3 DELICIOUS Thanksgiving Sides: Under 250 Calories! #recipes #shorts #thanksgivingrecipes

Thanksgiving sides just got an upgrade! 🦃🍴
From green bean almondine to high-protein sweet potato casserole, these recipes bring big flavor and a healthier spin to your holiday table. ✨

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Sweet Potato Casserole
Per Serving: 195 calories
Serves: 2

Ingredients:
For the Sweet Potato Base-
*1 medium sweet potato (about 1/2 pound), peeled and cubed
*2 tablespoons nonfat Greek yogurt
*2 tablespoons unsweetened oat milk
*1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
*1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
*Pinch of salt
*Pinch of black pepper
*2 tablespoons cooked and mashed chickpeas (for added protein)
For the Topping-
*1/2 cup rolled oats
*2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts
*1/2 tablespoon almond butter (or any nut butter)
*1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:
-Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
-Boil or steam the cubed sweet potato until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the -pot.
-Mash the sweet potato until smooth.
-Stir in the Greek yogurt, oat milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and mashed chickpeas until well combined.
-In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, almond butter, and cinnamon. Mix until evenly coated.
-Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in a small greased baking dish (or individual ramekins).
-Sprinkle the oat and nut topping over the sweet potato base.
-Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
-Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!

Herb & Veggie Stuffing:
Per Serving: 225 calories
Serves: 2

Ingredients:
*4 slices whole grain bread
*1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
*1/2 cup carrots, shredded
*1/2 cup celery, diced
*1/4 cup white onion, diced
*1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
*1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
*1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
*1/4 teaspoon dried sage
*1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
*Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
-Preheat your oven to 400°F.
-Cut whole grain bread into cubes.
-Spread the cubed whole grain bread on a lined baking sheet.
-Bake for about 10-12 minutes until crispy, like croutons.
-In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil.
-Once hot, add the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic.
-Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are translucent.
-Add the toasted bread cubes to the skillet along with the vegetable broth, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
-Stir well to combine, cover, and cook on low heat for about 5-7 minutes.
-Remove from heat and serve warm!

Green Bean Amandine (Green Bean Casserole)
Per Serving: 143 calories
Serves: 2

Ingredients:
*1/2 pound green beans, trimmed
*1 tablespoon olive oil
*2 tablespoons sliced almonds
*1 clove garlic, minced
*Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
*Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
-Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, then drain and set aside.
-In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
-Add the minced garlic and sliced almonds, cooking until the almonds are golden and fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
-Add the blanched green beans, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
-Toss to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
-Remove from heat and serve warm.