Healthy Christmas recipes (2024)

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  • Healthy roast turkey crown

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.4 ratings

    Roast a turkey crown if you're catering to fewer people this Christmas. It's also a lighter option if you don't want to overindulge on the big day

    • 1 hr 55 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • Roast potatoes with paprika

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.10 ratings

    Make roast potatoes that are tasty and healthy. Smoked paprika adds flavour and we have a top tip for a crispy finish. Ideal for Sunday lunch, or Christmas Day

    • 1 hr 40 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Healthy gravy

    A star rating of 3.5 out of 5.6 ratings

    Serve this healthy, low-fat gravy with Sunday lunch, bangers and mash, or even with turkey on Christmas Day. It can be frozen, too, if you want to make it ahead

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • Healthy stuffing balls

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.3 ratings

    Looking for a veggie stuffing to serve with a special roast dinner? Made with dried apricots and nuts, this healthy option is low-fat yet full of flavour

    • 1 hr 5 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • Tangy chicory salad

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Dress this chicory salad with sherry vinegar, honey and orange for a taste of sunshine in winter. It's ideal for a Christmas buffet served with ham

    • 10 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • Parsnip gnocchi

    A star rating of 3.4 out of 5.19 ratings

    Take parsnips to another level by turning them into gnocchi with a crunchy walnut crumb. This moreish dish is vegan, healthy and delicious

    • 1 hr 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Chilli-charred brussels sprouts

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.23 ratings

    Spruce up brussels sprouts for Christmas Day with the addition of garlic, lemon and chilli. The result is a flavourful vegan side dish that’s healthy too

    • 40 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Roasted red pepper soup with crispy croutons

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Warm up on colder evenings with this vibrant soup, spiked with fiery chilli powder and harissa. The crispy croutons are optional but add a satisfying crunch

    • 27 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Spruce up your carrots for the Christmas dinner table with a mustard and sherry dressing for extra flavour. Scatter over toasted hazelnuts to serve

    • 18 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Gluten-free
  • A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.48 ratings

    Try something different this Christmas, combine parsnips with celeriac, nutmeg, sage and cream then top with crunchy breadcrumbs for an impressive side dish

    • 1 hr
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • Stir-fried festive cabbage

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.2 ratings

    Try this festive red cabbage with cranberry sauce, red wine and orange as a side dish for Christmas dinner. The flavours are as vivid as the colours

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.15 ratings

    Try a new approach to cooking these traditional winter greens. Bake your sprouts with nuts and bacon lardons – great for a roast with all the trimmings.

    • 45 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.13 ratings

    Combine chickpeas and aubergine with garlic and cumin for these tasty, healthy vegan canapés. Everyone will love them served with our harissa yogurt

    • 1 hr 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.10 ratings

    A healthy, all-in-one roast lunch, that supplies two portions of veg and a vitamin C boost

    • 1 hr 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.8 ratings

    This versatile root vegetable can be roasted like a potato - with a drizzle of honey and sprinkling of spice you get a very special side dish

    • 1 hr
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • Garlic roast potatoes

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Crispy roasties are essential to any Sunday dinner. Everyone's favourite side can only be improved by roasting in goose fat, with garlic and herbs

    • 1 hr 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Gluten-free
  • Turkey minestrone

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.5 ratings

    A warm and comforting turkey soup recipe to put your Christmas leftovers to good use. Easy to prepare and low fat, this soup is a perfect post-Christmas pick me up

    • 1 hr 5 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.6 ratings

    Buy ready-shaped corn tortillas to save time with these easy, healthy seafood canapés - perfect for a party or buffet spread

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.11 ratings

    This one-tray, vibrant and veg-heavy roast chicken dish provides four of your five-a-day

    • 1 hr 45 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Gluten-free
  • A star rating of 4 out of 5.2 ratings

    A versatile side dish of quick cooked greens with earthy nut butter

    • 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.42 ratings

    The perfect caramelised carrots to accompany any roast - try them alongside your Sunday lunch or Christmas turkey

    • 55 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.64 ratings

    This classic easy side dish of tangy red cabbage is a great accompaniment to cold or hot cooked meats. Serve as part of a big spread or buffet

    • 1 hr 55 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • Potato rösti

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.30 ratings

    This popular Swiss dish of pan-fried, golden potato patties with onion and sage makes a delicious side dish for two – perfect on its own, or top with a fried egg

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
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