Healthy Holiday Recipes

Caramelized Carrots: Makes apx. 26 pieces

Ingredients:
2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced into 4-6 inch pieces
2 tablespoons  olive, grape seed or avocado oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:
Place carrots into a steamer for about 10-12 minutes or until fork tender.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
In a small bowl, mix together salt, brown sugar and cinnamon. Add the oil and turn into a paste.
Let the steamed carrots sit to cool, then place on a parchment- or tinfoil- lined baking sheet.
Using well washed or gloved hands, rub the brown paste all over the carrots.
Bake for 7 minutes. Garnish right before serving, and enjoy!

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Pomegranates have a lot of fiber; 3.5g of fiber per 1/2 cup- all within those juicy edible seeds. They’ve been  studied for their heart health, anti-inflammatory and exercise endurance benefits as well. Pomegranates add a burst of sweetness, and there is no wrong way to eat them. These are just a few ideas to utilize this great fruit this holiday season.

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These cucumber recipes are so simple and make a great addition to any appetizer table during the holidays!

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Ingredients:⁣⁣
1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved or quartered ⁣⁣
2 tbsp melted coconut oil ⁣⁣
2 tbsp honey ⁣⁣
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar⁣⁣
¼ cup chopped craisins and/or pecans⁣⁣
Optional: add cubes of roasted butternut squash ⁣⁣
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Other things you’ll need:⁣⁣
-sheet pan⁣⁣
-parchment paper⁣⁣
-large glass bowl⁣⁣
-spatula⁣⁣
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Directions:⁣⁣
Preheat the oven to 375. ⁣⁣
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray ⁣⁣
Put up boiling water with a steamer basket ⁣⁣
Quarter brussels sprouts⁣⁣
Put them in steamer basket
Add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil to large glass bowl ⁣⁣
Melt the coconut oil over the steamer basket (or in a microwave)⁣⁣
Add honey
Add balsamic vinegar to bowl and whisk
Take brussels out of steamer basket (2-5 minutes), drain and add to the glass bowl⁣⁣
Mix together with the spatula then arrange brussels sprouts in an even layer on the baking sheet. Place in oven for 35-40 minutes. ⁣⁣
Chop up craisins (and pecans if using)⁣⁣
After 30 minutes, check their tenderness by inserting a fork. If you prefer your brussels sprouts more well done, continue to bake for 5-10 minutes. ⁣⁣
Sprinkle craisins over the brussels sprouts (and pecans if using)⁣⁣

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This drink is a great addition to any family gathering