Low-fat Christmas recipes

This vegetable side dish is full of flavour with thyme, mustard seeds, red wine vinegar and chicken stock - perfect with a Sunday roast

These chestnuts in scented syrup are delicious spooned over ice cream or whipped cream and mascarpone for a seasonal treat

Cook carrots using the hasselback method to add visual flair to the Christmas table. It also means the garlicky glaze reaches all the way through the veg

Freshen up Christmas leftovers of turkey, carrots and parsnips with ras el hanout in this sweet and spicy Moroccan stew

This spicy soup combines red lentils, apples and parsnip for a smooth, warming soup - a low fat meal that you can make ahead and freeze

This quick and healthy side dish makes the perfect accompaniment to salmon, white fish, chicken and lamb

This sticky stem ginger salad with vermicelli rice noodles and crunchy veg makes a light weeknight dinner - pack leftovers for lunch the next day

Give your system a boost of iron with this low-fat yet satisfying roast pork recipe

Use up leftover cranberry sauce in this healthy salad. Add a can of cannellini beans if you want to bulk it up

Root veg is a must with Sunday lunch and Christmas dinner, and this easy recipe is low-fat, superhealthy and high in fibre to boot

A sweet, crunchy cabbage dish with a superhealthy boost of vitamin C

This is a delicious accompaniment to Christmas dinner, but is also a great way to use up those leftover cooked sprouts

James Martin's glamorous and refreshingly light dessert will be right at home at a festive dinner party

Make your mash healthier by adding half-fat crème fraîche instead of butter and milk. Boil garlic with the potatoes for added flavour.

Blackberries are delicious in savoury sauces, and this version is the perfect match for the richly flavoured venison

This classic easy side dish of tangy red cabbage is a great accompaniment to cold or hot cooked meats. Serve as part of a big spread or buffet

This colourful dish will complement any festive main course. Toss any leftovers with a drizzle of olive oil and serve with cold cuts, pâté or cheese

Warm up on colder evenings with this vibrant soup, spiked with fiery chilli powder and harissa. The crispy croutons are optional but add a satisfying crunch

Try out a new way with root vegetables- serve celeriac mashed with sweet apples and fiery horseradish

For an added kick to these canapes, try
swapping the lemon juice for a teaspoon
of mustard in the mayo

This low-fat, easy and fresh-tasting pudding is perfect for feeding a crowd on a budget

Making your own cranberry sauce is really easy, and you can do it a few days in advance. Plus, this one calls for only three ingredients

This simple but festive recipe will see you cooking sea bass in no time at all