The Best Homemade Low-Carb Stuffing

A savory, low-carb stuffing substitute that is hearty and filling with no “food coma” feeling afterward! It’s easy to make and sure to become one of your favorite side dishes for Thanksgiving or anytime!

Packed with veggies and full of fresh herbs and seasonings, this low-carb stuffing substitute can be made just before serving, or ahead of time and then refrigerated before re-heating to serve. Either way, it’s full of flavor, too!

November is one of my favorite months – and not just because it’s my birthday month. To me, fall is very invigorating. I love the vibrant reds, fiery oranges, and brilliant golds of the season’s changing colors. The crispness to the air. Fall is also the start of a new school year with its promise of new friends, new field trips, and new extra-curricular opportunities. And football games are well under way, too; you can always find me rooting for my favorite teams. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade woos me every November, as well. As a former dancer in my youth, I love to watch The Rockettes on 34th Street each year.

Then, of course, November also brings Thanksgiving dinner with all of its glorious side dishes.

The stuffing. The casseroles. The potatoes. The pies. And when they’re homemade – mmmm mmmm, that just gives them that something extra special, right? I appreciate a good homemade meal, too.

What I don’t appreciate, though, is the bloated, sluggish, sleepy feeling that can come on after indulging in my favorite dishes. Thankfully, The Best Homemade Low-Carb Stuffing serves up all of the flavor everyone wants without leaving us feeling like we need a nap afterward! Instead, nutrient-rich veggies and savory herbs take this traditional comfort food to a whole new level.

What makes this the Best Stuffing?

• Low-carb
• Simple ingredients you can find at most grocery stores
• Packed with vitamins and minerals
• Easy to make
• Can be made ahead of time and re-warmed for serving

Let’s take a look at what you’ll need for this low-carb stuffing substitute recipe:

Traditional Stuffing Ingredients

• Celery – Rich in potassium and antioxidants, celery is also high in fiber, low-calorie, and very low on the glycemic index.
• Onions – Sweet onions especially are high in Vitamin C and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Mushrooms – Baby bellas are another good source of fiber and potassium.

Lower-Carb Ingredient Substitutes

• Butternut Squash – Actually a fruit, butternut squash is also low on the glycemic index and loaded with Vitamin A.
• Radishes – Did you know you can peel, chop, and boil radishes to soften them, creating a texture similar to traditional stuffing ingredients? Plus, radishes are full of calcium, too.
• Yellow Bell Pepper – Iron, fiber, potassium and Vitamins A & C are abundant in yellow peppers, as well.

You’ll also use olive oil, minced garlic, fresh rosemary, thyme, and parsley, and dried sage, salt, and black pepper to make this homemade low-carb stuffing substitute burst with flavor. Serve The Best Homemade Low-Carb Stuffing with turkey, chicken, or ham and your dinner companions will be asking for more!