25 Healthy Christmas Recipes to Please Every Guest
The holidays usually mean potatoes loaded with cream, cookies covered in icing, meats laden with rich sauces, and all the sugary cocktails you can imagine — but they don't have to. When you want to keep your belt from needing a few extra notches come midnight, try one of these vegan, Paleo, gluten-free, or low-cal mains, sides, and desserts. Your friends and family (and Santa) will thank you.
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Kale Salad With Sweet Potato Noodles and a Smoky Orange Vinaigrette
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Vegan Pomegranate Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Get the recipe: vegan pomegranate chocolate chip oatmeal cookies
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Almond and Coconut Macaroons
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Paleo Quiche With a Grain-Free Crust
Get the recipe: Paleo quiche with a grain-free crust
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Paleo Sausage, Apple, and Butternut Squash Stuffing
Get the recipe: Paleo sausage, apple, and butternut squash stuffing
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Sautéed Steaks With Wilted Arugula
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Squash, Sweet Potato, Carrot, and White Bean Soup
Get the recipe: squash, sweet potato, carrot, and white bean soup
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Pear, Pomegranate, and Spinach Salad
Get the recipe: pear, pomegranate, and spinach salad
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Balsamic Marinated Steak Bites With Kale
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Cranberry Raison Brussels Sprouts
Get the recipe: cranberry raison brussels sprouts