Thanksgiving Appetizers

cds2327

post your fav low fat, low cal appetizer recipes for the holidays here. drinks too!!

greysoal

Nutty Baked Squash

1 acorn squash
2/3 cup cracker crumbs
1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/3 cup healthy choice butter or another type if preferred
¼ t nutmeg
¼ t salt
3 T brown sugar

Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds and fibers. Stir together remaining ingredients; spoon ½ of mixture into each half. Bake in ungreased baking dish. Pour water into dish to ¼ inch depth; cover with aluminum foil. Bake in 400 Degree F oven for 30-45 minutes.

DELICIOUS RECIPE, very easy and very seasonal

(Dietetics major--> learned in one of my classes!)

greysoal

Another good, low fat recipe thats amazing in the comfort food category

Low Fat Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Ingredients:

1 10.5 ounce day-old ounce baguette
2 cups fat-free half and half
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup pure pumpkin
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp cloves
3/4 cup raisins (or dried cranberries)

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 11 X 7 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Cut baguette into 1 inch slices, then into cubes. Place in a large bowl and cover with the half and half, tossing the bread cubes to allow the liquid to soak in.

In a medium bowl, combine beaten eggs, brown sugar, pumpkin, vanilla and spices. Add to bread mixture with raisins and blend well.

Pour into baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes.

Serves 8.

mabella17

I need something easy and really different for Thanksgiving .... but I can't find or think of anything that's really different :grumble:

cc_campbell81

I need something easy and really different for Thanksgiving .... but I can't find or think of anything that's really different :grumble:

There are two deli/sandwich places near me that do group meals. They have a lot of healthy options so I am considering them for the holidays. They are McCalisters and Jason's Deli. Even if you don't have those restaurants in your area I bet there is something like it. Healthy and I don't have to make it!


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slightingscale

I make this for dinner, but it ends up getting eaten as an appetizer:

Roasted Broccoli

500 degrees, 12 minutes, turn once

1 pound broccoli
2 T olive oil
salt
pepper

Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Wash & drain broccoli. Pat dry. Cut into florets. In a large bowl, toss the broccoli with the oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange florets in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast, turning once, for 12 minutes.