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8 Lighter Takes on Canadian Christmas Dishes

Published December 20, 2022
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8 Lighter Takes on Canadian Christmas Dishes
Published December 20, 2022
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This holiday season we’re mixing things up with twists on traditional holiday dishes from around the world. Up next, we look to our neighbors to the North. Try one of these lighter takes on traditional Canadian Christmas dishes. They have a familiar look and feel but with a bit of flair.

1. STUFFED TOMATOES WITH FREEKEH, KALE AND CHICKPEAS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 334; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol, 14mg; Sodium: 392mg; Carbohydrate: 47g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 15g

2. RUSTIC VEGAN MUSHROOM TART | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

8 Lighter Takes on Canadian Christmas Dishes

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 325; Total Fat: 20g; Saturated Fat: 14g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 342mg; Carbohydrate: 31g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 0g; Protein: 9g

3. SLOW-COOKER VEGAN MASHED SWEET POTATOES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 273; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 274mg; Carbohydrate: 47g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 4g

4. GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE SALAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

8 Lighter Takes on Canadian Christmas Dishes

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 112; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 2mg; Sodium: 216mg; Carbohydrate: 12g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 5g

5. CRANBERRY RELISH | LENTINE ALEXIS FOR MYFITNESSPAL

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 71; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 100mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 1g

6. SMOKY BEER-BRAISED BEEF BRISKET | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

8 Lighter Takes on Canadian Christmas Dishes

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 255; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 11mg; Sodium: 108mg; Carbohydrate: 7g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 38g

7. CAULIFLOWER-SAGE STUFFING | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 116; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 106mg; Carbohydrate: 12g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 8g

8. MINI VEGAN PUMPKIN PIES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

8 Lighter Takes on Canadian Christmas Dishes

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 169; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 5mg; Carbohydrate: 25g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 15g; Protein: 7g

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