Table of Contents
- Main Courses
- Roast Turkey for Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Herb & Mustard Crusted Turkey Legs
- Butter Blanketed Roast Turkey
- Smoked Turkey Legs
- Air Fryer Turkey Breast
- Pork Knuckle German Style
- Rolled Turkey Breast Roulade
- Roasted Turkey Breast
- Sugar-Free Keto Glazed Ham
- Easy Zucchini Slice Without Flour
- Easy Keto Squash Casserole
- Vegetarian Mains
- Keto Cauliflower Wellington
- Nut Roast with Cranberries
- Baked Eggplant Gratin
- Grilled Vegetable & Goats Cheese Terrine
- Stuffed Whole Roasted Celeriac
- Keto-Friendly Sides
- Cheesy Cauliflower Mash
- Fried Brussels Sprouts
- Keto Green Bean Casserole Bundles
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Swiss Cheese and Pancetta
- Keto Green Bean Casserole
- Crock Pot Green Beans
- Mashed Turnips
- Roasted Delicata Squash
- Keto Mac And Cheese
- Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts
- Keto Cheddar Dill Biscuits
- Cauliflower Pumpkin Puree
- Cheesy 'Potato' Casserole
- Easy Braised Red Cabbage
- Smoked Zucchini
- Keto Sweet Potato Casserole
- Candied 'Yams' with Marshmallows
- The Best Keto Stuffing
- Carnivore Bread Keto Stuffing
- Must-Have Condiments
- Easy Appetizers
- Stuffed Brussels Sprouts
- Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
- Multiseed Low-Carb Crackers
- Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
- Keto Stuffed Mushrooms with Spinach
- Air Fryer Paneer
- Winter Salads
- Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Feta & Arugula
- Leftover Turkey Salad
- Keto Broccoli Bacon Salad
- Keto Potato Salad
- Roasted Beetroot and Goat Cheese Salad
- Easy Taboule Salad
- Comforting Soups
- Decadent Desserts
- Keto Pecan Pie Cheesecake
- Keto Pumpkin Pie
- Keto Pecan Pie Cookies
- Keto Pumpkin Bars
- Keto Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars
- Keto Pumpkin Cake with a Crunchy Streusel Topping
- Pumpkin Spice Keto Creme Brulee
- Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies
- Crustless Keto Pumpkin Pie
- Fall-Inspired Beverages
Planning a healthier Thanksgiving? Check out our huge list of over 65 low-carb recipes! We have everything: mouth-watering main courses, sides that everyone will love, easy appetizers, cozy soups, fresh salads, and desserts that are both sweet and healthy. Don’t forget the refreshing drinks! All these dishes are keto, gluten-free, and sugar-free. Perfect for any size gathering, they’re sure to be a hit. So if you’re still figuring out your holiday menu, we’ve got plenty of tasty and healthy ideas waiting for you. Let’s make this Thanksgiving deliciously healthy!
Main Courses
Roast Turkey for Thanksgiving and Christmas
Whip up this flavorful keto turkey as the highlight of your low-carb Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. This guide offers thorough instructions and helpful tips for a juicy and delightful turkey, without the hassle of brining.
Herb & Mustard Crusted Turkey Legs
Tender turkey drumsticks with golden, crispy skin, seasoned with butter, mustard, and herbs. Perfect for a festive keto holiday meal!
Butter Blanketed Roast Turkey
Ready for a turkey that’s the talk of the table? Slather it in butter for the most mouth-watering, golden-skinned roast turkey, and add herbs add that extra yum. This is the one recipe you need for that perfect holiday feast!
Smoked Turkey Legs
Brined and rubbed for flavor, these smoked turkey drumsticks cook perfectly in a smoker. Juicy, tender, and a fantastic keto-friendly option for holiday feasts or summer BBQs, they’re even tastier than Disney’s famous version!
Air Fryer Turkey Breast
This air fryer turkey breast recipe guarantees a juicy, tender result. Marinated overnight and seasoned with a tasty spice blend, this dish offers a mouthwatering combination of flavor and succulence.
Pork Knuckle German Style
Experience the traditional Bavarian flavor with this German-style Pork Knuckle, also known as Schweinshaxe. A crispy delight enjoyed during Oktoberfest and beyond.
Rolled Turkey Breast Roulade
This Rolled Turkey Breast Roulade with Herb Stuffing is delightfully simple to make and truly scrumptious!
Roasted Turkey Breast
Make a delicious oven-roasted turkey breast with tender, juicy meat and perfectly crispy skin! Simple to prepare, featuring a tantalizing garlic herb butter.
