and we have the bird!

[MindiJean 93]

My husband brought home a small turkey today from work, so I guess we have our dinner planned!

What kind of things can I add to the dinner menu that have at least SOME redeeming (ie:protein) qualities?

[Arts137 1,811]

Lets work backward. I will "pass" on mashed potatos and dressing/stuffing. But I bet that I see brussel sprouts and cauliflower on the holiday menue.

And HUMMUS is a great low Glycemic Index snack, but not on chips or crackers...

[MindiJean 93]

Lets work backward. I will "pass" on mashed potatos and dressing/stuffing. But I bet that I see brussel sprouts and cauliflower on the holiday menue.

And HUMMUS is a great low Glycemic Index snack, but not on chips or crackers...

I was thinking sauteed brussel sprouts with a sprinkling of bacon and parmesean to up the Protein anti.

I found a recipe for a black bean and quinoa cold salad that sounds good?

[Bronco0605 135]

I have greek yogurt cheese which going with me for the family christmas thing.That way I can add Protein to anything soft. I will still be on soft foods then.

[mistysj 1,939]

I'm confused. Turkey is a great source of Protein. You probably don't need to worry about protein in your side dishes if you are having turkey.

[MindiJean 93]

I'm confused. Turkey is a great source of Protein. You probably don't need to worry about protein in your side dishes if you are having turkey.

I'm trying to make a few things that I can take a bite or two of, and I'd rather it be protein-rich.

[mistysj 1,939]

You can make a bean dip with black Beans, blackeyed peas, or kidney beans. You can also do a 3-bean or 7-bean salad. Anything with cheese has a lot of Protein but also fat. You can make a dip with plain greek yogurt and ranch dressing mix or French onion mix. Unjury makes a Protein Powder cheese sauce that you can make and have over your veggies.

[Arts137 1,811]

I'd LOVE to see the quinona/bean salad and the Greek Yogurt cheese recepies!!!

[onedaycloser 136]

What type of crackers would you use for the dip?

[Arts137 1,811]

B UT, I'd skip crackers (as a carb addict). How bout veggies?