The holiday season has arrived, with its cozy atmosphere, joyful celebrations and inevitable indulgences. From Thanksgiving feasts to Christmas cookie exchanges to Aunt Eva's irresistible jelly donuts to, of course, the remaining Halloween candy, fall and winter feel like a constant canyon festival.
Resisting it completely is pretty futile (let's be real). So it's helpful to learn ways to reduce the effects of holiday binge eating. One option is to serve sumptuous celebratory dishes in small portions and focus on savoring them slowly. Another option is to counter the holiday calorie bomb meals with lighter meals in between.
Contrary to popular belief, eating “light” doesn't have to be tasteless, boring or unsatisfying. Also, contrary to common practice, meals don't have to fill the entire plate, especially if you're trying to balance out a heavy holiday meal.
You can enjoy the blessings of the season in a well-balanced manner. Whether you prefer to eat low-carb, plant-based, gluten-free, or just about anything under the sun, here are these 10 easy, low-calorie meals from a range of diets.
All of these recipes have less than 600 calories per serving (and most have significantly less calories) and can be made in under 30 minutes.Albertsons made it easier to find ○ Organic® You can add ingredients directly to your shopping cart, making meal preparation even easier.
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Eggs and ham aren't completely green, but they're closealbertsons
Breakfast skillet with vegetables, eggs and ham
273 calories | 20 minutes
material:
1 (5oz) package baby spinach
2 egg
1 clove garlic
4 slices prosciutto
Middle 1/2 yellow onion
Junior high school 1 zucchini squash
1/8 cup butter, unsalted
1 pinch crushed red chili pepper
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Turn on the power of cauliflower.albertsons
Creamy cauliflower salad with ham, celery and dill
345 calories | 20 minutes
1/2 medium head cauliflower
One celery
1/4 bundle fresh dill
8 oz. ham steakboneless
1/2 shallot
1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
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Are you a fan of plant-based foods? This combo looks delicious. albertsons
Chili tofu skewers with ranch cabbage, apple and cucumber slaw
568 calories | 20 minutes
1 avocado
1/2 english cucumber
1 (12 oz) package additional firm tofu
1 granny smith apple
3 tablespoons (45ml) ranch dressing
1/2 (14 oz bag) Shredded cabbage (coleslaw mix)
2 teaspoons Chili powder
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
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Sometimes you just need a frittata.albertsons
Frittata with peppers, olives and sun-dried tomatoes with parmesan cheese
513 calories | 25 minutes
6 eggs
1/2 cup kalamata olivea hole opened
2 oz Parmesan cheese
1 red pepper
Middle 1/2 red onion
8 dried tomatoesoil pack
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
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If you'd like, I'd like some caprese too.albertsons
Balsamic grilled chicken and classic caprese salad
509 calories | 25 minutes
3/4 pound chicken breast, boneless, skinless
1/2 small pack fresh basil
Fresh 1/2 (8 oz pack) mozzarella cheese
1 clove garlic
3 tomato
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
4 3/4 pinch black pepper
1 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
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These mushrooms certainly look poppy.albertsons
Warm goat cheese, parmesan and sun-dried tomatoes stuffed with mushrooms
187 calories | 35 minutes
1/2 pound cremini mushroom
1 clove garlic
1/2 (4 oz) log goat milk cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan cheeseshredded
2 dried tomatoesoil pack
1 1/4 knob crushed red chili pepper
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 pinches salt
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Now, avocado toast. English muffin pizza has arrived.albertsons
English muffin pizza with basil pesto, goat cheese and tomato
327 calories | 10 minutes
3 tablespoons (45ml) basil paste
2 English Muffin
1/2 (4 oz) log goat milk cheese
1/2 pint grape tomato
3/4 pinch black pepper
2 pinches salt
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A pita pocket with a colorful punch.albertsons
Warm pita pockets with turkey, cheddar, roasted red pepper and parsley
313 calories | 20 minutes
1/4 (8oz) block Cheddar cheese
1/2 bunch Italian (flat leaf) parsley
4 oz oven roasted turkey breast, sliced
1/2 (12 oz) jar roasted red peppers
1 whole wheat pita
3/4 pinch black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
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Did you say, “Go over there, avocado toast”? What we wanted to say was, “Put some prosciutto on it!” albertsons
Avocado toast with crispy prosciutto
283 calories | 10 minutes
1 avocado
2 slices prosciutto
2 slices Whole-grain bread
1 5/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
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Vegetarian chili with an autumn twistalbertsons
Black bean and pumpkin chili with cheddar
444 calories | 30 minutes
2 (15 oz cans) Black bean
1/2 (8 oz) block Cheddar cheese
2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
2 cloves garlic
2 green pepper
1 small bundle Green onion (green onion)
1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin puree
Junior high school 1 yellow onion
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
5 7/8 tsp Chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons cumin, Ground
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
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