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10 Low-Carb Dishes for the Holidays
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Low-carb Turkey
Turkey is a traditional holiday crowd pleaser. Fortunately for the low-carber, turkey also fits nicely into our food requirements. Its protein and healthy fats are basted with love ... and butter. Monkey Business/Fotolia
Low-carb Ham
Ham is great because you can throw it in the oven and forget about it while you're trying to do a million other things for your holiday get-together. But beware of packets of sugary glazes, and leave off the pineapple slices, pretty though they are. dream79/Fotolia
Low-carb Squash
Do you have a hard time staying away from the mashed potatoes at a holiday table? Nobody is going to mistake winter squash for a potato, but a nicely prepared baked squash with butter, salt, pepper and parsley can create a warm glow within. NiDerLander/Fotolia
Low-carb Green Beans
Green beans are a favorite at the holiday season, maybe in part because they are so versatile. Eat them plain, or just add a little butter. Steam them, bake them or grill them. Toss them with slivered almonds, or mix them with other vegetables. Brent Hofacker/Fotolia
Low-carb Cauliflower
Believe it or not, cauliflower is a low-carb food. Which is fortunate since holiday meals for many people can be a carbohydrate-laden heaven ... or torture. If you think white cauliflower is boring, check out the purple, green and orange varieties and dress up your table in color. Lsantilli/Fotolia
Low-carb Pumpkin
Pumpkin pie is not out of the question for a low-carb diet, if you go for specialty pie crusts and if you use artificial sweeteners. But that's not the only dessert option. A low-carb pudding with dollops of whipped cream is pretty tasty, too. And pumpkin isn't just for dessert anymore. Make a delicious pumpkin soup, topped off with crushed red chili pepper and cream for a real treat. meteo021/Fotolia
Low-carb Berries and Cream
Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries ... they all make the low-carb life a little sweeter. Combine some berries with whipped cream in a parfait cup and you've really got something. You can put frozen berries in cream, whipped or otherwise, before they're fully thawed and enjoy a low-carb version of ice cream. Africa Studio/Fotolia
Low-carb Salads
Let's bust the myth that eating low-carb means never eating vegetables, ever. Starchy vegetables may be barred from the table, but feel free to enjoy the rest of the veggie world. And you can add full-fat cheese, sour cream, and slices or slivers of meat, along with generous splashes of assorted vinegars and oils to make dishes that much more interesting and filling. Dani Vincek/Fotolia
Low-carb Veggie Trays
Slices of broccoli, celery, carrots, peppers and cucumber taste great when you drench them in a low-carb dip. Cottage cheese, sour cream and cream cheese can stand alone, or add your favorite seasonings. Full-fat versions only, if you please. anaumenko/Fotolia
Low-carb Mixed Nuts
Mixed nuts are a classic low-carb snack. Put out bowls of them along with nutcrackers, and help yourself to a healthy snack. You won't miss the chips and pretzels, and you won't have to go hungry either. Tags: low-carb, holidays, holiday season, turkey, ham, squash, veggies, berries, nuts gossip7/Fotolia
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