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Healthy For The Holidays

Healthy Thanksgiving Day Recipes

In need of kidney-friendly & heart-healthy meals to make this holiday season? Look no further!

November 15, 2025

Kick off the holiday season with Somatus’ latest recipe drop! This month, Somatus’ team of dietitians have crafted the perfect holiday menu for you, your friends and family, and your health. It’s not always easy to stick to a healthy diet during this time of year, but these recipes will satisfy all the savory and sweet cravings the holidays bring using nutritious, tasty, and seasonal ingredients.

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Holiday Salad

Servings: 6

Ingredients 

  • 3 cloves garlic, unpeeled

  • 1½ Tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 tsp honey

  • 1 lb of asparagus, trimmed

  • 4 cups broccoli florets

  • 4 cups baby spinach

  • ¼ cup fresh pomegranate seeds, to serve

  • 2 Tbsp slivered almonds, to serve

  • Preheat oven to 320°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Put the garlic on the tray and roast it for 20-25 minutes until it is soft. Let it cool.
  • Squeeze the soft roasted garlic into a bowl. Mash it and mix in lemon juice, oil, mustard, and honey.
  • Steam the asparagus and broccoli for 2-3 minutes until they are tender. Cool them quickly under cold water and drain well.
  • On a plate, layer the spinach, asparagus, and broccoli. Drizzle the roasted garlic dressing on top and add pomegranate seeds and slivered almonds.
  • Enjoy!
  • Calories – 74
  • Carbohydrates – 7 g 
  • Protein –  3 g 
  • Total Fat -4 g 
  • Phosphorus – 80 mg 
  • Potassium – 366 mg 
  • Sodium – 73 mg  
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Cranberry Orange Turkey

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

  • 3-4 lb turkey breast roast, boneless

Rub Blend:

  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 Tbsp canola oil

  • 1 Tbsp dark molasses

  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Sauce:

  • 2 cups fresh cranberries

  • 14 oz can whole berry cranberry sauce

  • 1/2 cup orange marmalade

  • 1 cup orange juice, fresh

  • 1 orange zested

  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.

  • Mix the “Rub Blend” ingredients in a small bowl and rub it onto the turkey.

  • In a medium bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, orange marmalade, fresh cranberries, and orange zest. Stir to mix.

  • Whisk orange juice and cornstarch in a cup, then stir into the cranberry mixture.

  • Grease a roasting pan that fits the turkey snugly. Place the turkey breast roast in the pan and pour the cranberry mixture around it.

  • Bake for about 1 1/2 hours, or until the turkey’s internal temperature reaches 165°F.

  • Remove the roasting pan from the oven, cover it with aluminum foil, and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing the turkey.

  • Garnish with fresh cranberries and extra orange zest before serving

  • Enjoy!

  • Calories – 392
  • Carbohydrates – 63 g
  • Protein – 23 g
  • Total Fat – 6 g
  • Phosphorus – 206 mg
  • Potassium – 411 mg
  • Sodium – 134 mg
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Pumpkin Cheesecake

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

  • 1 graham cracker pie crust

  • 1 egg white

  • ½ cup liquid egg substitute

  • 16 oz low-fat cream cheese

  • ½ cup pure maple syrup

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup pumpkin puree

  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

     

    OPTIONAL

    8 tbsp lite whipped topping, thawed

  • Preheat oven to 375 °F.

  • Brush pie crust with egg white and bake for 5 minutes at 375℉. Remove crust from oven and reduce oven heat to 350℉

  • Using an electric mixer, combine softened cream cheese, syrup, and vanilla extract. Add egg substitute, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin spice. Blend until smooth.

  • Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake for 40-50 minutes at 350 °F. Let cool for 20 mins and refrigerate for 1 hour.

  • Top with 1 Tbsp of lite whipped topping before serving.

  • Enjoy!

  • Calories – 298
  • Carbohydrates – 30 g
  • Protein – 7 g
  • Total Fat – 16 g
  • Phosphorus – 119 mg
  • Potassium – 274 mg
  • Sodium – 339 mg
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*These materials do not provide medical advice. The information contained in these materials is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read in these materials. If you are a Somatus member, call (855) 851-8354 to speak to your health support team. If you are not a Somatus member, please speak with your healthcare provider.

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