthy Green Bean Casserole

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    2. Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie Bars

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    3. Herbed Wild Rice & Quinoa Stuffing

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    4. Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash Rings

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    5. Charred Green Beans with Garlic and Pomegranate Seeds

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    6. French Bread Stuffing with Swiss Chard and Caramelized Red Onions

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    7. Maple Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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    8. The Best Damn Vegan Mashed Potatoes

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    9. Maple Roasted Butternut Squash and Beets

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    10. Festive Kale Salad with Wheatberries and Tempeh

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    11. Curried Brussels Sprout Salad

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    12. Maple Roasted Vegetables with Toasted Walnuts

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    13. Lentil Mushroom Walnut Balls with Cranberry Pear Sauce

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    14. Paleo Pumpkin Pie with Pumpkin Seed Crust

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    15. Wild Mushroom Gravy

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    About Alexis Joseph


    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food.

    Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Linda says

      November 28, 2014 at 3:47 am

      The green bean casserole was a hit at Thanksgiving today, from both the vegans and non-vegans. Thanks for the recipe, will be going in my vault

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 02, 2014 at 6:03 pm

        I'm so glad to hear that! Thanks, Linda!

        Reply
    2. Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says

      November 25, 2014 at 6:54 pm

      Great round up girl! I can definitely vouch for those maple balsamic roasted Brussels sprouts. 😉

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 26, 2014 at 7:55 am

        Aren't they delish!? I'm making them on Thursday for the fam!

        Reply
    3. Erica {Coffee & Quinoa} says

      November 25, 2014 at 1:22 pm

      YUM! What a fabulous round-up. I am always most excited for Thanksgiving sides!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 26, 2014 at 7:56 am

        Me too! Your shredded kale and brussels salad would be the perfect addition!

        Reply
    4. Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon says

      November 25, 2014 at 11:12 am

      I seriously want to eat all of this every day for the rest of my life.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 26, 2014 at 7:57 am

        I know right?!

        Reply
    5. Julia says

      November 25, 2014 at 10:50 am

      GAH I have so much feasting to do! All of these recipes look duh-licious! I'm doing both a friendsgiving and thanksgiving this year, so I have ample opportunity to put all these bad boys to use! Thanks so much for including my roasted veggies, girl!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 26, 2014 at 8:07 am

        I've never had a friendsgiving but those sound so fun! I'd totes bring your Maple Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes.

        Reply
    6. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

      November 25, 2014 at 7:26 am

      I'm not hosting Thanksgiving this year, but I'm thinking some of these recipes will be great for my Christmas feast. Great round up! And thanks so much for including my pumpkin pie bars! 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 26, 2014 at 8:08 am

        I would LOVE to sample your Christmas spread! I bet everything is beyond delish 🙂 You're so welcome!

        Reply
    7. Baby June says

      November 25, 2014 at 6:56 am

      Fabulous ideas! Love those pumpkin pie bars, they sound delish 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 26, 2014 at 8:09 am

        Thanks dear!

        Reply
    8. Liz S. says

      November 25, 2014 at 6:29 am

      FABULOUS roundup of Thanksgiving recipes!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 26, 2014 at 8:09 am

        Thanks love!

        Reply

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