You have finally started to see results from your reduced carb diet. Now, the holidays are here. Perhaps reinventing your traditional side dishes is a terrific way to stay on your diet, yet wouldn't it be fun to find totally new and yummy sides to celebrate your success? In regards to side dishes, the sky is the limit so why not create an entirely new menu of side dishes this holiday season. Let's take a look at a few low carb sides that just could become new traditions in your family.
We all adore our large heap of mashed potatoes and gravy, but on a low carbohydrate diet this is pretty much off of the menu. But, there are indeed ways to satisfy that starchy craving without all of the carbs involved. A very good alternative is twice baked cauliflower. This filling and pleasing side dish can fool the taste buds into believing you're getting a tummy full of starchy wholesomeness without all the carbs. Toss in a bit of cream cheese for a real smooth texture that makes this meal even yummier.
A different way to serve a side that tastes starchy without being jam-packed with carbs is with a brown rice dish. Granted, brown rice is not really exactly low in carbs, but you won't eat that much in a serving when you make a side dish that is loaded with mushrooms, vegetables, and even sausage. This starchy side will definitely have you forgetting about your dish of potatoes. Getting away from the usual green bean casserole might be a struggle, but not when you replace it with a side dish that's just as creamy and tasty. This is all about having the same textures in a new dish that we enjoy in our favorites. Think of all the nutritious green vegetables that can be made with creamy ingredients. For instance, an exceptionally flavorful green like kale can be tossed with almonds and Parmesan cheese for a excellent side. You'll get the creamy texture of the cheese and crunchy almonds that replace what you long for in the old classic, but that has a small percentage of the carbs.
Consider creamed spinach rather than your usual green bean casserole this year. This can be a wonderfully satisfying side dish that is made low carb easily by making use of almond flour or meal to thicken a white sauce instead of using wheat flour. Add nuts for the additional crunch. Or depart completely from the greens and choose a cheesy eggplant bake as a substitute. When finding something new to replace the classics, keep in mind what you like about your traditional side dishes and find ingredients that replicate the old, but with a new twist.
Sometimes adjusting familiar traditional sides actually leaves us feeling somewhat deprived; we didn't get our real green bean casserole, stuffing, or mashed potatoes and gravy. But, if we change the menu completely with brand new sides including totally new ingredients, our taste buds are so delighted, we never miss the original classics.
Author: Toni G Scott
Toni Scott is a personal chef who has developed hundreds of low carb and hcg diet recipes for her clients. Find recipes at
http://www.hcgdietrecipesmadesimple.com.
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