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Light Comfort Food Recipes

30 Ways to Lighten Up Your Favorite Holiday Comfort Foods

November 7, 2017 by Emilia Benton

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Admit it: we all look forward to the holidays because it gives us license to indulge in some of our all-time favorite comfort foods. At the same time, we know you want to be health-conscious where you can, too, and oftentimes the tricky part is nailing a healthy recipe that actually hits the spot. Don't worry; we've got you covered. From low-carb mashed potatoes to vegan desserts, you won't be sorry if you try one of these lightened-up versions of your holiday favorites.

Quinoa Chili

Light French Onion Soup

Stuffed Squash With Quinoa, Cranberries and Goat Cheese

Cranberry Maple Lentil Loaf

Vegetarian Chili

Autumn Kale, Apple and Quinoa Salad

Healthy Green Bean Casserole

Herb-Roasted Tri-Color Carrots

Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole

Whole Wheat Veggie Gyoza

Healthy Fried Chicken

Pumpkin Chicken Chili

Healthy Shrimp and Grits

Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese

Vegan Split Pea and Sweet Potato Soup

Paleo Chocolate Pudding

Italian Sausage, White Bean and Kale Soup

Gluten-Free Gnocchi With Pomodoro Zucchini Pasta

Vegan Apple Cranberry Crisp

Lentil Bake With Sugar-Free Barbecue Sauce

Dairy Free Bread Pudding

Low-Carb Tortilla Soup

Paleo Pot Pie

Gluten-Free Cheddar Biscuits

Low-Carb Mashed Potatoes

Cornbread Salad with Jalapeño-Browned Butter Vinaigrette

Baked Potato Chips With Onion Dip

Paleo Meatloaf Muffins

Vegan Banana Apple Chunk Bread

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

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