5 Course Healthy Christmas Day Feast the Whole Family Will Love
Are you planning a Christmas feast at your house this year and in need of some yummy Christmas recipes? Then hold on to your hats do we have a treat for you with these Christmas recipes.
This Christmas day menu will leave the whole family in awe of your amazing and healthy Christmas recipe creations! PLUS it is all super healthy and so so good for you as well.
Healthy Christmas feast the whole family will love
Here is just an example of SOME of the amazing recipes we have for you on our special Zing Wellbeing Christmas menu.
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Breakfast: Why not start the day off with a satisfying and healthy Cherry Chia Pudding - members recipe here
Snack/Entree: We have this delicious Christmas grazing platter for you to snack on while the Turkey is cooking. Member recipe here
Entree
We have this AMAZING Miso glazed Salmon for entree.
Miso glazed salmon
A delicious and nutritious healthy option for Christmas day that can feed the tribe. Salmon is a great source of omega-3 fats which help to reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure and assist with brain health.
Serves 10
Glaze
- 2 tbsp. white miso paste
- 2 tbsp. maple syrup
- 2 tsp mirin
- 2 tsp soy sauce
Salmon
- 1.5 kg (approx.) side of salmon, bones removed
To serve
- Finely sliced spring onions
- Black (or white) sesame seeds
Method
Line a baking tray with baking paper and preheat the oven to 200C. Whisk all the glaze ingredients together until smooth. Place the salmon, skin down, on the lined baking tray and brush with the glaze. Bake for 10-15 minutes (or less if smaller – keep an eye on it to avoid overcooking).
Set aside to cool and serve at room temperature or pop in the fridge until 30 minutes before serving. When ready to serve, garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds.
Nutritional value Per serve
- 317 kcal
- Fat 18g
- Carbohydrates 4g
- Fibre: 1g
- Protein: 32g
Main meal
For your main meal we have a delicious Quinoa & Cranberry Stuffed Turkey
Serves 12
Stuffing
- 60g butter
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 red onion, finely diced
- 1 small carrot, finely diced
- 1 stick celery, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 250ml stock/broth
- 1 orange, rind and juice
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
- ½ cup fresh sage, ripped
- Spring of fresh thyme
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
- ½ cup organic dried cranberries
- 5 tbsp. almond meal
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp salt
- pepper to taste
Turkey
- 1 whole turkey (approx. 7kg)
- 4 tbsp. olive oil
- salt and pepper
Method
- Preheat oven to 220C. In a medium heavy based pot melt the butter, add the olive oil, onion, carrot and celery and sweat over medium heat until onion is translucent – not browned. Set aside.
- Rinse quinoa well and cook according to package directions. Set aside to cool.
- Mix all stuffing ingredients together and taste to adjust salt and pepper to your liking. Set aside.
- Place the turkey on a large baking tray with a rack to keep it off the bottom of the tray, and pat the skin dry with a paper towel. Rub with olive oil and season with salt and pepper all over.
- Stuff the stuffing into the cavity of the turkey. Pour water into the bottom of the tray to the bottom of the turkey but not touching it.
- Bake in the oven for 1 hour at 220C and then turn the oven down to 180C. If the turkey has good colour at this point, cover with foil to stop it burning as it cooks through. Top up the water as needed throughout the cook. Aim for 30 minutes of cooking time per 1kg of turkey or use a meat thermometer.
- The turkey is cooked through when the juices between the leg and body run clear when cut.
- Finish with 20 minutes back at 220C if you’re wanting more colour on top. Make a delicious turkey gravy from the pan juices if desired.
Nutritional value Per serve
- 506 kcal
- Fat 34g
- Carbohydrates 27g
- Fibre: 5g
- Protein: 30g
Dessert
Finish of your Christmas day feast with this DELICIOUS cheesecake recipe.
Tiramisu Cheesecake
A raw cheesecake has loads of nutrient dense ingredients including nuts and seeds which are full of vitamins and minerals. Once you make it the first time you will see how easy it is and how impressive the end result is to serve to your loved ones.
Serving a healthy version of dessert for Christmas this year does not mean you will be missing out on anything. This cake is sweet and smooth, colourful, layered and tasty.
Serves 20
For the crust:
- 2 cups hazelnuts
- 6 medjool dates, pitted
- 1 large pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp. raw cacao powder
- 1 tbsp. tahini
- 2 tbsp. coconut flakes
For the filling:
- 1 cup macadamias
- 1 cup hemp seeds
- 1 cup pepitas
- 3/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons coffee beans
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
For the topping:
- 2 cups raw cashews
- 1 banana
- 2 tsp instant coffee in 1 tbsp. water to dissolve
- 4 medjool dates, pitted
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- Seeds from 1 vanilla pod
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
To Decorate:
cacao nibs, dark chocolate coated coffee beans, buckinis, goji berries, pepitas, whole hazelnuts or whatever you have in the pantry
Method
Use a food processor or Thermie to bring all ingredients from the base together, except the coconut flakes.
Use a spring-loaded tin for ease in removing after it has set. Sprinkle the coconut flakes on the bottom of your tin as the first layer and to help prevent the cake sticking. Press the base mixture down into the pan to form the crust. Place in the freezer while making the filling. Blend all the filling ingredients in a food processor. No need to wash in between. Pour mixture on top of crust and return to the freezer.
Next, process all ingredients for the top layer until very smooth. Pour this mixture on top of the cake. Now comes the fun part! Decorate your cake with an array of treats such as chocolate coated coffee beans. Place the cake back in the freezer for 4-5 hours. Add edible flowers if you want to impress, after you remove from the freezer.
Pull the cake out of the freezer about 10 minutes before you want to slice and serve.
Nutritional value Per serve
- 293 kcal
- Fat 23g
- Carbohydrates 20g
- Fibre: 3g
- Protein: 6g
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