Sugar-Free Keto Glazed Ham
A fantastic Blood Orange Keto Glazed Ham recipe that lets you savor your Christmas ham sugar-free! It’s so good, your secret’s safe.
Easy Zucchini Slice Without Flour
You will just love this easy Zucchini Slice recipe. Quick, budget-friendly, gluten-free and a meal everyone loves!
Easy Keto Squash Casserole
Looking to enjoy low carb squash casserole this season? It’s a delightful Southern-inspired keto friendly side dish to add to your Thanksgiving table or really any family dinner! You can make a gluten free, keto squash casserole simply and quickly and enjoy it tonight.
Vegetarian Mains
Keto Cauliflower Wellington
Transform your festive table with our low-carb cauliflower wellington recipe. This holiday favorite features seasoned cauliflower enveloped in a savory mushroom and walnut blend, all encased in a gluten-free, keto-friendly pastry. Serve it in elegant quarters or slices for a visually appealing and scrumptious keto vegetarian Christmas treat.
Nut Roast with Cranberries
This scrumptious keto vegetarian nut roast features a mix of low-carb nuts, topped with tangy cranberries. Enjoy it chilled with a fresh side salad or as a filling for a hearty keto vegetarian wrap using low-carb flatbread, complemented with a touch of mayonnaise or your favorite dip.
Baked Eggplant Gratin
This easy vegetarian baked eggplant gratin is perfect for a meatless meal or as a side. The simple basil and garlic sauce adds a creamy, satisfying layer, making it a hearty and flavorful choice for any meal.
Grilled Vegetable & Goats Cheese Terrine
This vibrant terrine features grilled eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers, layered with goat cheese for a delightful low-carb starter. Easy to prepare, this dish is not only flavorful but also adds a splash of color to any summer meal or dinner party.
Stuffed Whole Roasted Celeriac
This roasted celeriac recipe, stuffed whole, serves as an impressive keto vegetarian centerpiece for any gathering. Filled with nuts, pepper, and onions, it’s also vegan, paleo, and gluten-free. Enjoy it as a hearty main dish or slice it up for a unique side.
Keto-Friendly Sides
Cheesy Cauliflower Mash
Enjoy a creamy, cheesy cauliflower mash, the perfect low-carb companion to your favorite proteins. Whipped up in under 20 minutes for a quick, tasty side.
Fried Brussels Sprouts
This crispy pan-fried Brussels sprouts recipe is a straightforward and tasty side dish, made with just four ingredients: Brussels sprouts, bacon, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. It’s a quick and easy addition that brings a flavorful twist to any meal.
Keto Green Bean Casserole Bundles
Crisp bacon-wrapped green beans, crowned with a luscious sauce, make these keto green bean casserole bundles a standout side dish.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Swiss Cheese and Pancetta
Upgrade your veggies with this roasted Brussels sprouts recipe, featuring a creamy cheese blend and pancetta. It’s the low-carb, high-flavor side dish ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Ready in 45 minutes!
Keto Green Bean Casserole
Looking for an absolutely mouth-watering side dish that is both indulgent and guilt-free? Look no further than this incredible Keto Green Bean Casserole. Made with a base of fresh mushrooms, garlic, onions, a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and a crunchy cheese topping, this dish is savory and satisfying.
Crock Pot Green Beans
This crock pot green beans recipe is a delicious side dish that requires minimal prep and simple ingredients. Learn how to cook southern style fresh green beans in a slow cooker with bacon for your next family dinner or the holiday season.
Mashed Turnips
Mashed turnips offer a delightful alternative to traditional mashed potatoes, boasting a creamy, fluffy and buttery texture that are begging to be smothered in gravy or more butter.
Roasted Delicata Squash
This roasted delicata squash with parmesan and sage is an easy keto side dish and perfect for the holidays. Simple to make and full of great flavor!
Keto Mac And Cheese
A classic American casserole made low-carb! We’ve got zero-carb pasta combined with cauliflower, all baked with the creamiest cheese sauce, keto bread crumbs and grated cheese.
Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts
Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts sautéed with garlic, cooked for just 3 minutes, and tossed with bacon and lemon juice. This quick and easy side dish is simple, yet tender and full of flavor.
Keto Cheddar Dill Biscuits
Golden brown on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside, these keto Cheddar Dill Biscuits are the perfect addition to any meal.
Cauliflower Pumpkin Puree
Explore our Cauliflower Pumpkin Puree Recipe, a delicious and healthy blend that marries the natural sweetness of pumpkin with cauliflower’s earthy flavor.
