17 Low-Carb Thanksgiving Recipes That Actually Taste Great (2024)

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Hannah LoewentheilPublished on November 15, 2018
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This gravy gets its savory flavor from dried porcini mushrooms that are cooked in butter or ghee, tomato paste, and fish sauce. It may sound strange, but just wait until you try it over turkey or cauliflower mash. Get the recipe.

2. Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

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This crowd-pleasing party app is so easy to throw together. The filling is made with cream cheese, Parmesan, spinach, and some basic spices. Get the recipe.

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This recipe is almost exactly like your favorite smashed potatoes, but it calls for turnips. They get boiled, smashed, topped with olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan, then baked until crispy. Get the recipe.

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The key to this delicious crispy roasted turkey is the herb butter. It's made with butter, garlic, sage, rosemary, and thyme. Get the recipe.

5. Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese

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No noodles? No problem. These cauliflower florets get cooked until tender, then they're topped with cream cheese, cheddar, and lots of spices. Get the recipe.

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Everyone needs a good, cheesy casserole on their Thanksgiving table. This mushroom and onion version is a good place to start. Get the recipe.

7. Creamy Cauliflower Chowder

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Make this as a Thanksgiving appetizer, but keep the recipe bookmarked all winter. This soup is so decadent your guests will be surprised to learn it's made from cauliflower. Get the recipe.

8. Spaghetti Squash Mac 'n' Cheese

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Instead of pasta, give low-carb spaghetti squash a try. This recipe can be made in the instant pot, and it calls for only four ingredients: squash, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and cream. Get the recipe.

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If you're trying to avoid mashed potatoes, this cauliflower side dish is for you. Made with chicken broth, Parmesan, and chives, there's no cream whatsoever, but it still tastes super rich and fluffy. Get the recipe.

10. Low-Carb Dinner Rolls

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Shockingly, these keto-approved rolls are made mostly of cheese. Use almond flour to keep the recipe low-carb. And freezing the dough before rolling it makes it much easier to work with. Get the recipe.

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This satisfying side dish is made of cauliflower, vegetables, ground breakfast sausage, and herbs. Cooked in the oven, it takes on the same buttery, soft and chewy texture of classic stuffing. Get the recipe.

12. Whole Roasted Radishes

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You've never thought to roast radishes whole. But if you're following a keto diet, these babies make for a delicious substitute for roasted potatoes. Get the recipe.

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Made with Brussels sprouts, bacon, and a whole lot of cheese, what could possibly be not to like in this indulgent side dish? Get the recipe.

14. Pumpkin Pie Bars

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Made with pumpkin purée, egg, cream cheese, and coconut oil, you'd never guess that these moist pumpkin pie bars are low-carb. Get the recipe.

15. Maple Pecan Cheesecake Bars

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This almond flour crust is loaded with a filling made of cream cheese, maple extract, and pecans. It's hard to believe such a tasty dessert is both low-carb and low-sugar. Get the recipe.

16. Keto "Apple" Crumble

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There are no apples in this crumble. The filling is made with chayote squash, which gets cooked with cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice,and natural sweetener. But underneath the crispy almond crumble, it tastes surprisingly similar to cinnamon apples. Get the recipe.

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These three-layer dessert bars call for an almond flour crust on the bottom, cheesecake filling in the middle, and pumpkin purée on top. Get the recipe.

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    How to eat keto on Thanksgiving? ›

    Here are some easy tips and swaps to keep keto this Thanksgiving while still enjoying those traditional favorites:
    1. Consider time-restricted eating (TRE). ...
    2. Eat off a salad plate. ...
    3. Choose dark meat over white meat. ...
    4. Stuffing swap. ...
    5. Sugar-free cranberry sauce. ...
    6. Sweet potato casserole. ...
    7. Mashed potatoes and gravy.
    Nov 22, 2021

