The Best Low Calorie Recipes For Christmas That You Will Love

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It’s time to start thinking about delectable recipes to make during the holidays since Christmas is quickly approaching. I have 10 recipes for a weight reduction Christmas if you want to be extra careful this year! With the exception of one, every dish is under 150 calories, so you can feel good about sharing them with friends and family throughout the holidays!

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Cooking Making Essentials to Invest In
Low Calorie recipes For Christmas

Cooking Making Essentials to Invest In

Large turkey roasting pan

Wire Cooling Racks

Stand Mixer

Non-stick baking sheets

flexible spatula

Low Calorie recipes For Christmas

Baked Lemon Herb Chicken

Ingredients:

Chicken breast
Lemon Juice
Cloves of garlic
Thyme
Fresh rosemary
Salt and pepper

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
Place the chicken breasts in an ovenproof dish.
Mix together the lemon juice, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper.
Pour over the chicken.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.

Cauliflower and Broccoli Gratin

Ingredients:

Cauliflower
Broccoli
Low-fat milk
Parmesan cheese
Whole wheat breadcrumbs
Nutmeg

Instructions:

Steam cauliflower and broccoli until tender.
Blend low-fat milk with nutmeg.
Layer cauliflower and broccoli in a baking dish, pour milk mixture over them.
Top with Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
Bake until golden brown.

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Black Beans

Ingredients:

Bell peppers
Quinoa
Black beans
Corn
Cumin
Chili powder
Salsa

Instructions:

Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
Mix quinoa with black beans, corn, cumin, and chili powder.
Cut bell peppers in half, stuff with quinoa mixture.
Bake until peppers are tender.
Top with salsa before serving.

Herb-Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:

Sweet potatoes
Olive oil
Rosemary
Thyme
Garlic powder
Salt and pepper

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut sweet potatoes into wedges.
Toss with olive oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Roast until golden and crispy.

Garlic and Herb Roasted Shrimp

Ingredients:

Shrimp
Olive oil
Garlic
Parsley
Lemon juice
Salt and pepper

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Mix shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Roast for 12-15 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.

Spinach and Feta Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients:

Mushrooms
Spinach
Feta cheese
Garlic
Olive oil
Salt and pepper

Instructions:

Remove stems from mushrooms and set aside.
Sauté chopped mushroom stems, spinach, garlic, and olive oil until wilted.
Mix in crumbled feta.
Stuff mushroom caps with the mixture.
Bake until mushrooms are tender.

Cranberry and Walnut Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

Quinoa
Dried cranberries
Walnuts
Orange zest
Balsamic vinaigrette
Salt and pepper

Instructions:

Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
Mix cooked quinoa with dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, orange zest, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Season with salt and pepper.

Green Bean Almondine

Ingredients:

Green beans
Almonds
Olive oil
Lemon juice
Garlic
Salt and pepper

Instructions:

Blanch green beans until crisp-tender.
Sauté almonds in olive oil until golden.
Add minced garlic and cook briefly.
Toss green beans in the almond mixture.
Drizzle with lemon juice, season with salt and pepper.

Baked Salmon with Dill Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients:

Salmon fillets
Greek yogurt
Fresh dill
Lemon juice
Garlic
Salt and pepper

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place salmon on a baking sheet.
Mix Greek yogurt with chopped dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Spread the yogurt mixture over the salmon.
Bake until salmon flakes easily.