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We have rounded up all the low carb side dishes you could need to get you through the big holiday dinner!

The main course at Thanksgiving is always a given in our house…turkey, of course! Sometimes we even cook a ham to go with it.
The side dishes though, that is where the magic of Thanksgiving is! There are so many delicious options on the table it can be hard to fit it all on one plate. For many families the go-to recipes are loaded with carbs, but it doesn’t have to be that way and you DON’T have to feel deprived!
We like to focus on low carb meals that don’t feel like you are eating low carb, or worse, forcing others to go low carb if they don’t want to. So with that in mind, we are offering you this awesome list of low carb side dishes for you to chow down on this holiday season! Bon Appetit!
Low Carb Thanksgiving Sides!
Loads of our FAVORITE low carb lifestyle side dish recipes!
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
This low carb broccoli cheese casserole is ready in just about 20 minutes and is always a hit with my kids. Cheesy broccoli makes the perfect side to any grilled meat.
Green Beans with Bacon and Tomatoes
These green beans are so flavorful thanks to cooking in a mix of bacon, tomatoes, onions, and garlic!
Keto Coleslaw
This low carb coleslaw takes just a handful of ingredients and it's so simple! The coleslaw dressing works perfectly every time.
Low Carb Cornbread Stuffing
Made with my low carb cornbread, this dressing recipe tastes like the classic cornbread dressing without all of the carbs!
Keto Cranberry Sauce
It's not Thanksgiving without cranberry sauce and this low carb version is super simple and delicious.
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
These Brussel sprouts with bacon are pan fried for a quick low carb side dish. Bacon makes everything better - especially Brussels sprouts!
Broccoli Salad with Bacon
This low carb broccoli salad is the perfect side dish for any barbecue. It’s full of so much good stuff that I have a hard time not eating the whole bowl.
Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
This low carb zucchini casserole is super simple and the perfect way to use up that fresh zucchini. Two types of cheese, onion, and garlic add great flavor and this dish pairs well with just about any protein.
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Extra creamy and cheesy cauliflower mac and cheese! This one is both kid friendly and keto friendly!
Mashed Turnips
Turnips are low in carbs and high in fiber, magnesium, and vitamins. They make a great side dish option!
Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
Loaded with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese, this salad is perfect for a hot summer night!
Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
These roasted balsamic Brussels sprouts are so good they might just turn the sprout haters into sprout lovers!
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Tender asparagus wrapped in crispy prosciutto! I could eat this simple side dish every night!
German Cucumber Salad
This cool and creamy cucumber salad recipe is made with fresh cucumbers, red onions, garlic, and sour cream. It's perfect for a hot summer night.
Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
This cheesy cauliflower casserole sure doesn't taste like diet food. It's loaded with cheddar, bacon, cream cheese, and sour cream. My kids love this one!
Pan fried radishes with bacon
These sauteed radishes are perfect as a low carb side for breakfast or dinner. They remind me of fried potatoes!
Per serving: 64 calories, 3g fat, 230mg sodium, 5g carbs, 2g fiber = 3 net carbs
Cheddar Bacon Cauliflower Potato Salad
This cauliflower potato salad is loaded with grated cheddar and crispy bacon. I love easy summer side dishes like this and it’s perfect to serve along any grilled meat or at your next potluck.
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese - this low carb recipe is perfect for keto!
If your family is anything like ours, you will have leftovers when Thanksgiving is over. Last year I turned to this Leftover Turkey Casserole recipe and we liked it a lot. It is always good to finish off the food and waste as little as possible.
Also, our desert this year is this AMAZING keto pumpking pie with streusel topping!
Happy Thanksgiving!
2 comments
Fantastic thank you sooooo much ! Let the Happy holidays begin!!!;)
Karly,
Thanks for rounding up all these recipes for us. Hope you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving.