Light Thanksgiving Menu

You'd never guess that these delightful Thanksgiving recipes are low in fat and calories.

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Herb-Crusted Turkey

Tuscany Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Roasted Corn and Pepper Soup

Scalloped Corn

Two-Bite Veggie Wraps

Cranberry-Pear Relish

Three-Bean Salad

Warm Sweet Potato and Spinach Salad

Fennel Batter Rolls

Sage Potato Rolls

Caramelized Oranges

Lemon-Rosemary Cake

Cinnamon-Pumpkin Custard

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Herb-Crusted Turkey

A coating of seasoned bread crumbs adds a tasty touch to any Thanksgiving turkey.

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Tuscany Stuffed Chicken Breasts

These elegant chicken breasts are stuffed with roasted pepper, sage, and cheese; a white wine-base sauce adds rich flavor.

Roasted Corn and Pepper Soup

Roasting intensifies the flavor of corn and lends a savory sweetness to this soup.

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Scalloped Corn

This lighter version of an old-fashioned classic will be an instant hit at your holiday table.

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Two-Bite Veggie Wraps

Parsley, carrots, and green onions add a pretty pop of color to these yummy wraps. Serve them as your first course.

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Cranberry-Pear Relish

This relish gets its sophisticated flavor from the unexpected (but delicious) combination of pears, cranberries, onions, and rosemary.

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Three-Bean Salad

This healthy three-bean salad gets a lighter coating of oil so that you can enjoy lots of flavor with fewer calories.

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Warm Sweet Potato and Spinach Salad

This antioxidant-rich dish is a snap to make: Just toss the veggies in a large skillet, add dressing, and cook it all up together.

See Warm Sweet Potato and Spinach Salad recipe

Fennel Batter Rolls

With savory onion, aromatic fennel, and pungent pepper, these fresh-from-the-oven rolls are great with winter stews. Add wheat germ to your dough for a heart-healthy boost.

See Fennel Batter Rolls recipe

Sage Potato Rolls

To make these decorative dinner rolls, brush each ball of dough with egg whites. Place a sage leaf on top and secure it with another light coating of egg whites.

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Caramelized Oranges

A mixture of tea and caramelized sugar makes a delicious sauce for this low-fat dessert.

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Lemon-Rosemary Cake

Fresh rosemary gives this tender cake unusual but delicious flavor. Its lemon glaze is a lighter, fresher-tasting alternative to frosting.

See Lemon-Rosemary Cake recipe

Cinnamon-Pumpkin Custard

Reduce calories and fat by omitting the pastry from traditional pumpkin pie. A glossy drizzle of caramelized sugar replaces traditional whipped cream topping.

See Cinnamon-Pumpkin Custard recipe

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