Low-Calorie Holiday Recipes (Slide 23)

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Butternut Squash & Pepita Dressing

This rich, crunchy stuffing is the perfect side to the Southwestern turkey. Look for pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds) at health-food stores and in the Southwestern aisle of gourmet markets. If you can't find them, substitute slivered almonds.

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