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Christmas time is the truly the most wonderful time of the year! Especially when it comes to delicious foods and mouthwatering desserts! There are endless options what to serve at your Christmas dinner, besides the classic mashed potatoes, stuffing, and turkey! If you want to plan a more healthy Christmas dinner we’ve put together the ultimate list for you! Keto friendly, lactose friendly, and even recipes to keep you on your diet. Explore amazing ways to cook your favorite dishes in a more health conscious ways. Check out our complete list of healthy dishes to serve at Christmas dinner below.
Savory Healthy Dishes to Serve at Christmas Dinner
Fresh salads, unique ways to cook your turkey, and amazing vegetable and side dish options that everyone will be drooling over! We have covered everything you need to have the perfect feast this holiday season. We all know the famous Christmas pounds we tend to put on each season, so why not learn to create amazing dishes that won’t increase the waist line! Check them out below and have a very Merry Christmas!
Healthy Christmas Dinner Ideas
Preparing a roasted turkey doesn’t have to feel intimidating. Follow this simple recipe for making a classic and delicious roast turkey breast main dish.
Present a gorgeous, festive, red and green Christmas Salad with an easy pomegranate vinaigrette dressing topped with sparkling pomegranate seeds, D'Anjou pears for the little trees, spicy candied pecans, ruby red dried cranberries, and juicy raspberries. Now, this salad says Happy Holidays
This Healthy Green Bean Casserole is made from scratch, lighter, and much more delicious than your traditional green bean casserole. Here’s how you can make a healthier and gluten-free version of a green bean casserole this holiday season!
Easy Garlic Butter Mushroom Skillet is made with clarified butter and lots of garlic and thyme. It’s a great side dish that goes well with everything such as chicken, steak or fish and it’s done in just 10 minutes.
These easy mashed potatoes use buttery yellow potatoes and our Magic Cauliflower Cream for a lightened-up recipe that's naturally vegan and dairy-free!
This easy cauliflower creamed corn uses our Magic Cauliflower Cream for a healthy swap! Vegan and dairy-free.
A trio of colorful vegetables including spaghetti squash, carrots and zucchini, tossed with garlic, butter fresh herbs and parmesan cheese.
Mix up this holiday season with this delicious dry brined, reverse-seared prime rib! A great addition to any Christmas dinner spread.
Roasted Cauliflower and Carrots with Garlic and Thyme is an easy dish to make and healthy too! By chopping your vegetables into small pieces and roasting them in the oven, ordinary vegetables transform into a sweet side dish that your family will love!
This is the juiciest and most flavorful cast-iron roast chicken with finger-licking pan juices and deliciously flavored with Italian seasoning and creamy Brie cheese.
You'll love this mandarin orange cranberry sauce recipe. It's a perfect side dish for Holiday meals, whether it is at your Thanksgiving table, for Christmas, or for New Year.
Whip up a delicious Indian-inspired Brussels Sprouts curry in just 20 minutes. Whether you're craving sprouts or you've got holiday season leftovers on your hands, this recipe's got your back. Learn the secrets to crafting a fragrant sauce with all the right spices, along with handy tips on prepping, and cooking sprouts, with serving suggestions, storage tricks and more.
This creamy roasted vegetable soup has fiery, rich flavors and a smooth, pureed texture. Filled with carrots, tomatoes, zucchini, and more, this soup is the perfect comforting yet nutritious lunch or dinner for cold, rainy days. And the best part is that it’s easy to prepare! It’s suitable for vegan, paleo, and dairy-free diets.
This creamy cauliflower puree recipe is smooth like mashed potatoes with savory, salty, garlic, and herb flavors! It’s an easy side dish to make for a simple weeknight dinner or an elevated holiday meal.
This cranberry orange relish is so good you will never want to buy store-bought cranberry sauce ever again. It only takes 5 minutes to make and one day to marinate, and no cooking is required! Simplify cooking on Thanksgiving day and make this up to 5 days before the big meal.
This traditional Ensalada de Nochebuena or Christmas Eve Salad is a colourful fruit salad featuring fresh pomegranates, oranges, pineapple, jicama and beets in a citrusy dressing.
Perfectly roasted green beans and potatoes are easy to make in the oven. This sheet pan roasted vegetables recipe makes any meal special!
Fluffy and sweet, this carrot casserole is like a dessert souffle, but easier to make! Bake this carrot dessert recipe for the holidays.
Sometimes you want turkey but you don't want to cook an entire turkey dinner in the oven. And if this is one of those times, this Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Stuffing is ideal! It's the perfect meal for special occasion small gatherings.
Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips are an easy side dish that pairs beautifully with a variety of main courses, from roast chicken to ribeye steak.
Juicy, tender Stuffed Pork Tenderloin is filled with a Mediterranean spinach and feta cheese blend and then covered in a tangy balsamic and rosemary sauce. Any home cook can make this gorgeous pork tenderloin recipe with restaurant-worthy results!
Pomegranate salad is loaded with fresh kale, apple, pomegranate, cranberries, & pecans topped with feta cheese in a tangy maple Dijon vinaigrette.
This fluff salad features tart, fresh cranberries gently simmered into a sauce and then folded into fluffy whipped cream. The result is a perfectly sweet-tart and mouthwatering side or fresh dessert.
Add some color to tonight’s dinner with this simple, tasty Cranberry Chicken. This tangy, creamy chicken has only a few main ingredients. This makes it a perfect holiday or weeknight dinner for enjoying a meal with the family.
This fun and festive cranberry jalapeño dip is sweet, spicy and so flavorful! It is super easy to make and only takes 5 minutes from start to finish. This creamy cranberry jalapeño cream cheese dip is great for holidays, entertaining, and parties!
These roasted butternut squash steaks are sweet, bold, and oh-so-delicious. With a handful of pantry basics, this recipe is all about simplicity and taste. They are heavenly served with my creamy polenta.
If you are looking for a hearty, filling, and comforting one-pot dinner, take a look at his vegan pot roast. Large portobello mushroom caps and a wide variety of veggies are stewed in a rich and flavorful red wine gravy. It is easy to make and much faster than any classic recipe.
Cook up these delightful Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms for a great appetizer to impress your guests at your next holiday party or gathering.
A baked salmon fillet topped with a dukkah crumb and served with a fennel and orange salad. A deliciously stunning centerpiece, perfect for every special occasion. This recipe is not only simple to make but will delight your guests with beautifully cooked salmon and a warming dukkah spice mix. Let us show you how to recreate this delicious dish.
These luxurious homemade large spinach ricotta gnocchi from Northern Italy are just the best gnocchi ever! Perfect as a starter or a side dish you can make and bake them in advance and then reheat without losing any deliciousness!
Balsamic Roasted Carrots are an easy yet flavorful side dish that’s perfect alongside any entrée. Tender, caramelized carrots are coated in a savory-sweet vinegar glaze.
This Roasted Delicata Squash Recipe has a no-cook, two-ingredient glaze that sets it apart from ordinary roasted squash recipes. A perfect blend of sweet, savory and citrusy.
How do you cook butternut squash in an air fryer? Learn how to air fry butternut squash with this easy butternut squash air fryer recipe.
Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes is ultra creamy, smooth and easy. It is the perfect side dish for the holidays or any main course for dinner. Ready in under 20 minutes!
This Christmas Caprese Salad features juicy tomato slices, fresh mozzarella and basil leaves arranged in the shape of a candy cane. Serve it as a holiday salad or as a simple Christmas appetizer. This fun and festive candy cane caprese is always a hit around the holidays and the best part is that it’s super easy to make and can be assembled in minutes!
These Smoky Roasted Brussels Sprouts are the perfect side dish when you want to add some extra nutrition AND flavor to your plate. These would also be a perfect addition to a holiday dinner! Super easy to prepare, and done in 35 minutes. Enjoy!
This Pomegranate Wild Rice Salad is the perfect combination of flavors: slightly nutty, slightly earthy, slightly sweet, and overall delicious. A great option for any meal, but especially perfect for a holiday table as many of these flavors are a slight nod to the winter holidays!
A super easy recipe for pumpkin soup without stock. You only need one pot and about 30-minutes to whip up this creamy pumpkin soup!
A hearty, nourishing rice & carrot casserole, topped with a buttery breadcrumb layer.
Baked in the oven, this edamame recipe is a tasty snack with only 123 calories! A filling food that will help you reach your weight goals.
Celebrate Christmas in style with this cute Christmas tree shaped vegetable platter! Broccoli makes the green branches, red cherry tomatoes make the ornaments, cauliflower makes the white snow and the yellow bell pepper makes the bright star!
A hearty warm quinoa salad that can be served as an entree or a Thanksgiving side dish. It is super fulfilling, flavorful, full of textures, and loaded with healthy ingredients like squash, apples, and pomegranate.
This beautiful edible Christmas wreath appetizer platter will be the talk of your Holiday party! Christmas wreath veggie tray made out of broccoli, cherry tomatoes and fresh rosemary, with the dipping sauce in the middle – yes, please!
