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Diabetes-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup
Having diabetes doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy all the flavors and fun of a Thanksgiving feast. Diabetes Food Hub has plenty of healthy recipes you can use for your Thanksgiving (or Friendsgiving) meal, and we’ve put together a list of some of our favorites. Each recipe has the ingredients, directions, and all the nutritional information. Be sure to build your Thanksgiving plate using the Diabetes Plate. Non-starchy veggies should fill half of your plate (plus, the veggies will add festive color to your meal!) and lean protein, like turkey or plant-based proteins, should fill one-quarter. Fill
Thanksgiving Winter Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
Brighten up your holiday feast with this colorful salad! Blue cheese, pomegranates, and hazelnuts add interesting flavor and crunch to this seasonal salad, making it deliciously easy to add more vegetables to your holiday plate. This recipe is part of our Diabetes-Friendly Thanksgiving Meal Plan and has been modified to make 10 servings. The original recipe makes 6 servings and can be found here.
Thanksgiving Green Beans with Cranberries and Hazelnuts
Brighten up a side of green beans with tart cranberries, fresh lemon zest, and crunchy hazelnuts! This simple side dish feels gourmet but is super easy to prepare. It also makes a nice, light addition to your Thanksgiving table instead of the traditional, heavy green bean casserole. If you can't find hazelnuts, sliced almonds, walnuts, or pecans work just as well. This recipe is part of our Diabetes-Friendly Holiday Toolkit and has been modified to make 10 servings. The original recipe makes 16 servings and can be found here.
Herb-Roasted Turkey
Looking for the perfect turkey recipe to use on Thanksgiving Day? Look no further!
Herbed Bread Stuffing
This thanksgiving classic gets a healthier makeover with a few small adjustments. First, we use heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil instead of butter, and stick with just 2 tablespoons. Low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock and salt-free poultry seasoning keep the sodium down, and fresh herbs add a nice punch of flavor. Finally, to build your diabetes-friendly Thanksgiving plate, be sure to watch your portion sizes! To make things easier, you can prepare everything a day in advance, and bake just before serving.
Healthy Homemade Green Bean Casserole
This classic Thanksgiving side dish gets a diabetes-friendly makeover, without losing any of its rich, savory flavor.
Brussels Sprouts with Oranges
Brussels sprouts and oranges create a colorful, sweet-and-savory side dish that will make a beautiful addition to a Thanksgiving or holiday meal.
Crunchy Coleslaw Turkey Sandwich
This super simple sandwich packs a lot of flavor from coleslaw and salsa. It's perfect for a light lunch! Use leftover Thanksgiving turkey for a lighter take on the traditional leftover turkey sandwich.
Green Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Looking for a lower-carb side dish? This festive salad is easy to put together and makes for a light, yet tasty side on Thanksgiving - or any other day of the month!
Roasted Turkey & Vegetables
This dish is great with a side of roasted or mashed sweet potatoes. It's a great option for Thanksgiving if you don't want to cook an entire turkey.