🤸‍♂️ Weekly Wellness Challenge ⏰ 🎄🍖 Delicious and Nutritious Christmas Feast 🥕 🎄

🤔 Need some Christmas Feast inspiration? Get ready to rock this festive season with our Christmas Food Challenge - Healthy Edition. It's time to indulge in traditional Christmas delights, but with a healthy twist! Let's create a feast that's not just scrumptious but also nourishes our body and soul. 🍒🎄

👩‍🍳 Appetizer: Baked Parmesan Zucchini Sticks 🥒

Ingredients: 4 zucchinis (cut into sticks), 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, 1 tsp garlic powder, olive oil, salt, pepper.

Instructions: Toss zucchini with oil, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, pepper. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.

👩‍🍳 Appetizer: Cranberry Walnut Salad 🥗

Ingredients: Mixed greens, 1 cup cranberries (fresh or dried), 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, crumbled feta cheese, balsamic vinaigrette.

Instructions: Toss greens with cranberries, walnuts, and feta. Drizzle with vinaigrette.

👩‍🍳 Main Course: Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast 🍗

Ingredients: 1 turkey breast, olive oil, mixed herbs (thyme, rosemary), 2 lemons, salt, pepper.

Instructions: Rub turkey with oil, herbs, salt, pepper. Add lemon slices. Roast at 325°F until cooked.

👩‍🍳 Main Course: Vegetable Shepherd's Pie 🥧

Ingredients: 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn); 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can lentils, drained; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup vegetable broth; 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes.

Instructions: Sauté onion and garlic. Add vegetables, lentils, tomato paste, and broth. Simmer. Spread in a baking dish, top with sweet potato mash. Bake at 350°F until golden.

👩‍🍳 Side Dish: Sweet Potato Mash with Cinnamon 🍠

Ingredients: 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1/4 cup almond milk; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp cinnamon; salt.

Instructions: Boil sweet potatoes until tender, drain and return to the pot. Add almond milk, olive oil, cinnamon and salt. Mash until smooth and creamy.

👩‍🍳 Side Dish: Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon 🥓

Ingredients: 1 lb Brussels sprouts (halved), 4 strips turkey bacon (chopped), 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Instructions: Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Add bacon. Roast at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until caramelized.

👩‍🍳 Dessert: Apple Rhubarb Pie 🥓

Ingredients: 2 cups diced rhubarb, 2 cups sliced apples, 1/2 cup of maple syrup, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1 pre-made whole pie crust

Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix rhubarb, apples, maple syrup, and nutmeg in a bowl. Pour mixture in the crust and bake for 45 minutes or until filling is bubbly and crust is golden.

👩‍🍳 Dessert: Poached Pears with Cinnamon and Vanilla 🍐

Ingredients: 4 ripe pears, peeled; 4 cups water; 1/2 cup honey; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 vanilla pod.

Instructions: In a saucepan, combine water, honey, cinnamon, and vanilla. Add pears and simmer until tender. Serve warm or chilled.

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Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and should not substitute for professional medical or dietary advice.