I originally wrote this post for The Huffington Post, but I just HAD to share it with you all as well!
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
2. Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie Bars
3. Herbed Wild Rice & Quinoa Stuffing
4. Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash Rings
5. Charred Green Beans with Garlic and Pomegranate Seeds
6. French Bread Stuffing with Swiss Chard and Caramelized Red Onions
7. Maple Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
8. The Best Damn Vegan Mashed Potatoes
9. Maple Roasted Butternut Squash and Beets
10. Festive Kale Salad with Wheatberries and Tempeh
11. Curried Brussels Sprout Salad
12. Maple Roasted Vegetables with Toasted Walnuts
13. Lentil Mushroom Walnut Balls with Cranberry Pear Sauce
14. Paleo Pumpkin Pie with Pumpkin Seed Crust
Liz S. says
FABULOUS roundup of Thanksgiving recipes!
Alexis says
Thanks love!
Baby June says
Fabulous ideas! Love those pumpkin pie bars, they sound delish :)
Alexis says
Thanks dear!
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
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! :)
Alexis says
I would LOVE to sample your Christmas spread! I bet everything is beyond delish :) You’re so welcome!
Julia says
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!!
Alexis says
I’ve never had a friendsgiving but those sound so fun! I’d totes bring your Maple Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes.
Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon says
I seriously want to eat all of this every day for the rest of my life.
Alexis says
I know right?!
Erica {Coffee & Quinoa} says
YUM! What a fabulous round-up. I am always most excited for Thanksgiving sides!
Alexis says
Me too! Your shredded kale and brussels salad would be the perfect addition!
Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says
Great round up girl! I can definitely vouch for those maple balsamic roasted Brussels sprouts. ;)
Alexis says
Aren’t they delish!? I’m making them on Thursday for the fam!
Linda says
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
Alexis says
I’m so glad to hear that! Thanks, Linda!