Cheesy 'Potato' Casserole
A delicious, creamy low carb side dish that tastes remarkably like the old standby cheesy potato casserole! (And no, its not cauliflower – promise!)
Easy Braised Red Cabbage
Make your meals stand out with Easy Braised Red Cabbage, a healthy, colorful side that’s low in carbs. Perfectly complements meats like duck, pork belly, and chicken, and adds a tasty twist to your dinner table. Simple to prepare, it’s a must-try for any cozy meal.
Smoked Zucchini
Smoked Zucchini is the best way to cook zucchini slices. You can easily eat this as a main dish or make it into a simple side dish to share. All you need for this easy recipe is four simple ingredients. Minimal meal prep, maximum flavor.
Keto Sweet Potato Casserole
Make a low-carb version of a classic side dish! Keto sweet potato casserole is made with butternut squash and pecans.
Candied 'Yams' with Marshmallows
A healthy low-carb take on a classic American recipe made with pumpkin and sugar-free marshmallows. With these you can stay keto even during the Holiday season and Thanksgiving!
The Best Keto Stuffing
Whether you’re whipping up traditional holiday dishes or just find yourself in the mood for this fall favorite, this Keto stuffing recipe is sure to transport you.
Carnivore Bread Keto Stuffing
Keeping your carbs ultra low and your protein high? Then you must try this holiday stuffing made with zero-carb carnivore bread!
Must-Have Condiments
Low-Carb Gravy
Whip up this delicious keto gravy using whole foods ingredients. Perfect for a low-carb, gluten-free diet, it’s ideal with your Sunday roast. Made with bone broth and an optional touch of cream, it adds a rich, flavorful complement to any meal.
Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce
Get ready for the holidays with The Best Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce! This low-carb, zesty orange and spiced sauce pairs perfectly with festive meals, and it’s keto-friendly. Easy to make and wonderfully tangy, it’s a guilt-free addition to your table.
Easy Appetizers
Stuffed Brussels Sprouts
Try these stuffed brussel sprouts for a tasty side dish. Stuffed with a goats cheese and walnut filling they make a great low carb and gluten free side dish or even an appetizer.
Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
This Cranberry Jalapeno Dip is not only a visual feast for the eyes, but it’s also a delectable treat for your taste buds. Perfect for a holiday appetizer and a great low carb and gluten-free dip too!
Multiseed Low-Carb Crackers
These Multiseed Low-Carb Crackers are not only crunchy and delicious but also nut-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and egg-free. They’re the ultimate keto-friendly, allergy-conscious snack.
Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Discover a mouthwatering combination of savory and crispy flavors with our Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts Recipe. With the perfect balance of smoky bacon and tender Brussels sprouts, this recipe is a must-try for bacon lovers and vegetable enthusiasts.
Keto Stuffed Mushrooms with Spinach
These Tuscan inspired Keto Stuffed Mushrooms with Spinach and Garlic are a quick and easy side dish or appetizer with a ton of flavor.
Air Fryer Paneer
Air Fryer Paneer is a great snack, appetizer, or side dish. With just a bit of effort, you can enjoy the most flavorful, warm, melty cheese ever. It is especially delicious on top of a salad for a great vegetarian entree.
Winter Salads
Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Feta & Arugula
Roasted Pumpkin Salad with feta, arugula, and crunchy pepitas. A simple, low-carb dish blending fresh flavors and inviting textures.
Leftover Turkey Salad
Imagine biting into sweet, roasted beetroot, creamy goat’s cheese, and crunchy walnuts, all tied together with a zesty homemade balsamic vinaigrette. It’s perfect for a quick side dish or a light main.
Keto Broccoli Bacon Salad
This Keto Broccoli Salad With Bacon is a delicious low-carb side dish everyone will love, especially in the summer! Made with fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and more, it has all the flavors you could want from a keto salad!
Keto Potato Salad
This Keto Potato Salad recipe is made without Cauliflower for an even tastier faux-tato salad. It uses turnips instead of potatoes!
Roasted Beetroot and Goat Cheese Salad
Imagine biting into sweet, roasted beetroot, creamy goat’s cheese, and crunchy walnuts, all tied together with a zesty homemade balsamic vinaigrette. It’s perfect for a quick side dish or a light main.
Easy Taboule Salad
A delicious twist on the original taboule salad (tabouli) with juicy cherry tomatoes, cucumber, hemp seeds, and loads of fresh herbs. This gluten-free and wheat-free taboule will be a firm favorite!
Comforting Soups
Roasted Pumpkin Soup
When pumpkin is in season, it’s time for a bowl of creamy soup. This is the ultimate comfort-food dish perfect for a chilly fall day. Ideal as an appetizer for your holiday table!
