Lighten Up the Holidays With Healthy, Delicious Dinner Recipes

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Cozy, warming holiday meals don't have to be unhealthy! If you're looking to cook up something delicious and wintry this season with flavors like cranberry, orange, and mint, then you've come to the right place. From stuffings to soups and hearty chicken dinners, we have leaner, lighter dishes that are packed with nutrients and ready for a festive night in or a holiday party.

Cranberry Chicken Breast
Creme de la Crumb

Cranberry Chicken Breast

Get the recipe: cranberry chicken breast

Sausage, Apple, and Butternut Squash Stuffing
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Sausage, Apple, and Butternut Squash Stuffing

Roasted Butternut Squash
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Roasted Butternut Squash

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Butternut Squash Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Butternut Squash Soup

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Red Pepper Lentil Bake
POPSUGAR Photography | Leta Shy

Red Pepper Lentil Bake

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Zucchini, Squash, and Mint Quinoa Stuffing
POPSUGAR Photography | Leta Shy

Zucchini, Squash, and Mint Quinoa Stuffing

Squash, Sweet Potato, Carrot, and White Bean Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Squash, Sweet Potato, Carrot, and White Bean Soup

Cranberry-Pear Wild Rice Stuffing
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Cranberry-Pear Wild Rice Stuffing

Orange Rosemary Chicken
Damn Delicious

Orange Rosemary Chicken

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Baked Quinoa Casserole
America's Test Kitchen

Baked Quinoa Casserole

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Poached Chicken Breast With Ginger Shallot Sauce
RecipeTin Eats

Poached Chicken Breast With Ginger Shallot Sauce

Cider-Spiked Butternut Squash Soup
Alexandra's Kitchen

Cider-Spiked Butternut Squash Soup

Roasted Sweet Potatoes
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Get the recipe: roasted sweet potatoes