Holiday party season is here, and we all know what that means – a plethora of finger foods and creamy dips and cookies and bubbly and nogs and cocktails and, and, and...
Yes, we're heading into the ultimate time of temptations and indulgences, but all is not lost. If after an evening out, you pivot quickly back, you'll weather this fa la la frenzy and make it through just fine.
In that vein, we’ve gathered up three of our favorite go-to dinners – because dinner inspo is hard enough in normal times, but during the hectic holidays, it can feel nearly impossible. Not only will these healthy, low-cal, quick and easy recipes help you get a tasty dinner on the table, they’ll help you make a U-turn and get right back on track in a flash.
Photo by Jar of Lemons
Creamy, Healthy Chicken Enchilada Skillet from Jar of Lemons
Our tricks to make it even healthier: Use low-fat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream + sub in extra veggies (mushrooms, zucchini, spinach, whatever’s in the crisper) so you can sub out a few less corn tortillas. No matter how you customize it, you’ll be enjoying a comforting Mexican meal that tastes much more sinful than it really is.
Best Steak Salad with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette from The Endless Meal
Yes, it’s a salad but this isn’t rabbit food. It’s a STEAK salad and a killer one at that. Double the vinaigrette, keep it in a jar in your fridge and you’ll always be about 5 minutes away from a quick lunch or dinner. Also, use whatever steak you like. Your favorite, what’s on special, what the butcher recommends – you truly can’t go wrong.
10-Minute Broccoli-Tofu Bowls from The Woks of Life
A grain bowl is a great dish to have in your regular rotation. Endlessly customizable, use the protein and veggies you like best (or what’s on hand) – the key is to have a savory, irresistible sauce to tie it all together. We like to sub out white rice for either brown rice or quinoa to up the protein. Make extra, you’ll want leftovers for lunch the next day.
Cheers!