Low-fat Christmas recipes
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Low-fat roasties
Enjoy these guilt-free roast potatoes - they contain around 6g fat compared to the usual 14g!
Maple mustard roots
The sweetness of this side dish makes it the ideal accompaniment to roast turkey
St Clements carrots
Use some of the heap of clementines lying around over the Christmas period to make these sticky, citrussy roasted carrots
Sticky apple cups
These simple dessert cups are made in the microwave and are brilliant to use up leftover dates and prunes
Peas and shallots
This flavoursome side dish of peas with caramelised onions from James Martin is healthy and versatile
Marmalade carrots
Sticky, buttery and sweet - this versatile side dish is simple yet glorious
Chicken, kale & sprout stir-fry
Brussels sprouts aren’t just for Christmas – add them to a healthy noodle pot for extra nutrition and crunch
Roast parsnip & chestnut salad
A low-fat yet rustic root vegetable salad flavoured with honey and rosemary. It makes a great accompaniment a roast dinner.
Crunchy potato squares with herby salt
Cut spuds into uniform little cubes then sprinkle liberally with rosemary, thyme and sage salt - they'll crisp up a treat
Shukhi – warm beetroot & mushroom salad
This Ukrainian dish is traditionally eaten at Christmas - serve on toasted rye bread for a crostini-like starter or party canapé
Festive red cabbage
Serve this spiced and sticky side dish alongside all the classic Christmas trimmings - it's richly flavoured with red wine, cinnamon, star anise and apples
Griddled chicory
This simple side dish of charred chicory pairs perfectly with indulgent main courses, adding a pop of colour to any dinner party plate
Persian cranberry sauce
Middle Eastern flavours of pomegranate molasses and orange zest bring a new dimension to traditional cranberry sauce, with a thick and chunky texture
Homemade Christmas sugar decorations
Add sparkle to your Christmas tree with these festive edible decorations made from melted sweets
Cranberry, orange & rosemary sauce
Quick to make on Christmas Day, you can swap fresh cranberries here for frozen – just keep an eye on them during cooking, as they won’t take as long to break down