{"id":52938,"date":"2020-11-24T13:54:48","date_gmt":"2020-11-24T18:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asweetlife.org\/?p=52938"},"modified":"2020-11-24T13:54:48","modified_gmt":"2020-11-24T18:54:48","slug":"plan-a-perfect-little-low-carb-thanksgiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asweetlife.org\/?p=52938","title":{"rendered":"Plan A Perfect Little Low-Carb Thanksgiving"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thanksgiving in the age of the coronavirus: it\u2019s gonna be a weird one. The authorities are telling us to avoid large gatherings, and families just aren\u2019t getting together like they usually do. And for people with diabetes, the risks are even higher. We\u2019re going to keep the holiday low-key and small, and we hope you do the same.<\/p>\n

No, we\u2019re not happy about missing family and friends this year, but it\u2019s the spirit of the week to find things to be thankful for. So let\u2019s acknowledge that a big traditional Thanksgiving can be a disaster for people with diabetes: the stuffing, the pie, the potatoes, the pie, the cranberry sauce \u2026 the pie. I know I never enjoy being the one low-carb dieter at a bountiful holiday table, picking at plain turkey and salad, while my loved ones gorge themselves on glorious carbohydrates. But neither do I want to ruin my holiday with a blood sugar rollercoaster. What to do?<\/p>\n

A small Thanksgiving is a perfect opportunity to solve this conundrum. With fewer guests, now you can set a meal that works for you, or for your loved ones with diabetes. There are so many good low-carb and keto Thanksgiving options, and they\u2019re so good that even our carb-loving family will happily dig in! We\u2019ve collected our favorites here:<\/p>\n

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A Starchy Vegetable:<\/h3>\n

Mashed Cauliflower<\/a> \u2013 Gimme Delicious<\/p>\n

This ketogenic staple is Thanksgiving perfection.<\/p>\n

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Ranch Roasted Radishes<\/a> \u2013 ASweetLife<\/p>\n

\"Ranch<\/p>\n

Carolyn Ketchum\u2019s spin on roasted potatoes. They\u2019re not literally roasted with ranch dressing\u2014just a touch of dry dillweed in the spice mix. No reason these shouldn\u2019t already be a Thanksgiving classic.<\/p>\n

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Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Browned Butter<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 ASweetLife<\/p>\n

\"Caramelized<\/p>\n

A hot pan caramelizes the sprouts in a matter of minutes and a little browned butter drizzled over makes them a delectable side dish. The sprouts stay crunchy and taste great all mixed up with Thanksgiving flavors.<\/p>\n

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Keto Bacon-Wrapped Pumpkin<\/a> \u2013 ASweetLife<\/p>\n

\"Keto<\/p>\n

Slow-roasting accentuates the natural brown-sugar sweetness of the pumpkin, and crispy bacon makes everything better.<\/p>\n

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The Stuffing:<\/h3>\n

Cornbread & Sausage Stuffing<\/a> \u2013 That Low Carb Life<\/p>\n

Homemade keto cornbread, made with coconut flour, mixed with all the good stuff.<\/p>\n

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Keto Stuffing<\/a> \u2013 How To This and That<\/p>\n

If you can buy low-carb bread at the store, try this otherwise traditional recipe, with plenty of sage, celery and leeks.<\/p>\n

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The Main Course:<\/h3>\n

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Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic and Herbs<\/a> \u2013 Dinner at the Zoo<\/p>\n

Simple and perfect. One turkey breast can feed more than a few people, and here\u2019s on recipe where you don\u2019t need to break with tradition to make it low-carb.<\/p>\n

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Crisp Roast Duck<\/a> \u2013 Epicurious<\/p>\n

Turkey is a big bird. Duck is a small bird. Smaller meal, smaller bird. Duck also happens to be richer and tastier than turkey. Consider a duck!<\/p>\n

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Savory Slow Cooker Brisket<\/a>\u00a0from Tori Avery\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Or skip the birds and opt for beef. Tori\u2019s braised brisket is tender, attractive and nicely spiced, and best of all, you can cook it ahead of time and warm it up for a low-stress meal.<\/p>\n

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The Gravy:<\/h4>\n

Low-Carb Keto Gravy<\/a> \u2013 Wholesome Yum<\/p>\n

Keto gravy, just how do you do it? It\u2019s easier than you might think. Xanthan gum and gelatin are the best zero net carb thickeners. Wholesome Yum gives a few options in this post.<\/p>\n

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The Sauce:<\/h3>\n

Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce<\/a> \u2013 Joy Filled Eats<\/p>\n

Homemade cranberry sauce is as simple as can be, and satisfying as heck. Skip the sugary can, use your favorite sweetener and add aromatics.<\/p>\n

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The Pie:<\/h3>\n

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Keto Pumpkin Cream Pie<\/a> \u2013 All Day I Dream About Food<\/p>\n

Another Carolyn Ketchum winner! A tender almond flour crust, an indulgent pumpkin filling, and a dollop of whipped cream on top\u2014there are no compromises with this recipe.<\/p>\n

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Keto Pecan Pie<\/a> \u2013 All Day I Dream About Food<\/p>\n

And you thought it couldn\u2019t be done. Traditional pecan pie, we love it, but it\u2019s a sugary corn syrup disaster. Plenty of butter, eggs, and some sugar-free sweeteners get the job done.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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