What vegetarian foods are low-carb?

5 low-carb and healthy foods for vegans and vegetarians Vegetables: Bell peppers, broccoli, and tomato . Fruits: Berries, watermelon, and plums. Nuts and seeds: Almonds, walnut, flaxseeds, chia seeds, etc.

What are low-carb high protein vegetables?

Some high-protein, low-carb vegetables include kale, spinach, Swiss chard, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts .

Which Bean is lowest in carbs?

Highest and Lowest Carb Beans Among these, black soybeans and green beans have the lowest carbs, potentially making them better for a keto diet. On the other hand, chickpeas, pinto beans, and navy beans have high carbs. You might want to avoid these if you're strictly following a keto diet.

What is high in protein but not carbs?

Canned tuna, edamame, Greek yogurt, cheddar cheese, pumpkin seeds, and pea protein powder are just some examples of high-protein, low-carb foods that can help you meet your daily protein needs.

Can you be a low-carb vegetarian?

Going low-carb if you're a vegetarian takes some strategizing to make sure you're still getting the nutrients you need each day. Following a low-carb diet means you'll be reducing otherwise healthy carbs like whole grains, beans, starchy vegetables and fruits that provide important nutrients.

What foods are zero carb?

Food and drinks allowed on a no-carb diet include meat, fish, eggs, cheese, butter, oils, water, and plain coffee or tea . If you're less stringent, you can also eat nuts, seeds, non-starchy vegetables, and high fat fruits like avocado and coconut since these foods are low in net carbs.

Low-carb vegetarian recipes (2024)

76 Recipes

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Following a low-carb, vegetarian diet? Enjoy our light yet satisfying meals, including vegetable curries, salads, soups and more. (Please note that serving suggestions are not included for low-carb recipes.)

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Dig out the slow cooker to make this healthy stew. Topped with toasted pine nuts and served with flatbreads, it makes a wonderfully nutritious vegan meal
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Slightly sweet with added richness from the coconut milk, this simple vegan curry is a winner. It's also freezable if you need a quick midweek fix
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Use a can of mixed beans to make this tomato-based veggie stew with halloumi. Make it in just 25 minutes for a quick and easy midweek supper
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Transform ratatouille into a bake with a layer of cheese sauce and you won't look back. It makes a great late summer dish and delivers three of your 5-a-day
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Healthy veggie bites that are packed with flavour - a midweek must
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Asparagus salad with a runny poached egg
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A simple, balanced bistro-style salad that's low in calories but high in flavour, texture and nutrition
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This quick and easy vegetarian curry is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner – with butternut squash, coconut milk, lentils and spinach
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Cook a big batch of this filling spiced lentil and squash soup and freeze the leftovers for a speedy supper another day. It's healthy and low in fat
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Cook this tasty, budget-friendly vegan curry for an easy family dinner. With spinach and sweet potato, it boasts two of your five-a-day and it’s under 400 calories
Herb omelette with fried tomatoes
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Make a perfect, protein-rich brunch or breakfast for two people. This healthy omelette can be on the table in just 10 minutes, served with juicy tomatoes
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Every Italian cook has their own version of this classic aubergine dish. It's even better made a day ahead
West Indian spiced aubergine curry
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Make the most of aubergines with this vegan curry. Low in fat yet packed with flavour, you can serve it with rice or roti
Omelette roll-up
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Turn a one-egg omelette into a wrap and slather on some salsa for a low-carb alternative to a flatbread or sandwich. A quick and easy vegetarian snack
Vegetarian Thai green curry
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Our easy veggie version of a classic Thai curry is ready in under an hour and contains 3 of your 5-a-day
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A delicious, spicy blend packed full of iron and low in fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour, or can be made in a slow cooker
Epic summer salad
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Perfect for BBQs and buffets, our epic salad is an assembly job of gorgeous ingredients – no cooking required. Serve it with lamb kebabs for an impressive summer feast
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Crispy filo pastry makes a light base for a vegetarian tart filled with Mediterranean veg and feta
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Impress with this cavolo nero, mushroom, potato and fontina strudel encased in golden filo pastry. If you don't have fontina, comté or gruyère also work well
Butternut squash soup
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Come in from the cold to a comforting bowl of autumnal squash soup. Adding a hint of chilli gives it a warming kick whilst crème fraîche makes it creamier
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This healthy low-calorie soup is a delicious way to use up courgettes when they're in season. Plus it's freezable, so you can make it in summer and enjoy all year
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Create a tasty, spicy vegetarian dish with mushroom and curry in less than half an hour
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A simple, low-calorie spring main that uses the season's finest ingredients and is ready in just 20 minutes
Pumpkin curry with chickpeas
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A veggie dinner party dish which stands alone as a vegan main course or as a complex side dish perfect served with spiced roast meat or fish.
Creamy mushroom soup
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Use porcini and wild mushrooms to make this rich and creamy soup that makes a filling yet light supper for cold nights. Serve with croutons and chives

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