Happy Holidays from Healthy Anywhere!
Quick and simple, ingredient-driven holiday dishes that are healthy and delicious
The holiday season often tempts us with indulgent treats, making it challenging to maintain healthy eating habits. However, with a few mindful choices, you can enjoy festive flavors without compromising your well-being. Incorporating nutrient-rich ingredients and balanced dishes into your holiday menu can help you savor the celebrations while staying on track with your health goals. To assist you, we’ve curated three quick and healthy recipes that bring both taste and nutrition to your festive table.
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Cranberry Sauce // Quick-steam Green Beans // Brussels Sprouts
Can the Can! The one and only real cranberry sauce you’ll ever need… (low glycemic, too!)
Regenerative heritage turkey or not – this cranberry chutney also goes great with your organic cheese of choice – whether sheep, goat, cow, or nut-based!
Whole cranberries are a powerhouse of nutrition, offering an array of health benefits – from Vitamin C and powerful antioxidants that combat inflammation to fiber that promotes gut health to proanthocyanidins that promote urinary health.1
This recipe offers a combination of currants with a modest amount of pure maple syrup to barely sweeten it. We like it tart(!) so you may need to adjust to your taste.
For smaller groups, use a 10oz bag of cranberries (~3 cups) and just under 1.25c water. Reduce maple syrup or honey.
Ingredients:
4 c Fresh Organic Cranberries
1/2 c Dried Organic Blueberries
1/4 c Pure Maple Syrup or Honey
1/4 c chopped Pecans
1+ TBSP diced Organic Orange Peel
1/8 – 1/4 tsp salt, to taste
Cinnamon, Nutmeg (optional) Sprinkle to taste + fresh minced ginger (optional)
Instructions:
- Bring Cranberries + maple syrup to boil in 1.5c filtered water. Turn heat down to low simmer. Stir occasionally, for 20 minutes. (For smaller groups, use a 10oz bag of cranberries (~3 cups) and just under 1.25c water. Reduce maple syrup or honey. )
- Add nuts, dried blueberries or currants and 1 TBSP orange peel
- Continue to simmer on low, until thickens slightly. Stir in salt and cinnamon and or nutmeg (optional). Stir in a small amount of fresh peeled and minced ginger (optional). Turn off heat and allow to cool.
- Transfer to serving bowl. Top with orange peel garnish. Serve at room temperature and refrigerate leftovers up to one week.
Quick and Easy steamed Green beens (and more!)</i<
A quick steam on veggies like green beans works in a pinch!
The only thing required is a steaming basket and stove top for this one.
PRO tip: Use this technique with broccoli, cauliflower, and more veggies.
Ingredients:
Several handfuls of organic green beans, whole
Extra virgin olive oil, to toss
1/4 – 1/2 Fresh Lemon to squeeze for light flavor
Himalayan salt + pepper, Sprinkle to taste
Instructions:
- Rinse beans and remove ends as desired.
- Fill water under the steaming basket, place beans on top, and bring to a gentle boil.
- Steam for 5-10 minutes, until vibrant green and to desired consistency.
- Carefully remove from steam and transfer beans to a serving bowl. Toss with light lemon juice, EVOO, salt and pepper to taste.
Brussels Sprouts
Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts, contain beneficial sulfur-containing phytochemicals that have been correlated with anticarcinogenic, neuroprotective, and antimicrobial health benefits, to name a few. (IE isothiocyanates and glucosinolates)
These are easy to pull together – and the results are delicious! The only work is in rinsing and trimming the sprouts.
Ingredients:
2 lbs Fresh Organic Brussels sprouts
2 large Shallots, diced / thinly sliced
up to 1/4 c Olive Oil
1 tsp Pure Maple Syrup or Honey
2-3 oz Pine nuts
1 tsp Organic Orange Peel, zested or diced
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven to 425 (400 Convection). Wash, trim and halve (or quarter) Brussels sprouts. Place in a large bowl.
- Add shallots, olive oil, maple syrup or honey, salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast for 20 minutes. During this time, toast pine nuts on a dry skillet over low-medium heat. Shake skillet frequently & monitor closely to avoid burning. Remove when golden, ~3min.
- Garnish cooked Brussels sprouts with toasted pine nuts & orange peel. Serve.
As the holiday season unfolds, let these recipes inspire you to celebrate with a touch of health and sustainability at every meal. Whether you’re cooking at home or dining out, there’s a world of delicious, nutritious, and responsibly sourced food waiting to be enjoyed.
The Healthy Anywhere app is your trusted companion in finding restaurants that align with your values—high-quality, locally sourced, sustainable, and nutrient-dense. With just a few taps, you can uncover hidden gems that make healthy holiday dining effortless and rewarding.
This season, nourish yourself while supporting local businesses and more sustainable food systems. Together, let’s make every meal a celebration of health, community, and conscious choices. Happy holidays!
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