Thanksgiving Snack Ideas Under 300 Calories

INGREDIENTS

Sauce

• 1⁄4 cup tamari
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Filling

• 2 cups diced carrot
• 
1 cup diced celery
• 1⁄2 yellow onion, diced
• 1 cup raw pecan halves, briefly pulsed in a food processor

Wraps and garnishes

• 1 head cabbage, individual leaves carefully removed
• Garnishes: Torn cilantro leaves and cayenne pepper optional

INSTRUCTIONS

1. For the Sauce: Mix tamari, honey, vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl until well blended.
2. For the Filling: Over medium heat in a saucepan, combine carrots, celery, onion, walnuts, and sauce. Bring to a boil and cover for 20 minutes or until fork tender.
3. When sauce has thickened, remove from heat. Prepare cabbage “bowls”, and scoop filling into each bowl. Top with cayenne pepper and cilantro to taste. Serve immediately.

This yields 6-8 modest wraps. 192 calories per serving. 2 per serving. If you need to make this recipe vegan, substitute the honey for maple syrup. Multiply ingredients for more servings. This recipe has been adapted from cookieandkate.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound parsnips (about 4)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Pesto sauce for dipping (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven 400 degrees.
2. Wash and cut parnsip into fry strips. Place fries on cookie sheet with parchment paper. Cover in olive oil and sprinkle salt, pepper, paprika on them. Toss to combine.
3. Bake for 20-30 minutes.
4. Plate fries and add pesto or your favorite dipping sauce. Serve.

This serves 2. 1 cup per serving. 2 per serving. 237 calories. This recipe has been adapted from thewheatlesskitchen.