44 Low-Carb Thanksgiving Recipes

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44 Low-Carb Thanksgiving Recipes1/44 Roasted Sage Turkey with Vegetable Gravy 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Sage Turkey with Vegetable Gravy Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 40 min Servings 16 servings (3-1/2 cups gravy) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s no prep like home-style when roasting the big bird. Instead of sage stuffing with turkey, fill this bird with fresh sage and thyme sprigs for the same delicious flavors. —Beth Jacobson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 9 ounces cooked turkey with about 1/4 cup gravy: 514 calories, 24g fat (6g saturated fat), 215mg cholesterol,

562mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 64g protein

562mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 64g protein. 2/44 Make-Ahead Maple & Sage Gravy 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Make-Ahead Maple & Sage Gravy Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 45 min Servings 3-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Save those turkey wings! Then use this richly flavored stock in my pour-it-on-everything herbed gravy. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 89 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 216mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 3/44 Secret-Ingredient Stuffed Eggs 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen

My take on deviled eggs is full of surprises

Approved Secret-Ingredient Stuffed Eggs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My take on deviled eggs is full of surprises. The down-home appetizer Mom used to make gets an upscale touch from mango, goat cheese and pecans. People love these tempting treats. —Beth Satterfield, Dover, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed egg half: 94 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 4/44 Cheese & Garlic Biscuits 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheese & Garlic Biscuits Recipe photo

My biscuits won the prize for best quick bread at my county fair

by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My biscuits won the prize for best quick bread at my county fair. One of the judges liked them so much, she asked for the recipe! These buttery, savory biscuits go with just about anything. —Gloria Jarrett, Loveland, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 biscuit: 81 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 176mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 5/44 Tangy Bacon Green Beans 6 Reviews Tangy Bacon Green Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30

min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother’s Pennsylvania Dutch-style recipe turns plain old green beans into a tangy cross between three-bean and German potato salads. —Sharon Tipton, Casselberry, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 173 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 6/44 Pumpkin Pie Shots 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Grown-up treats that feature canned pumpkin and butterscotch schnapps will lure guests back

The gelatin shots are made ahead, so they’re a great party starter

for more. The gelatin shots are made ahead, so they’re a great party starter. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 shot: 39 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 7/44 Make-Ahead Turkey and Gravy 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Make-Ahead Turkey and Gravy Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 5 min Servings 16 servings (2-1/2 cups gravy) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ease the holiday time crunch with a make-ahead turkey recipe that’s ready to serve when you are. It’s a

great choice for potlucks, too

great choice for potlucks, too. —Marie Parker, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 8 ounces cooked turkey with about 2-1/2 tablespoons gravy: 480 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated fat), 218mg cholesterol, 434mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 64g protein. 8/44 Fresh Green Bean Salad 12 Reviews Fresh Green Bean Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I had a green bean salad at a local deli and enjoyed it so much that I tried to re-create it at home. The result was yummy! It lasts for

several days in the fridge, and the taste keeps getting better

several days in the fridge, and the taste keeps getting better. —Allison Brooks, Fort Collins, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 106 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 9/44 Bacon-Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After making little bacon-wrapped sausages for years, I needed a change! I had an extra sweet potato and

half a package of bacon on hand, so I put on my thinking cap and came up with this treat. —Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 60 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 10/44 Spinach-Parm Casserole 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For those who ignore Popeye and won’t eat their spinach, I find that spinach with garlicky butter and Parmesan helps change their

—Ken Churches,

minds. —Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 239 calories, 21g fat (9g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 703mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. 11/44 How to Grill a Turkey 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Marinated Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe photo by Lauren Habermehl for Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 40 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family enjoys this Thanksgiving turkey because it cooks up tender, tasty and golden brown. Build up flavor by marinating the meat, then grill it to add a tempting barbecued flavor. —Ken Churches,

Plus, they add color to any table

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Nutrition Facts: 9 ounces cooked turkey (calculated without gravy): 407 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 171mg cholesterol, 383mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 67g protein. 12/44 Cherry Tomato Bites 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cherry tomatoes may be small, but these are full of amazing flavor. Plus, they add color to any table. —Rev. David Bostedt, Zephyrhills, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3 each: 72 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars,

0 fiber), 2g protein

0 fiber), 2g protein. 13/44 Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Cauliflower 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Cauliflower Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandkids were never huge fans of cauliflower, but the bacon makes a big difference in this dish. They like it even more with golden cauliflower instead of white. — Patricia Hudson, Riverview, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 137 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 221mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 14/44

As a thank-you, I tell them how to make this refreshing zucchini saute

Cheesy Zucchini Saute 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Although I no longer have a garden of my own, friends and neighbors keep me amply supplied with squash. As a thank-you, I tell them how to make this refreshing zucchini saute. It’s quick, easy and oh, so tasty! —Doris Biggs, Felton, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 157 calories, 13g fat (9g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 416mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 15/44 Cranberry Brie Bites 6 Reviews Test

They’re easy to make, but look like a gourmet treat

Kitchen Approved Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family hosts a holiday drop-in each year, and that’s where these cranberry Brie bites made their first appearance. They’re easy to make, but look like a gourmet treat. —Cindy Davis, Bonita Springs, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 tartlet: 66 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 98mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 16/44 Turkey Brine 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Herb-Brined Turkey Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

4 hours 20 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For an impressive main course, look here. The moist, flavorful bird will have guests counting the minutes until carving time. — Scott Rugh, Portland, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 10 ounces cooked turkey: 837 calories, 59g fat (25g saturated fat), 315mg cholesterol, 685mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 73g protein. 17/44 Garlic Broccoli 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Garlic Broccoli Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My kids

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