44 Low-Carb Thanksgiving Sides to Serve with Turkey

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44 Low-Carb Thanksgiving Sides to Serve with Turkey1/44 Cauliflower Gratin 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cauliflower Gratin Recipe photo by Perry Santanachote for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a lower-carb side dish that pairs well with pork, ham or beef. It’s so creamy and delicious! If you like a bit of crunch, sprinkle buttered bread crumbs over the top for the last five minutes in the oven. — Mary Zinchiak, Boardman, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 196 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated

3/44 4/44 Cauliflower Stuffing Test Kitchen Approved Cauliflower

fat), 34mg cholesterol, 291mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. 2/44 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 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. 3/44 4/44 Cauliflower Stuffing Test Kitchen Approved Cauliflower

It’s perfect for the holidays

Stuffing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cauliflower stuffing is the vegan substitute you’ve been looking for. It’s perfect for the holidays. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 64 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 301mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 5/44 Marinated Tomatoes 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Tasty Marinated Tomatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From

This is a great way to use a bumper crop of tomatoes

the Recipe Creator: My niece introduced me to this colorful recipe some time ago. I now make it when I have buffets or large gatherings because it can be prepared hours ahead. This is a great way to use a bumper crop of tomatoes. —Myrtle Matthews, Marietta, Georgia Nutrition Facts: about 2 pieces: 93 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 6/44 Cheesy Cauliflower Side Dish 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the

The topping adds color and enhances the flavor with a little zip

Recipe Creator: This cheesy cauliflower side dish is my favorite way to prepare cauliflower. The topping adds color and enhances the flavor with a little zip. —Rita Reinke, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 88 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 222mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 7/44 Caesar Salad 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sarah Tramonte For Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This crunchy, refreshing Caesar salad has a zippy, zesty dressing that provides a burst of flavor with each bite.

It’s a fantastic salad to perk up any spring or summer meal

It’s a fantastic salad to perk up any spring or summer meal. —Schelby Thompson, Camden Wyoming, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 265 calories, 28g fat (4g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 268mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 8/44 Lemon-Scented Broccolini Test Kitchen Approved Lemon-Scented Broccolini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even the most finicky eaters will eagerly eat this vegetable seasoned with lemon pepper, lemon zest and lemon juice. If you prefer, use broccoli instead. —Kim Champion, Phoenix, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat

serving: 90 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 232mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 9/44 Smothered Cabbage Test Kitchen Approved Smothered Cabbage Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ham adds smoky and salty flavor to this southern side dish. You could also used smoked sausage, smoked turkey leg or bacon. Serve the cabbage with your favorite pork chop dinner or roast chicken. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 65 calories, 4g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat

fat (0 saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 320mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 10/44 Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes 60 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This dish is especially wonderful when locally grown asparagus is in season. It’s so easy for celebrations because you can serve it hot or cold. —Jannine Fisk, Malden, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 95 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg

cholesterol, 294mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein

cholesterol, 294mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 11/44 Green Beans and Radish Salad with Tarragon Pesto Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whichever way my garden grows, I usually build my salad with green beans, radishes and a pesto made with tarragon. That adds a hint of licorice. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 115 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars,

3g fiber), 2g protein

3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 12/44 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

sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 13/44 Brussels Sprouts with Bacon 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There are lots of ways to personalize this roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon recipe to your own tastes, but it all starts with perfectly roasted sprouts. Oven temps vary, so keep an eye on them to make sure they get crisp but don’t burn. —Karen Keefe, Phoenix, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 227 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg

cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 8g protein

cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 8g protein. 14/44 Garlic-Herb Pattypan Squash 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The first time I grew a garden, I harvested summer squash and cooked it with garlic and herbs. Using pattypan squash is a creative twist. —Kaycee Mason, Siloam Springs, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 58 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 296mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 15/44 Harvest Squash Medley

3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Harvest Squash Medley Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To me, cooking is an art, and I love trying new recipes. For this one, I dressed up baked butternut squash, sweet potatoes and apples with citrus and spices. —Ruth Cowley, Pipe Creek, Texas 16/44 Fresh Green Beans & Garlic 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fresh Green Beans & Garlic Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

I am a firm believer that fresh is best

I am a firm believer that fresh is best. I developed this recipe to take advantage of our garden veggies. It really shows off the full flavor of the green beans. —Carol Mayer, Sparta, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 91 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 17/44 Garlic Mashed Cauliflower 6 Reviews Garlic Mashed Cauliflower Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I order cauliflower mash every time we

visit our favorite restaurant

visit our favorite restaurant. Lucky us; one night, I figured out how to make it at home. It was so easy! —Jean Keiser, West Chester, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 74 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 428mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 18/44 Summer Squash Mushroom Casserole 57 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Summer Squash Mushroom Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This rich, creamy squash and zucchini casserole, with its

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