Healthy can mean a million things and when I originally decided to put together this round-up of healthy recipes, I realized I would need to be a bit more specific. So I decided to set the boundaries based on what is healthy for my body as a Type 1 Diabetic and that means low-carbohydrate recipes sweetened with more natural ingredients, if they are sweetened at all. My body does not produce insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels, so in my daily life, I generally eat low in carbohydrates to stay healthy. Sure, I definitely indulge sometimes but especially around the holidays, it’s important to gain as much control as I can over my sugar and that begins with the recipes I put on the table.
I’ve divided the recipes into categories and I hope this round-up will help you plan your holiday menu this year!
APPETIZERS & SIDE DISHES
Roasted Green Beans with Pomegranate Seeds from It’s Raining Flour
Delicata Squash Casserole from Gin in the Kitchen
Roasted Beet and Winter Squash Salad from Ronnie Fein
Kale and Butternut Squash Salad from The Aussie Gourmet
Roasted Purple Cabbage from Kitchen Tested
Eggplant Salad from At Nelly’s
Honey Roasted Root Vegetables with Apples from Family Friends Food
Asian Broccoli Slaw from Spice and Zest
Fire Roasted Eggplant from Peas Love & Carrots
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Potato Kugel from Gin in the Kitchen
Braised Leeks with Thyme and Pomegranate from The Nosher
Smokey Zucchini Baba Ghanoush from The Little Ferraro Kitchen
Za’atar Roasted Kabocha Squash with Silan from Busy In Brooklyn
Roasted Garlic & Mushroom Spaghetti Squash Casserole from Kitchen Tested
Cinnamon Roasted Kabocha Squash from Buddha Bowls and Burpees
SOUPS
Ginger Miso Kabocha Squash Soup from Kitchen Tested
Leftover Beef Ramen Zoodle Soup from The Aussie Gourmet
Creamy Non-Dairy Asparagus Soup from Kosher Like Me on The Nosher
Roasted Tomato Soup from Busy In Brooklyn
MEAT & POULTRY
Texas-Style Dry Rub Brisket from Kitchen Tested
Sausage and Veggies from Between Carpools
Roasted Unstuffed Cabbage from Kitchen Tested
The Ultimate Celebration Rib Roast from Joy of Kosher
Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Capons from Overtime Cook
Roasted Shabbat Chicken with Spring Vegetables from What Jew Wanna Eat
Rosemary Balsamic Chicken from Joy of Kosher
20 Minute Chicken with Apricot and Pistachios from The Kosher Tomato
Simanim Chicken from Cooking In Heelss
Roasted Chicken with Apples from Beth Warren Nutrition
Healthy Crockpot Turkey Meatballs in a Tomato Spinach Sauce from Overtime Cook
Harissa Roasted Chicken from Busy In Brooklyn
Baby Lamb Chops with with Minty Chimichurri Sauce from Cook With Chef Eitan
Leek & Fennel Veal Roast from Kitchen Tested
Miso Apricot Glazed Turkey from Dini Delivers
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