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Make these traditional Thanksgiving sides healthier

Make these traditional Thanksgiving sides healthier

27 Nov 2024 by Ted Escobedo   3 min read

Mashed potatoes: These healthy mashed potatoes are made lighter with Greek yogurt and almond milk. They’re still super creamy, flavorful and make for the perfect side dish for the holidays or any meal.
Ingredients
• Yukon gold potatoes
• Almond Milk
• Greek Yogurt
• Butter
• Salt & pepper
• Garlic & onion powder
• Fresh chives (optional)
Directions
• Boil: Place the peeled and chopped potatoes in a large pot, add enough water to cover the potatoes and heat until the water is boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender (about 15-20 minutes).
• Mash: Drain the potatoes and add back to the pot for mashing. Add milk, butter, Greek yogurt, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder to the potatoes and mash using a potato masher or fork until you reach your desired texture, adding more almond milk if needed.
Healthy Cranberry Sauce: Forget the can and all the preservatives, added sugars and corn syrup, try this natural cranberry dressing.
Ingredients
• Fresh cranberries
• Maple syrup
• Orange juice and zest
• Vanilla Extract
Directions
• Combine the fresh cranberries, maple syrup and orange juice in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low heat to simmer.
Cooked cranberries in a saucepan with grated orange zest added on top.
• Stir the mixture occasionally so it doesn’t burn. The sauce is ready when the cranberries have popped open, and the sauce has thickened a bit. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and orange zest.

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