Recipe Roundup: Healthy Thanksgiving Options Under 200 Calories

I love the concept of Thanksgiving - it's a holiday entirely dedicated to exhibiting gratitude for the blessings in our lives. However, this concept has the tendency to get somewhat lost in the deluge of delicious Thanksgiving treats that adorn our tables. It's incredibly easy to rack up hundreds (and sometimes even thousands) of calories in what seems to be an entirely innocuous dinner plate. For example, consider the following meal:

This one little plate alone contains 1,000 calories... half of the average woman's daily recommended caloric intake. (And that's not even counting appetizers, dessert, and wine.) Other sources say that the average Thanksgiving plate may contain up to 3,000 calories. However, there are still ways to enjoy the full taste of Thanksgiving without overindulging - it just require conscious eating.

Here are my Top 10 favorite recipes for a healthier thanksgiving:

1. Garlicky Green Beans with Pine Nuts
   140 calories per serving

2. Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins

    120 calories per muffin

3. Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

     135 calories per serving or so (depending on the cheese)

4. Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
    40-80 calories per roll, depending on the recipe

5. Simple Roasted Asparagus

    80 calories per serving

6. Rosemary Roasted Carrots

    90 calories per serving

7. Eggs Simmered in Harissa

    102 calories per egg (with sauce)

8. Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges
    102 calories per half potato

9. Molasses Cookies
    79 calories per cookie

10. Banana Bread
      169 calories per slice

Happy Thanksgiving!