Low Carb Holiday Side Dishes
The holiday season is coming up!
As it’s my first low carb holiday season in years, I’m already thinking about what we’ll serve.
Not even just on the big holiday days - Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, etc - but just during the season in general.
As far as side dishes go, so many of the amazing low carb options out there are great for everyday meals, as well as the *big* ones.
So many of the seasonal options work well as the base for keto-friendly seasonal side dishes - Cauliflower, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, etc.
Add a bit of cheese, cream, butter, bacon, and/or seasoning, and you’ve got a lot of flavour potential!
Keto, Low Carb Holiday Side Dishes
I asked a bunch of food bloggers for their favourite low carb / keto holiday recipes, and I was NOT disappointed with the results!
Below, I’ve got details, photos, and links for over 40 amazing low carb dishes, perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and everything in between!
... almost TOO many options.
I have no idea how to decide, and will likely try a bunch of options over the next few months.
What’s YOUR favourite keto holiday side dish?
More Low Carb Holiday Recipes
Looking for some low carb or keto options to serve at the holidays? Here are some super tasty Christmas recipes and other holiday treats for you!
Bacon Wrapped Halloween Mummy Meatloaf
Candy Cane Cookies
Charcuterie Christmas Tree
Cream Cheese Mints
Easter Deviled Eggs
Eggnog
Funeral Potatoes
Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread Pancakes
Halloween Deviled Eggs
Holiday Desserts
Holiday Main Dishes
Paska [Ukrainian Easter Bread]
Pumpkin Pie Fat Bombs
Sauerkraut Buns
Stuffing
Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze
Witch Finger Cookies
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Low Carb Holiday Side Dishes
Keeping Keto throughout Thanksgiving and Christmas doesn't have to be rough! Here are a TON of low carb holiday side dishes, to help you!
This Simple deviled eggs recipe is packed with the perfect amount of flavor and surprisingly not a lot of ingredients. Easy, delicious, and keto friendly, this appetizer is perfect for Thanksgiving.
A keto gravy that only takes five minutes to make, has less than 1 carb per serving, and can be made with beef, chicken, turkey, or veggie broths, meat drippings, or bouillon cubes.
Low carb stuffing using almond flour that is bursting with flavor and simple to make.
A Keto Cranberry Sauce that is super easy to make, has hints of vanilla and cinnamon and is ready in minutes.
Looking for an alternative to stuffing made with bread? Try this low-carb Cauliflower Stuffing recipe. It's packed with veggies and full of flavor making it the perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving meal.
Veggie lovers, this low carb Green Beans Almondine is a super easy and elegant side dish that combines crisp green beans with fried almonds with an garlicky lemon butter sauce.
Easy, creamy, cheesy Squash Casserole is perfect for low carb holiday meals. Even the non low carbers will love it! Only 3 net carbs per serving.
You can quickly whip up this comforting side of easy Smothered Green Beans for dinner tonight and any holiday meal in less than 25 minutes.
Fork tender cabbage, in a creamy garlic sauce all complete with some crispy bacon…This will be the go-to easy side dish that you can pull out for holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas, and whenever you want a no-fuss yet creative vegetable recipe.
This quick and easy “Potato” Low Carb Salad flavored with Pickles, Mayonnaise and Yogurt is not only a great Lower Carb Side Dish, but also fully Gluten-Free and extremely Delicious.
This low-carb pumpkin soup recipe is super simple to make and so, so, delicious! It’s a recipe you’ll be making all Fall and Winter long. Whether you’re low carb, keto, or just wanting to eat simpler and healthier you have to try this keto pumpkin soup.
This easy goat cheese mashed cauliflower is creamy, garlicky, and topped with oniony sautéed leeks. It’s a wonderful low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes and a perfect side dish to share with a crowd.
Made with a handful of simple ingredients like fresh garlic, cream, and two kinds of cheese, this Cheesy Baked Asparagus Gratin is rich, creamy, and super easy to prepare. Enjoy this easy and delicious creamy baked asparagus recipe with your favorite dinner or as a side at your next holiday gathering.
The simplicity of this recipe for keto roasted glazed carrots makes this a perfect keto carrot side dish to bring to the holiday table. Because who can’t use easy recipes during this busy season? Plus roasted carrots are a pretty traditional side dish during the holidays. They can complement just about any dish.
These easy roasted vegetables feature fall favorites: Brussels sprouts, delicata squash, and a pop of color and tartness from cranberries. Healthy and low carb too!
Keto friendly baked cauliflower Mac and cheese (or cauliflower gratin) is a fantastic substitute for the classic southern Thanksgiving side of mac n cheese.
If you miss having cornbread dressing on the keto diet, you are in luck! This Keto 'cornbread' dressing is exactly what you're looking for - super tasty addition to your Thanksgiving meal!