Keto Low Carb Turkey Soup
This keto turkey soup is creamy, packed with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes. A steamy bowl of low carb soup is the winter comfort food we all need right now. Perfect for any leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Keto Pea and Ham Soup
This incredibly easy Keto Ham Soup is so tasty and a real family-friendly recipe! The ultimate in keto soup recipe. Tastes just like a traditional pea and ham soup but without all the carbs!
Creamy Chicken Mushroom Soup
This Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Soup recipe brings a hearty blend of flavors and textures to your table. It’s a quick and satisfying meal that’s sure to comfort on any chilly day.
Decadent Desserts
Keto Pecan Pie Cheesecake
Enjoy this sugar-free, grain-free cheesecake, cradled in a tasty pecan pie crust and crowned with caramel-maple pecans. It’s the ideal low-carb dessert to celebrate the flavors of fall!
Keto Pumpkin Pie
Keto pumpkin pie, your go-to sugar-free dessert for Thanksgiving, offers a rich buttery crust and a smooth, creamy filling. Enjoy all the traditional flavors without the extra carbs, perfect for your festive celebration.
Keto Pecan Pie Cookies
These Keto Pecan Pie Cookies are a delicious Crumbl Cookies copycat recipe. With tender almond flour shortbread and a gooey caramel pecan filling, they are a dream come true!
Keto Pumpkin Bars
Packed with the fall flavors of pumpkin spice and warm cinnamon, these keto pumpkin bars are a delightful treat that will satisfy your cravings.
Keto Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars
Sink into the gooey delight of these keto pecan pie bars, infused with the rich tastes of brown butter and bourbon. These bars are a top pick for pecan pie lovers!
Keto Pumpkin Cake with a Crunchy Streusel Topping
Just because you eat keto doesn’t mean you have to feel left when all things pumpkin spice is everywhere you look! This scrumptious low carb Keto Pumpkin Cake is absolutely amazing with its crunchy streusel topping.
Pumpkin Spice Keto Creme Brulee
Enjoy the best of both worlds with this Pumpkin Spice Keto Creme Brulee, featuring a smooth, creamy custard interior and a crisp top layer. An ideal low-carb dessert for any season, it brings a unique twist to your sweet treats.
Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies
This keto-friendly dessert merges pumpkin pie, cheesecake, and brownies into one delectable treat. Enjoy sugar-free, spiced pumpkin cheesecake swirled with rich, fudgy, low-carb brownies – a must-try for dessert lovers!
Crustless Keto Pumpkin Pie
This keto pumpkin pie is a game-changer for the holidays. With only 3 net carbs (4.5 total), it’s creamy, simple to make, and tastes amazing! Plus, it’s egg-free, making it a great choice for anyone with egg sensitivities at your Thanksgiving table.
Fall-Inspired Beverages
Pumpkin Spice Hot Buttered Rum
This Pumpkin Spice Hot Buttered Rum is a warm and comforting holiday cocktail. It’s an ideal keto-friendly and sugar-free choice, perfect for festive celebrations.
Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte
Ditch your usual seasonal favorite from coffee chains and embrace this creamy egg-infused pumpkin spice coffee. It’s richer, healthier, and offers a taste that’s far superior to any Starbucks pumpkin spice latte.
Low-Carb Baileys Irish Cream
This homemade Baileys Irish Cream, made with low-carb condensed milk, offers a rich and creamy taste. Perfect for celebrating any occasion!
Low-Carb Mulled Wine
Get into the festive spirit with this low-carb, sugar-free mulled wine. Packed with spices like cinnamon and cloves, plus a hint of orange, it’s a winter favorite that’s both easy and quick to prepare.
Thanks for assembling this wonderful collection of keto/low carb holiday recipes. I will be trying a few of them in the weeks to come.
Hi Helene,
I’m so glad you found the collection helpful! Can’t wait to hear how the recipes turn out for your Thanksgiving feast. 😊
Thanks for sharing Martina. So many great keto recipes to try this Thanksgiving.
Thank you for creating such delicious recipes! Now I really crave that pork knuckle, it’s the one thing I always order whenever I visit my parents in Prague.
I’m not American and don’t celebrate Thanksgiving but I can see so many recipes I could use for Christmas! The glazed han and the mash with gravy… Oh my. Thank you so much!
Thank you Ilona! Most of these will be perfect for Christmas!
Thank you for sharing these recipes Martina. It’s a reminder to me that Low Carb can be both healthy and delicious. Time for me to revisit your KetoDiet app!
Thank you Jules! We have big plans for the app in 2023! 🙂