The Perfect Healthy Thanksgiving Meal

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This recipe is the healthiest version of Thanksgiving dinner that we can offer. It’s composed of 5 parts (Herb Roasted Turkey Breast, Dark Cherry Relish, Cauliflower Mash, Brussel Sprouts & Green Beans, and Gluten-Free Stuffing), all amazingly healthy and delicious, and listed below individually, so you can prepare for your big day on your own schedule.

(Serves 4)

Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

Ingredients

  • 1.5lb Turkey breast or tenderloin
  • 2 Tbsp grapeseed oil
  • 2 tsp sage (dry)
  • 2 tsp thyme (dry)
  • ½ Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • ½ Tbsp grainy dijon

Instructions

  1. Mix all but turkey ingredients and spread over turkey breast to marinate for a minimum of 1hr.
  2. Roast at 425F, for 20 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part reaches 165F.

Dark Cherry Relish

Ingredients

  • 1/2 C water
  • 2 C dark cherries (frozen)
  • ¼ C honey
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Zest and juice of 1 orange

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 15-20 minutes or until berries have popped and liquid has reduced to a nice consistency.

Cauliflower Mash

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Place cauliflower and salt in a large pot and cover with water, and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to a medium simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes or until cauliflower is tender/soft.
  3. Drain very well, and let stand for 5 minutes.
  4. In a food processor or blender add cauliflower, salt, and olive oil, and puree until smooth. Use a plunger if using a blender to avoid adding excess liquid which will make your mash runny.
  5. Transfer to a baking dish and re-heat (covered) to serve.

Brussels Sprouts and Green Beans

Ingredients

  • ½ lb cleaned and trimmed green beans
  • ½ lb cleaned and trimmed brussels sprouts
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp hemp oil

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil
  2. Blanch veggies for approximately 2 minutes, drain, toss with ¼ tsp salt and hemp oil and serve immediately (can be done up to 15 minutes ahead of time and kept hot).

Gluten-Free Stuffing

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 C onion diced
  • 1 C mushroom diced
  • 1 C apple, cored and diced
  • ¼ C parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 C almond flour
  • 3 eggs whisked

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F
  2. Heat oil in a cast-iron pan or oven-proof skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add all ingredients through the pepper. Saute until soft, about 7 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, and stir in almond flour and egg. Bake for 45 minutes and until browned on top.
    *If you don’t have a cast-iron skillet, grease a medium-size baking dish before sautéing ingredients (a 9×9″ works well). After eggs have been added and the mixture is well-stirred, transfer mixture to baking dish. Continue baking as directed.

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