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A Low-Carb Thanksgiving Menu
Many people these days are on a carb-restricted diet. Believe it or
not, it's really simple to prepare a low-carb Thanksgiving feast that
everyone will enjoy! Here are some of our favorite recipes that are
low on carbs yet high on flavor!
Appetizers
Shrimp cocktail
Pound of cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
Low carb ketchup
Horseradish sauce
Hot sauce
Simply combine the ketchup, horseradish and hot sauce. Add more or
less horseradish and hot sauce depending on your taste. Serve the
shrimp in miniature cocktail glasses with the sauce in the middle and
the shrimp sliced in the middle and inserted onto the rim of the
glass. Or, go with a large serving platter.
Bacon-wrapped Scallops
1 pound fresh scallops
1 large package of pre-cooked bacon
Wood toothpicks
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Simply wrap a slice of bacon around each
scallop, then bake on a shallow pan or cookie sheet for about seven
minutes.
Swedish Meatballs
1 pound ground beef
1 slice of low carb bread, diced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
6 Italian sausages, skin removed
Chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients except chicken
stock and mix thoroughly with your hands. Roll the meat mixture into
balls then bake for about 15 minutes. Transfer cooked meatballs to a
pot filled with chicken stock and simmer until thick. If the mixture
doesn't thicken to your liking, try a touch of cornstarch.
Entrees
Luckily, traditional entrees such as turkey and ham are already low in
carbohydrates. When roasting your turkey, simply leave it unstuffed!
Prepare your turkey or ham as you always would, cooking at 350 degrees
for around 30 to 40 minutes per pound.
Side Dishes
Most vegetables are already also low in carbs. Here are some great
recipes for low-carb side dishes that will be delicious with your
turkey or ham!
Whipped Cauliflower
4 ounces 2 percent cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 strips precooked bacon
4 cups boiled cauliflower
2 tablespoons lowfat sour cream
6 ounces of your favorite shredded cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Mash the cauliflower with an old fashioned potato masher. Then, use an
electric mixer to blend in all the remaining ingredients except bacon.
When the mixture is creamy and smooth, crumble the cooked bacon and
gently mix in. Then, transfer the mixture to a casserole dish, top
with cheese, and bake for 20 minutes.
Green Bean Casserole
1 lb fresh green beans
1 can lowfat mushroom soup
2 cups of lowfat shredded cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Boil the fresh green beans until soft. Drain, then transfer to a
casserole dish lightly greased with cooking spray. Mix the mushroom
soup with the green beans to make a thick mixture, then top with
cheddar cheese. Bake for 30 minutes.
Dessert
Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
Pre-prepared low carb pie crust
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup sugar substitute like Splenda
2 cups canned pumpkin
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 separated eggs
2 cups whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
In your food processor, mix the pumpkin, spices, salt, vanilla, egg
yolks, gelatin, 1/2 cup of cream, and 1/2 cup sugar substitute. Blend
until smooth. Transfer to a stovetop pot and cook over medium heat
until thick. Return to food processor and re-blend the mixture until
smooth and lump free. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with a
hand mixture until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and egg whites, and
beat until you see stiff peaks. Fold this mixture into the blended
pumpkin mixture and gently fill crust. Refrigerate for three hours or
overnight before serving.
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