Learn how to make the best cheesy garlic roasted Brussels sprouts with this foolproof recipe. They are deliciously crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. https://chefjar.com/cheesy-garlic-roasted-brussels-sprouts/
This delicious recipe for Roasted Parmesan Green Beans uses fresh green beans and makes for a perfect low carb side dish at any Thanksgiving gathering
This easy cauliflower rice pilaf recipe is a delicious and versatile side dish. It’s keto friendly, gluten free, vegan and ready in about 20 minutes.
The ultimate allergy-free bread. No grains, gluten, eggs, dairy, or nuts! This grain-free butternut squash bread will make the perfect low-carb accompaniment to any lunch or dinner.
This healthy, Keto Green Bean Casserole has a creamy mushroom sauce and crunchy onion topping that will remind you of the traditional green bean casserole made with condensed soup and fried onions. The best part is it has all of the flavors without all the carbs!
With 5 minutes of prep and just 4 ingredients, this Keto Cranberry Sauce will fill your house with the warming scents of vanilla, cinnamon, and cranberries. Enjoy this classic thanksgiving side dish without all the carbs!
Perfectly cooked, baby purple Brussels sprouts will turn anyone into a Brussels lover! It's a great veggie side dish for all your holiday gatherings!
A simply refreshing way to bring some flavor to roasted broccolini. An easy and delicious vegetable side dish, to complement any meal, with loads of fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic.
These garlicky roasted radishes are easy to make, festive, and flavorful. They’re a delicious low carb alternative to roasted potatoes.
These caramelized mushrooms are crisped to golden perfection. They’re easy to make and loaded with flavor.
This low carb sweet carrot casserole is a delicious cross between a side dish and a souffle'-like dessert. Either way, it is a healthy, keto-friendly recipe that will be easy to serve at a family or Holiday dinner.
These creamed leeks are rich and complex in flavour yet very easy to make. They use just 5 ingredients which are all made in one pot.
Twice-baked loaded cauliflower is the ultimate healthy comfort food! It has all the familiar flavors of your favorite loaded potatoes without all the carbs. Easy enough for weeknight dinners, yet decadent enough for your holiday spread.
This is the best low carb version of white sandwich bread we’ve ever tried — it totally beats those expensive, crumbly store-bought breads! Ditch the carbs with this easy Keto Bread Recipe and have all the sandwiches you love!
You’ve never had Brussels sprouts like these! Our Parmesan Air Fryer Brussels sprouts are crispy, savory, and absolutely delicious!
Who says cauliflower has to be boring?! Keto Spicy Roasted Cauliflower is unlike any cauliflower recipe you’ve ever tasted before: tender baked cauliflower with a crispy, tangy coating and just the right amount of spice!
These roasted green beans are fresh green beans coated in butter, garlic, olive oil and herbs, then cooked at high heat until tender and browned.
This Cheesy Broccoli Casserole recipe is a creamy vegetable side dish made with condensed cream of mushroom soup, sour cream and cheddar cheese.
This low-carb version of potato hashbrown casserole uses shredded cauliflower, and is so good, you won't even miss the potatoes!
This low-carb spinach casserole is loaded with cheesy goodness and makes an amazing side dish for your holiday gathering!
This tasty app is perfect for a keto Thanksgiving and packed with fall flavors. Just serve with low carb crackers and fresh veggies.
Need an easy low carb paleo stuffing for Thanksgiving? Try this cauliflower stuffing recipe! It has all the same flavors, plus it's healthy & delicious.
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is a beautiful and elegant side dish that is simple to make and will impress your guests. Tender asparagus, wrapped with bacon and simply seasoned goes well with any main dish and is perfectly portioned for either a plated dinner or a family-style one.
Looking for a quick and easy recipe for the best roasted asparagus? Great beginner oven baked asparagus recipe with additional ideas and variations.
No thanksgiving dinner plate is complete with a roll. These Keto rolls are soft, fluffy and are begging to be dipped in gravy or smothered in butter.
Keto Creamed Spinach for 2 is a quick and easy side dish that goes perfectly with grilled steak!
These 15 Minute Mustard Green Beans are for the mustard lover! Cooking these green beans are super fast, free up oven space, and can be made and on the table in no time!
Kabocha squash has less carbs than its squash sister and brothers. And of course, there has to be some squash or pumpkin on your Thanksgiving table! This dish is light and flavorful and will complement any traditional Thanksgiving dish.
Low carb, gluten-free, keto, and Paleo Stuffing is easy to make. It’s a healthier version for a guilt free Thanksgiving celebration.
Smoky, delicious grilled onions that are easy to make and topped with fresh pesto! They're a healthy side dish that's perfect for Thanksgiving . Thread the onion slices onto wooden skewers and they'll never fall through the grates!
This Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole is creamy, savory, comforting, and SO easy to make for dinner tonight or any Holiday. It's keto and gluten-free!
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