KetoFLEX 12/3 Kitchen: A Traditional Thanksgiving

If you thought a traditional Thanksgiving was off the table, think again. You can still enjoy new versions of your old favorites by making some plant-rich, low-carb substitutions. This enables you to bring together friends and family with delicious food while nurturing and guiding them on a healthier path.

This month’s full recipes include Roasted Delicata and Broccolini Salad, Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast (see the full recipe below), Thanksgiving Dressing, and Cranberry Almond Chia Seed Pudding.

Roasted Delicata and
Broccolini Salad

This salad is fall on a plate. The slow-roasted delicata squash and broccolini, imbued with sage and thyme, atop soft, seasonal baby lettuces, gently tossed with our Apple Cider Vinaigrette, and garnished with pomegranate and pumpkin seeds combine to create an artful, sweet, and savory masterpiece. Feel free to top it with your favorite KetoFLEX 12/3 protein.

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Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

If you’ve got a smaller gathering this year, why not experiment with roasting a turkey breast instead of the whole bird? A turkey breast still provides a generous amount of delicious, tender, meat, but has a shorter roasting time and much easier cleanup. Because most commercial turkeys are fed inflammatory grains, do your best to find birds that have been fully pastured. Use the EatWild search engine to find local poultry farmers near you. 

Yield: Six (four-ounce) servings

Ingredients:

● 1 whole bone-in turkey breast w/ skin on (about 6 to 7 lbs)
● 2 tbsp garlic, minced
● 2 tsp Dijon mustard
● 1 tbsp rosemary, chopped
● 1 tbsp sage leaves, chopped
● 2 bay leaves
● 2 tsp salt
● 1 tsp black pepper
● 2 tbsp high polyphenol extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
● 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
● 1 cup dry white wine
● 1 onion, peeled and chopped
● 2 celery stalks, USDA organic, chopped
● 1 carrot, chopped

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325 °F.
2. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, herbs, mustard, salt, pepper, EVOO, and lemon juice.
3. Place your bird skin side up on a roasting pan.
4. Using half of the paste, rub the paste on the turkey meat under the skin with your fingers.
5. Rub the other half of the paste directly on the skin.
6. Pour the wine into the bottom of the roasting pan and add in the chopped celery, onion, and carrot.
7. Roast the turkey for 2 hours until the skin is golden brown or the thermometer reads 165 °F.
8. When done, allow the turkey to rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
9. Serve with juices and veggies.

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Thanksgiving Dressing

While some call it “stuffing” and others call it “dressing,” everyone calls this version delicious. Technically, stuffing is placed inside the bird while it’s roasting, whereas dressing is served as a side dish to dress up the meal. This is the ultimate comfort food — flavorful and satisfying while still low in carbohydrates and chock-full of healthful ingredients.

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Cranberry Almond Chia
Seed Pudding

Chia Pudding is a fantastic, quick-to-prepare and makes a wonderful holiday dessert!  With cranberries, cinnamon, and orange zest, this recipe brings together healthful polyphenols with a zesty kick. Enjoy its delicious creaminess from the omega-3-rich chia seeds, which are high in fiber and support gut and brain health.