If you’re looking to have decadent, cozy food for Thanksgiving while watching your carbs and waistline, you need these recipes! Below are 6 awesome Low-Carb Thanksgiving Dishes! Keto and waistline friendly!
I’m from the south, Arkansas specifically, so we have really good, comforting southern food for our Thanksgiving traditions. But the last several years I’ve tried to find some alternatives to incorporate with our traditions to not only save myself some calories but to teach my children new alternatives as well.
Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese
Photos by Joyfoodsunshine
This mac and cheese recipe is absolutely decadent and indulgent! You get the pasta-vibe from the spaghetti squash and all the healthy fats in the variety of cheeses int his delicious combo! Each spaghetti squash is only 251.3 calories each, you’ve got to try this recipe! You can find the recipe here: Recipe Can you imagine having this low carb dish for Thanksgiving? Yum!
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The Best Roasted Carrots
Paleo, Whole30, Vegan
Photo by Pinkfortitude
Carrots are really under-rated but this recipe here for roasted carrots is so simple it’s crazy! Try to find organic carrots (better if you grow ’em yourself), EVOO or avocado oil for some good fats, add some seasonings and get to roasting! This recipe really is simple and I’m a huge fan of roasted, soft carrots. I know most people are either crunchy carrot fans or soft carrots fans but I’m 100% team soft!! You can find the recipe here: Recipe Talk about an overlooked low carb side dish for Thanksgiving!
Loaded Cauliflower Casserole Recipe
Photo by Smalltownwoman
This cauliflower casserole reminds me of a loaded potato casserole without all the carbs!!! Cauliflower is such a versatile and under-rated veggie because its flavor profile is so minimal and it is very adaptable to whatever you cook it with. In this casserole you’ll cook the cauliflower then mix it with a lot of cheese and happy fats, add some bacon, cover with cheese and bacon and bake!!! The whole dish serves 12 and each serving is just 276 calories, 6.3gm of carbs and 12.4gm of protein! Not bad at all, especially if you were to compare it to a similar potato casserole. Check out the recipe here: Recipe
The Best Keto Stuffing
Low Carb & Gluten Free
Photos by Tinakrug
If you are a lover of stuffing and are trying to watch your carbs, have no fear, we have a low carb option! This recipe uses a low carb bread to sub in place of regular bread cutting your cards in half or 1/3 but still giving you that delicious flavor you’re looking for! If you love a stuffing that isn’t too moist or soggy then you will love this recipe! Check it out here: Recipe
Keto Green Bean Casserole
Photo by Twosleevers
If you love a good green bean casserole it’s probably because you love the creaminess topped with the added crunch of the onions! But unfortunately cream of mushroom soup isn’t the healthiest option and the fried onions are not the best for your waist line or your arteries. So in this Recipe you’ll see how they swap out the cream of mushroom soup and top the casserole with crunchy almonds! And it’s only 8 net carbs per serving!
Healthy Green Bean Casserole
Healthy Green Bean Casserole
Photos by Wholenewmom
Whether you yourself are paleo, vegan or gluten free OR you’re just looking for a great side dish to serve to appease your pickiest holiday guests, this one needs to be on the table! This version of a green bean casserole is gluten free, paleo and vegan as well as Keto so it really does meet most dietary restrictions. I highly recommend offering this up for your Vegan family and friends and see how they like it! Only 144 calories, 10 carbs and 6 grams of protein per serving, you can find the recipe here: Recipe
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Elizabeth Richey
About the Author: Elizabeth Richey, living and thriving in rural Arkansas, Aquarian and iced coffee enthusiast. When she’s not writing, gardening, playing with her chocolate lab Maple or sharing videos on YouTube (Elizabeth’s Many Adventures) you can find her enjoying time with her family or traveling somewhere new! Most of the time she’s dreaming of being kicked back in her hammock in her cottage garden listening to the birds sing.
