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Share advice and experiences of following a low-carb diet.Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

Original poster

How do I low carb my Sunday roast chicken dinner?

31 replies

Overseasmom100 · 07/04/2019 11:03

Only just started low carbing.

Today Ive got a chicken for lunch. Would usually have roast pots, yorkies, carrotts, peas, cauliflower and stuffing

So what can I change to make it low carb Sunday lunch?

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Aethelthryth · 07/04/2019 11:05

Leave out potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and stuffing.

Original poster
Overseasmom100 · 07/04/2019 11:06

Yes def will.
What's the best low carb veg?

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Tatiannatomasina · 07/04/2019 11:08

Cauliflower cheese made with cream, cream cheese and more cheese, broccoli, sprouts, asparagus, cabbage cooked in butter.

Bringbackthestripes · 07/04/2019 11:09

No potatoes, Yorkshire puds or stuffing and fill up on veg.

www.thesun.co.uk/living/4292091/joe-wicks-low-carb-sunday-roast-dinner/

Sorry it is the sun!

Sgtmajormummy · 07/04/2019 11:11

Aubergines are low in carbs.
I grill and use them in pasta dishes for a wholesome flavor. My version of Eggplant Parmesan is good for when other people are having lasagne (grilled aubergines layered with light tomato sauce and cubed mozzarella).
Courgettes, too.

AnnaMagnani · 07/04/2019 11:12

Serve exactly the same thing without the roast potatoes and Yorkshires.

Do stuffing based on nuts and fruit. Or no stuffing at all. Stick halved lemon + halved whole garlic up chicken's bum and roast it with that in instead.

Make at least half your plate veg. I might do roast chicken with roast veg - cauliflower, peppers, carrots, tomatoes, courgettes in olive oil + garlic. Could stick some new potatoes in for those who aren't low carbing.

Ninkaninus · 07/04/2019 11:14

Cauliflower cheese is a good shout. You can roast celeriac, or mash it. Delicious and makes a great accompaniment to a roast chicken. I’d do carrots and peas anyway - as long as you only have a few you’ll be fine. Use the chicken cooking juices as a jus instead of gravy.

HaroldsSocalledBluetits · 07/04/2019 11:17

Roast broccoli is a lovely accompaniment -
break into florets, oil and s+p, 5 -7 mins on a baking tray.

Original poster
Overseasmom100 · 07/04/2019 11:20

Some great ideas here thanks.
I will have the chicken make a cauliflower cheese, cabbage, brocolli and sprouts...may have 1 carrot for colour Grin

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Ninkaninus · 07/04/2019 11:25

Sprouts swimming in butter, with plenty of salt! Oh my, how did I forget about sprouts?

Tip: if you use frozen broccoli and cauliflower florets it’s cheaper and they roast up beautifully without getting too crispy (I like the crispiness but sometimes I’m not in the mood).

Ninkaninus · 07/04/2019 11:25

Make sure your cauliflower cheese is low carb, though!

crazygirluk · 07/04/2019 11:30

Mashed swede mixed with butter, a splash of cream and salt and pepper works well.

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Overseasmom100 · 07/04/2019 11:32

Cauliflower cheese...best recipe? Just looked at the Joe Wickes one using mascapone not cream

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MyFamilyAndOtherAnimals1 · 07/04/2019 11:34

Spinach too? Or Brussels?

MyFamilyAndOtherAnimals1 · 07/04/2019 11:36

OOOo you could make some lovely red cabbage!
My recipe is - sorte red cabbage with onions in mustard, lemon juice and a little apple juice. But I'm sure other people have better red-cabbage ideas

NakedAvenger · 07/04/2019 11:40

Best cauli cheese. This will feed 4 to 6 as a side dish for a roast.

Half a cauli. Cut into medium florets. Put in baking dish.

Clove of garlic fried in butter for a minute
Add half a tub of Philadelphia. Use the garlic and herbs philly if you like and omit the garlic stage.
Add splash of white wine and a glug of cream. Melt philly.
Add a few handfuls of any cheese you have going. Cheddar grated, crumbled feta, bit of blue, Parmesan all work well .
Bubble until custard consistency.
Pour over raw cauli
Sprinkle cheese on top
Oven for around 30 to 40 mins. It's very forgiving so any temperature over 200 and

Ninkaninus · 07/04/2019 11:40

I’m sure there’s a cauliflower cheese recipe on one of the recipe threads on this topic. Should be stickied at the top!

Ninkaninus · 07/04/2019 11:41

Crossposted! That one sounds great. Sigh, I fancy a roast now...

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Overseasmom100 · 07/04/2019 12:06

Sounds gorgeous Im off out now to buy philly!!!

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Overseasmom100 · 07/04/2019 14:41

So made the sauce ...ummm it's abit creamy and rich not sure Im going to like it but will give it ago

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Ninkaninus · 07/04/2019 14:44

I’d make it with twice as much cauliflower to cut down on sauce to veg ratio maybe? Remember it’s only a side to add so no need to eat loads of it if it’s rich. Tbh I wouldn’t make mine with philly (I hadn’t noticed that in there!), so maybe next time try the mascarpone instead?

Snowflake9 · 07/04/2019 14:44

The Joe wicks one with creme fraiche is amazing. I use that all the time.

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Overseasmom100 · 07/04/2019 14:45

Ok I need to experiment I think. Will double up on the cauli

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Plurabelle · 07/04/2019 14:51

I don't think there's much point in doing a 'low carb' roast dinner. The whole point is that you roast potatoes in the fat that comes off the chicken.

I think, as other poster have suggested, the best option is just to serve plenty of veg with the chicken and potatoes. Spring greens are really good steamed.

It also seems a bit weird to see all sorts of very creamy veg dishes as preferable to a roast potato to me. But then Mumsnet is a very weird place...

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