{"id":60460,"date":"2011-12-19T09:36:22","date_gmt":"2011-12-19T14:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=60460"},"modified":"2011-12-19T11:40:37","modified_gmt":"2011-12-19T16:40:37","slug":"recipe-swaps-for-a-healthier-hanukkah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/recipe-swaps-for-a-healthier-hanukkah\/","title":{"rendered":"Recipe Swaps for a Healthier Hanukkah"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"flames\"<\/a>It’s almost time to light the menorah, spin the dreidel and of course, indulge in some of your favorite healthy Hanukkah recipes<\/a><\/strong>. If there is ever an occasion to indulge, a holiday is certainly a good one. Though it’s reasonable to help yourself to small portions of your favorite dishes on a day of celebration, you can also create lighter alternatives.<\/p>\n

Instead of Beef Brisket…make Spiced Pot Roast<\/a><\/strong>. Brisket is a notoriously fatty cut of meat. To trim calories and get more bang for your nutritional buck, purchase the flat “first-cut” section and prepare it with plenty of fresh herbs and spices instead of in a sauce with added fat.<\/p>\n

Instead of Noodle Kugel…make Sweet Potato Kugel<\/a> from Cheap, Healthy, Good<\/strong>. Kugel, which some liken to a “Jewish casserole” is traditionally made with noodles cooked in a creamy base with raisins, nuts or fruit. A healthier version is made with sweet potatoes, which are full of Vitamin A, fiber and potassium.<\/p>\n

Instead of challah with butter…make Ima’s Whole Wheat Challah<\/a> from Not Derby Pie<\/strong>. Whole wheat flour will give a nutty flavor and delicious texture to this traditional braided bread. Skip the butter and use a gingered apple chutney<\/a> to save calories, fat and saturated fat.<\/p>\n

Instead of fried potato latkes…make Zucchini Latkes<\/strong>. “A healthy take on potato latkes substitutes shredded zucchini for shredded potato,” said Kate Brown, recipe developer, trainer, and healthy living writer for DailyBurn<\/a>. “Instead of serving with sour cream, serve them with a dollop of plain nonfat Greek yogurt.”<\/p>\n

Brown shared her recipe for this veggie-packed spin on a Hanukkah classic.<\/p>\n

Zucchini Latkes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients:
\n2 cups shredded zucchini
\n1 tablespoon grated onion
\n3 eggs, beaten
\n2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
\n1 1\/2 teaspoons salt
\n1\/2 cup peanut oil for frying
\n1 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/p>\n

In a medium bowl, combine the zucchini, onion, eggs, flour and salt. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until hot. Place large spoonfuls of the zucchini mixture into the oil, while pressing down with a wooden spoon to form thick patties. Brown on one side, turn and flip brown on the other. Let drain on paper towels. Serve hot with a dollop of plain nonfat Greek yogurt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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