Or forgo it completely and do a canape party and make these turkey meatballs.
Herby and moist, you get seven of ‘em for just 251 calories.
Lowfat milk makes it creamy but not bust-your-pants filling.
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Sweet Potato Puffs
Aren’t these cute?
They’re also super simple to make (just three ingredients!)
Whip ‘em up just before your party people arrive.
This smooth version uses white beans instead of chickpeas.
Pear Cranberry Sparklers
The best greeting is one made with cocktails in hand.
This refreshing sparkler can be served with our without booze.
Pecans deliver ample magnesium, a mineral that helps strengthen the immune system.
This soup would count if so.
And they’ll never guess it’s just 135 cals per serving.
Great for a heavy app when you’ve got hungry visitors.
Cranberry beans are really-good-for-you white beans that have deep red marks when uncooked.
Plus, they’re season appropriate!
without all the mess.
(Or cut the serving size down and use this as a side dish).
The squash supplies all the vitamin A you need for the day.
We’re hungry just thinking about it.
Plus, salmon is asuperfoodthat could help shrink your waist.
Bonus: Fiber in the meal helps shuttle some of its fat out of your body.
Stick this strata in the oven as guests arrive.
This side dish is lower in sugar than most canned varieties.
Roasted Squash With Balsamic Sauce and Apples
Sweet, savory and antiaging!
Just one serving meets more than your daily need for vitamin A, which keeps skin aglow.
Stash any extras for a hearty Black Friday breakfast.
The string beans help boost immunity with infection-fighting vitamin C. Oh, snap!
Also a great way to get picky eaters to try new things.
Add salt and pepper to taste and you’ve got a healthy side.
Portobello Mushrooms With White Beans and Prosciutto
Portion control is built right in.
It’s fall in a dish.
A savory salad like this really balances your holiday plate.
Add just a few more ingredients and you’ve got this healthy salad.
Chocolate Hazelnut Pudding
These individual desserts will have even the chocolate fiend at your party leaving satisfied.
Serve these up in the am as a pre-feast treat.
The butter-free crust is simple, healthier than the classic and doesn’t need to look flawless.
It’s rustic elegance.
It looks pretty on the plate but is easy to make!
