Looking for healthy holiday recipes that don’t compromise on flavour? These crowd-pleasing dishes are perfect for parties, easy to make, and packed with nutrition to balance out holiday indulgences!

This holiday season, bring something healthy (and delicious!) to the table. These recipes are crowd-pleasers packed with flavor and nutrition, so you can enjoy festive gatherings while keeping your wellness goals in check. Here are four easy and nutritious holiday recipes to share with friends and family at your next holiday get-together.

1. Roasted Vegetable & Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as carrots, capsicum, and zucchini), chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh herbs (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2. Cook quinoa according to package instructions, then set aside.
3. Toss vegetables in olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes.
4. Combine the roasted vegetables with quinoa and fresh herbs for a beautiful and hearty salad that’s perfect for parties.

2. Stuffed Mini Peppers

Ingredients

• • 12 small sweet peppers, halved and de-seeded
  • 1/2 cup hummus (store-bought or homemade)
  • 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Fresh basil leaves

1. Cut the sweet peppers in half and remove seeds.
2. Fill each pepper half with about a teaspoon of hummus.
3. Top with half a cherry tomato and a fresh basil leaf for a pop of colour and flavour.

3. Zucchini Fritters

Ingredients:

• 2 large zucchinis, grated and squeezed dry
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Olive oil, for frying

4. Spinach and Feta Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients:

• 12 button mushrooms, stems removed
• 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, mix spinach, feta, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Stuff each mushroom cap with the spinach mixture.
4. Arrange stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until tender.

5. Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic Dip

Ingredients for Fries:

• Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Toss sweet potato wedges with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Spread wedges on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway.
  4. For the dip, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Season with salt to taste.

6. Avocado Deviled Eggs

• Ingredients:

  • 6 hard-boiled eggs, halved
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Paprika, for garnish

• Instructions:

  1. Scoop out the yolks from the halved eggs.
  2. In a bowl, mash the yolks with avocado, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Spoon the mixture back into the egg whites.
  4. Sprinkle with paprika for garnish and serve chilled.

7. Salsa Verde

Ingredients for Salsa Verde:

• 1 bunch fresh parsley, stems removed
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 small green chili (optional, for added heat)
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions for Salsa Verde:

1. In a food processor, combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, chili, and lime juice. Pulse until finely chopped.
2. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending until a smooth consistency forms.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve as a fresh, zesty dip with healthy crackers.

Healthy Cracker Suggestions:

• Whole-grain or seed-based crackers are perfect for pairing with this dip, adding crunch without processed ingredients. Look for options like flaxseed crackers, whole-wheat crackers, or homemade almond flour crackers.

These healthy holiday recipes offer something for everyone at the party, from light appetisers to sweet treats. With a balance of flavour and nutrition, you can enjoy festive gatherings without missing out on your wellness goals. Try these recipes and share the joy of healthy holiday eating!