Healthy and Tasty: Simple Recipes for Christmas and New Year

Roasted Butternut Squash and Sage Soup

Kick off your festive feast with a hearty bowl of Roasted Butternut Squash and Sage Soup. Roasting the squash brings out its natural sweetness, and a handful of sage gives it a lovely earthy kick. This soup isn’t just tasty; it’s packed with vitamins and minerals.

Ingredients:

1 medium Butternut squash, peeled and chopped

2 spring of fresh sage leaves

Onion, garlic, and vegetable broth

Olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Pumpkin seeds for garnish

Method:

• Toss the squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Roast until it’s tender and golden brown.
• Sauté onions, garlic, and sage in a pot.
• Add the roasted squash and vegetable broth, then let it simmer.
• Blend until it’s smooth and season it to your liking and add pumpkin seeds for some crunch

Citrus and Herb Roast Turkey

Give your Christmas centrepiece an upgrade with a succulent Citrus and Herb Roast Turkey. This recipe infuses the turkey with zesty citrus vibes and aromatic herbs, giving you a juicy and tasty roast.

Ingredients:

Whole turkey

Halved Oranges, lemons, and limes

Fresh rosemary, thyme, and sage

Olive oil

Salt and pepper

Method:

• Rub the turkey with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Stuff the bird with citrus fruits and herbs.
• Roast it until it reaches a safe temperature inside.
• Baste it with citrusy juices for an extra flavour hit.

Quinoa and Pomegranate Salad

Add a burst of colour and goodness to your festive spread with a Quinoa and Pomegranate Salad. Packed with protein, fibre, and antioxidants, this salad is a great side dish that balances out the richness of the main event.

Ingredients:

Cooked quinoa

Pomegranate seeds

Feta cheese

Fresh mint and parsley

Olive oil and lemon dressing

Any choice of seeds or nuts to garnish

Method:

• Mix cooked quinoa with pomegranate seeds, feta, and herbs.
• Drizzle on that olive oil and lemon dressing.
• Give it a gentle toss and chill it before serving.
• Add any seeds or nuts on top for garnish.