Learn how to make easy, low-carb, gluten-free and grain-free mini pizzas with butternut squash, eggplant or zucchini by following one simple recipe.
This Christmas salad is a blend of mixed greens, oranges, pomegranate, feta cheese and candied pecans, all tossed in a homemade dressing. An easy and festive salad that is the perfect addition to any holiday menu!
This easy Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast is my favorite no-fuss alternative to a full-size turkey. Perfect for smaller groups or families, the result is juicy, delicious, perfectly seasoned roast turkey breast every time!
Buttermilk Brined Turkey Breast is low stress and easy, making for a less hectic prep for your holiday meal. The brine makes the meat moist and tender!
If you want comfort food at its finest, look no further than this Pumpkin and Mushroom Risotto! This is one of the tastiest Pumpkin recipes you’ll find. Grated Parmesan Cheese, Shallots, Dry White Wine, Vegetable Stock, and earthy Mushrooms team up with creamy pumpkin risotto for a combo that can’t be beat on a cool Fall evening.
These air fryer oyster mushrooms will amaze you! They have a perfectly golden and crispy coating with a moist and chewy interior. A great appetizer or side dish to wow your dinner guest!
Crock Pot Turkey Breast - Wholesome Yum - Easy healthy recipes. 10 ingredients or less.
Learn how to cook turkey breast in the slow cooker with this Crock Pot turkey breast recipe. It's juicy, flavorful, and super easy!
Planning holiday meals can be overwhelming. There are extra people to feed, multiple dishes to coordinate and never enough oven space. This roast Christmas chicken cooks quickly in the air fryer, so it’s an ideal choice for a special meal.
Instant Pot Lamb is ready in just 90 minutes! This recipe makes a great Sunday roast, and is perfect for serving at Christmas or Easter.
Making air fryer asparagus is quick, simple, and creates the perfectly crunchy yet tender side dish for any night of the week.
This Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Turkey breast is loaded with flavor, super easy to make, and baked to perfection. Learn how to roast turkey breast for an epic option for dinner or a special holiday meal.
Braised red cabbage is an absolute classic side dish here in Germany. During the Christmas season, it just can’t miss. It’s served alongside roasts and potatoes and is an essential part of the Christmas vibe for many Germans and Brits. A mix of spices, vinegar, marmalade and apples give the dish its beautiful deep flavour. If you haven’t had it before, braised red cabbage is a delicious side I can recommend to try!
These Georgian Eggplant Rolls With Walnut Filling are a delightfully simply, healthy vegan appetizer. Three ingredients, some artfully chosen spices, and less than an hour of time and you have a vegan treat for the tastebuds with these walnut stuffed eggplant rolls.
The perfect vegan pie for a Christmas Festive Main. Full of delicious vegan ingredients. A show stopper for all your guests!
Mediterranean Stuffed Acorn Squash takes your favorite flavors and stuffs them in roasted acorn squash. Quinoa, dried cranberries, pine nuts, fresh herbs and chickpeas create a healthy, vegetarian filling. This is a wonderful plant-based meal that your family will love!
So quick to make, but this Easy Christmas Appetizer “Hummus Wreath” is guaranteed to impress everyone at your holiday party! Even better? It can be made completely ahead – total bonus during the busy holiday season!
This easy scallop appetizer will “wow” your guests and be your go-to baked sea scallops recipe because it’s easy to make and can be prepared in advance. Baked sea scallops in their shell make an impressive starter to a special meal.
This is the best sugar free cranberry sauce recipe! It's so easy to make and this healthy cranberry sauce uses orange juice, vanilla extract and grated apple instead of sugar. With hints of cinnamon and vanilla it's perfect for the holidays and is safe for those with diabetes and on a vegan, low carb, paleo or Whole30 diet.
This is the best turnip and apple casserole recipe. This dish was inspired by the Turnips 'N' Apples Casserole from the Best of Bridge Cookbook. Made with turnips, apples, coconut sugar, cinnamon and almond flour this is a healthy version of that classic side dish. This dish is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any fall occasion.
Perfect to enjoy while your meal cooks or even during! Plus it's very healthy and festive!
This recipe shows you how to stove-top pot roast pheasant and how to serve it with shallots and caramelized apple pieces.
Cranberry Apple Coleslaw is a fun twist to a classic with a Christmas flair, using red cabbage, cranberry juice, apples and a topping of almonds.
If you are looking for cute Christmas appetizers, I have the perfect idea for you! These adorable little Christmas Tree Appetizers are perfect for holiday parties or get togethers. They are simple to make, use common ingredients and their cute presentation cannot be beat!