Biggest Loser Thanksgiving recipe - Orange-Cranberry Relish

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The Biggest Loser Thanksgiving meal: Orange-Cranberry Relish. Photo:  Christopher Kalima /Food Styling:  Aida Mollenkamp.

Orange-Cranberry Relish

Makes about 2 1/2 cups (10 (1/8 cup) portions)

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries

1 cup orange juice

Zest of 1 orange

4 tbsp honey or agave nectar

1/4 tsp kosher salt

3 medium oranges, peeled and segmented

Combine all ingredients except the orange segments in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Stir in oranges, season with kosher salt and pepper, let cool, and serve at room temperature or cold. (Can be made up to 5 days in advance and stored refrigerated in an airtight container.)

Nutritional information (per serving):   

Calories   80

Fat calories   0

Total fat   grams;  0

Sat fat   grams,  0

Cholesterol mg    0

Sodium mg  120

Total carbohydrates g   20

Fiber g   2

Sugars g   16

Protein g   1

Vitamin A IUs   %;    2

Vitamin C  %   70

Calcium   %  2

Iron   %  0