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Food is at the center of most celebrations—especially around the holidays. But that doesn’t mean you have to take a break from your clean-eating routine. These recipes are a fresh approach to typical high-calorie holiday fare, cutting back on carbs and unhealthy fats and rethinking seasonal favorites. Use these recipes to create delicious, balanced meals that will help you stay on track without feeling like the festivities are passing you by.Photography by Moya McAllister / Food styling by Dana Bonagura

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Healthy Holiday Meals

Food is at the center of most celebrations—especially around the holidays. But that doesn’t mean you have to take a break from your clean-eating routine. These recipes are a fresh approach to typical high-calorie holiday fare, cutting back on carbs and unhealthy fats and rethinking seasonal favorites. Use these recipes to create delicious, balanced meals that will help you stay on track without feeling like the festivities are passing you by.

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Seven-fish Stew

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Roasted Pork Loin with Apples, Fennel, and Onions

Check out full the full roasted pork loin with apples, fennel, and onions recipe here.

Red Wine-braised Red Cabbage

Check out full the red wine-braised red cabbage recipe here.

Slow-roasted Herb-crusted Tenderloin

Check out the full slow-roasted herb-crusted tenderloin recipe here.

Roasted Cauliflower Pilaf

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Spice-roasted Chicken & Ranch Brussels Sprouts

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