Thanksgiving 2009 Recipes - Low-fat and budget friendly Thanksgiving dinner recipes

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Have a low-fat, healthy Thanksgiving.

 When it comes to eating, there is no day that celebrates a feast more than Thanksgiving day.  Even though we gorge ourselves silly, it doesnt mean that your Thanksgiving 2009 recipes can't be a healthy thanksgiving dinner.  These favorite,  healthy, Thanksgiving dinner 2009 recipes are delicious and low-fat.  Whether you are on a diet  or simply desire a more healthy alternative, check out these recipes for a healthy Thanksgiving dinner that cuts the fat, not the flavor!

The Bird

The main ingredient for a healthy Thanksgiving dinner is a low-fat bird.  For a low-fat and healthy turkey, be sure to choose one that isn't self basting. Cutting the self basting, cuts added fat.   Additionally, do not stuff your turkey.  The liquids and fats that baste and surround a turkey during its cooktime are higher in fat.  Make your own lowfat turkey stuffing in a casserole dish and bake to the side. 

Healthy Low-Fat Turkey Recipe - Herb-Rubbed Turkey with Roasted Garlic Gravey (epicurious.com)

Low-Fat Mashed Sweet Potatoes

• 10 sweet potatoes
• 4 teaspoons butter flavored sprinkles
• 1/3 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup skim milk

1. Boil the peeled potatoes until soft,  drain excess water.
2. Mash the potatoes using a potato masher.
3. Slowly stir in the milk and butter granules, then fluff with fork. If you prefer a different consistency, try a little more or less milk.
4. Garnish with salt and pepper if desired.

Simple Cranberry Sauce

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup cranberries

In this simple recipe, you just bring all ingredients to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the mixture thickens and the cranberry skins pop. Remove from heat and allow to cool before serving.

 

Green Beans with Slivered Almonds

• 1 pound fresh green beans
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds

1. For this easy recipe, boil the green beans until soft, approximately half an hour.
2. Drain, then toss in the red pepper, almonds.

Low-fat Pumpkin Pie

• 1 low-fat pre-prepared pie crust
• 1 can of pumpkin
• 2/3 cup sugar or splenda
• 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
• 4 egg whites
• 1 cup evaporated skim milk
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup lowfat whipped topping

1. Blend together the pumpkin, spices, sugar and milk in a bowl.
2. Slowly add the egg whites and mix with a whisk until well blended.
3. Pour filling into pie crust, then bake in a 375 degree oven for 30 minutes.

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