    How to do Thanksgiving without cooking? ›

    15 Thanksgiving Recipes That Require Absolutely Zero Cooking
    1. 01 of 16. Chopped Brussels Sprout Salad. ...
    2. 02 of 16. The Best Banana Pudding. ...
    3. 03 of 16. Caprese Appetizer. ...
    4. 04 of 16. Grandma's Stuffed Celery. ...
    5. 05 of 16. Spinach Pomegranate Salad. ...
    6. 06 of 16. Cheese Ball. ...
    7. 07 of 16. Pumpkin Fluff Dip. ...
    8. 08 of 16. Maple-Dijon Brussels Leaf Salad.
    Nov 22, 2023

    What is the most filling food on keto? ›

    13 of the best keto foods that keep you full
    • Mushrooms are a very filling vegetable. ...
    • Sauerkraut is rich in filling fiber. ...
    • Coconut yogurt can promote satiation. ...
    • Green pesto has an amazing fiber content. ...
    • Sardines are incredibly healthy. ...
    • Add eggs to your diet . ...
    • Make sure you are consuming full-fat dairy.
    Oct 9, 2018

    Is ground turkey OK for keto? ›

    Here are the main foods that are high-in-fat, low-in-carbs and are great starting place for anyone wanting to dip their feet into keto diet: Meat: Steak, ham, sausage, bacon, turkey, and chicken. Cheese: Cheddar, cream cheese, goat cheese, mozzarella, or blue cheese (always unprocessed).

    What not to do at Thanksgiving dinner? ›

    13 things you should never do on Thanksgiving
    1. Say the food will be ready at 5 p.m. when it won't be ready until 7 p.m. Everyone is hungry. ...
    2. Bring someone who wasn't invited. ...
    3. Make Jell-O salad. ...
    4. Bring up politics. ...
    5. Undercook or overcook the turkey. ...
    6. Come unannounced. ...
    7. Talk about how you're ruining your diet. ...
    8. Eat way too much.
    Nov 5, 2018

    How can I enjoy Thanksgiving without gaining weight? ›

    Enjoy the holiday feast without the guilt – or the weight gain.
    1. Workout when you can. ...
    2. Eat breakfast. ...
    3. Bring a healthy dish to pass (and eat). ...
    4. Pick and choose your indulgences. ...
    5. Slow it down. ...
    6. Go easy on the adult beverages. ...
    7. Get active. ...
    8. Shift your focus.
    Oct 29, 2018

    What can I make for Thanksgiving dinner instead of turkey? ›

    Thanksgiving Main Dishes That Are Better Than Turkey
    • Roast Chicken With Maple Butter and Rosemary. Image. Credit... ...
    • Beef Wellington. Image. ...
    • Ombré Gratin. Image. ...
    • Skillet Pork Chops and Apples With Miso Caramel. Image. ...
    • Samosa Pie. Image. ...
    • Maple-Baked Salmon. Image. ...
    • Lasagna. Image. ...
    • Ina Garten's Make-Ahead Coquilles St. Jacques.
    Nov 10, 2022

    Can I break keto for Thanksgiving? ›

    There Are Plenty of Conscious Ways to Have a Keto Cheat Day

    Or, if it's Thanksgiving, don't offer to cook green beans or turkey (which are already keto-compliant). Instead, bring a low-carb pumpkin pie or make mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes.

    How do I get back into ketosis after Thanksgiving? ›

    Here are a few tips to help you get back into ketosis:
    1. Try intermittent fasting. Combining intermittent fasting with the keto diet may help your body shift its fuel source from carbs to fat ( 9 ).
    2. Track your carb intake. ...
    3. Try a short-term fat fast. ...
    4. Exercise more. ...
    5. Try a medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) supplement.
    Jun 2, 2020

    How do I stick to keto on holiday? ›

    Check Out The Restaurant Menu Before Going Out
    1. Always ask to double up on non-starchy vegetables instead of having bread or a starch.
    2. Most restaurants have steak or salad, which are both great Keto meals.
    3. Use olive oil and vinegar as dressing.
    4. Ask for butter to place onto your vegetables.
    5. Drink water instead of soda.

    How do you satisfy your hunger on keto? ›

    Increase the size of your meals with nutrient-dense foods. This will promote a sense of fullness and reduce the urge to snack in between meals. Include plenty of fibre in your meals. While fibre from foods like green leafy vegetables is considered a carbohydrate, we don't digest it, so it doesn't count.

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