Make a Healthful Holiday Plate

Turkey with Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Green Beans, and StuffingThis Thanksgiving, make 2 veggies, 1 stuffing, and 1 turkey breast. All this adds up to less work, fewer calories, and one great holiday plate...Roast Turkey Breast1 turkey breast (5 to 5 and 1/2 lbs)1 medium white onion2 stalks celery, cut in halfVegetable cooking spray1 and 1/2 tablespoons of each of the following: lemon pepper seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and poultry seasoning1/2 teaspoon paprika1 browning bagRemove and discard the skin from the turkey breast. Rinse the breast and pat it dry with a paper towel. Place the onion and celery into the breast cavity. Spray it all over with cooking spray. Combine the lemon-pepper seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, and paprika in a bowl, then sprinkle over the turkey breast. Place in a browning bag that has been prepared according to package directions, then put the bag in a shallow baking pan and put it into the oven to bake at 325° F for 1 hour, or until the meat thermometer registers 170° F. Transfer the breast to a serving platter and let it stand for 15 minutes before carving into thin slices.Pecan Rice Stuffing1 cup chopped onion1 cup sliced mushrooms1 cup brown rice, uncooked1 teaspoon vegetable oil2 cups chicken broth1 small tart red apple, cored & chopped3 Tbsp chopped pecans1 teaspoon poultry seasoningPreheat oven to 350° F. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the oil and sauté the onions and mushrooms until golden, about 3 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients, bring to a boil, cover and bake in the oven until rice has absorbed the liquid, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven, allow to stand for about 5 minutes and then fluff with a fork.Cranberry Green Beans16 ounces frozen green beans1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil1/4 cup chopped fresh cranberries2 tablespoons chopped walnuts1 tablespoon honeyPlace green beans in a medium casserole dish and microwave on high until heated through and tender, about 6 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Cook the cranberries and walnuts briefly until the cranberries are tender. Toss in the green beans and honey. Serve hot.Mashed Potatoes2 lbs baking potatoes, peeled1/4 to 3/4 cup skim milk1 Tbsp trans-free margarine1/2 teaspoon garlic powderBlack pepper to tasteCut potatoes into chunks and place in a large pot. Cover them with water, bring to a boil and cook until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain water and place pot back on the stove. Mash potatoes then add the rest of the ingredients. Reheat potatoes; serve hot.Get the nutrition facts for this tasty holiday meal here.