Thanksgiving Recipes That Are Good For Your Soul (And Your Physique)
As we enter the holiday season (where the hell did the year go??) we are coming at you with healthy recipes to #stopthebloat and actually leave you feeling good! We’ve gathered recipes from some of our favorite bloggers & influencers as well as some LP team favorites to satisfy your taste buds this Thanksgiving – everything from appetizers to sides to desserts, we have you covered! Bon appétit and Happy Thanksgiving!
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Appetizers
SMOKED SALMON STUFFED FIGS WITH PISTACHIO – @healthywithnedi
WHAT YOU NEED:
– 1 pack of smoked salmon
– 6 Fresh figs (halved)
– 2 tablespoons of honey
– 1/2 cup pistachios, finely chopped
– 6 tsp goat cheese
– 6 tsp balsamic vinegar (preferably fig balsamic vinegar)
– Black pepper for seasoning
WHAT TO DO:
– Place 2 pieces of smoked salmon on a serving dish/ marble board.
– Dip the bottom of the figs in honey and then in chopped pistachios.
– Place fig halves on top of the smoked salmon and lightly top with 1 teaspoon of goat cheese in the center.
– Sprinkle with pistachio, drizzle balsamic vinegar and season with black pepper. Serve and enjoy!
PUMPKIN HUMMUS – @rachaelsgoodeats
WHAT YOU NEED:
– 1 can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
– 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
– 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
– 1 lemon, squeezed
– 3 tbsp tahini
– 1/2 tsp paprika
– 1/2 tsp cumin
– pink salt, to taste
– ground pepper, to taste
– 1 tsp ‘everything’ seasoning
– 3 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped
WHAT TO DO:
– Combine all ingredients in food processor or blender and blend until it reaches a smooth consistency.
– Top it off with ‘everything’ seasoning, fresh parsley and paprika.
– Serve with nuts, olives, chopped veggies, fresh fruit, and Simple Mills crackers. Enjoy!!
SWEET POTATO CRISPS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND “CANDIED” PECANS – @broccyourbody
WHAT YOU NEED:
– 2 Sweet potatoes
– Avocado or olive oil
– Ghee (or coconut oil)
– Crushed raw pecans
– Cinnamon
– Maple syrup
– Goat Cheese crumbles
– Rosemary
– Honey
– Salt
– Pepper
WHAT TO DO:
– Thinly slice 2 sweet potatoes and toss avocado oil (or olive oil), salt and pepper.
– Bake at 450 degrees for 25-30 minutes, flipping half way through
– While the sweet potatoes bake, add ghee (or coconut oil), crushed raw pecans, cinnamon and some maple syrup in a skillet on medium-high heat for about 2 minutes (careful, they burn quick!)
– Once sweet potatoes are cooked and crispy, top with goat cheese crumbles, the “candied” pecans, rosemary, and a drizzle of honey
– Garnish with some additional rosemary sprigs and enjoy with a festive cocktail