We have some great recipes for low fat, low calorie, high flavor thanksgiving dishes!

• Turkey – Turkey is a great protein source if it is cooked without butter. Replace the butter with olive oil and spice up the skin with thyme and sage.
• Low fat Bread Stuffing – 4 oz. of turkey sausage, 1 teaspoon canola oil, w cup chopped celery, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 cup chopped mushrooms, 1 tablespoon of sage, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1 pound day old Artisan bread and cube it, 1-14 ½ oz can of low sodium chicken broth, 2 egg whites or 1 egg lightly beaten. Mix well, bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
• Sweet Potatoes – Orange sweet potatoes are super! 4 sweet potatoes, ½ cup of orange marmalade, 1 tablespoon nutmeg, 1 tablespoon cinnamon and 1 teaspoon cardomon with 2 tablespoon light brown sugar. Mix and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Add walnuts for some snap.
• Mashed Potatoes – Substitute your milk with and if you use a broth, use a fat free one. Add a plain yogurt as cream and some crushed garlic, chipotle pepper or your choice of your favorite herbs for super flavor. Instead of butter, use a tablespoon of butter-flavored sprinkles (such as Butter Buds) on your potatoes to top them off.
• Vegetables – Serve steamed veggies seasoned with your favorite herb or a leafy green salad full of garden fresh veggies served with a light vinaigrette dressing.
• Brussel Sprouts – Make them an apple cider glazed presentation. A ½ cup of apple cider, thinly sliced red onion, 2 cloves of garlic, tablespoon of olive oil and pepper to taste
• Rolls – Make them whole wheat and use Smart Balance as your topping.