Keto Vegetables
Low Carb vegetables are actually pretty great and contain tons of nutrients that you need on any diet. They are voluminous, and fill you up to give you that “full-filling”. These low carb vegetables are also high in fiber making them perfect for gut health.
High fiber low carb foods= health.
- There are tons of ways to prepare low carb vegetables. Veggies don’t have to be dull and bland.
- In fact. They can become your preference.
- I’ve done a low carb diet for so long that I actually prefer the taste of zoodles to pasta.
- Below is a list of low carb vegetables that can become your staple.
- Healthy food can TASTE good and also be good for you.
Mushrooms
A Mushroom is another name for a fungus. Don’t let this get you down. Mushrooms are still pretty delicious and packed with health benefits.
There are tons of different types of mushrooms with different flavors. Some of these low carb mushrooms include crimini mushrooms, button mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms and, portabello mushrooms.
Carb Amount: The average is about 3 carbs per cup of mushrooms.
5 Delicious Low Carb mushroom recipes:
Garlic Mushroom BaconPortobello Pizza
Bell Peppers
These bad boys are native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.
Let’s thank god that we have amazing ways to transport our food. What would life be without a stuffed bell pepper?
Bell peppers come in at 7 grams of carbs per cup.
A little bit higher in carbs than other low carb vegetables, but not enough to eliminate them from your diet. I enjoy eating them whole. It’s a great alternative to an apple. Especially when you taste buds change due to
5 Delicious Low Carb Bell Pepper Recipes
Beef Lasagna Stuffed with Pepper
Southwestern Stuffed Bell Peppers
Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Peppers
Cauliflower
Cauliflower smells when you cook it. I heated some up at work one day, and man that stunk up the entire hallway. People were gagging..
Don’t let that deter you from eating cauliflower though. It’s one of the most versatile vegetables and is a wonderful replacement to rice. It goes well with almost anything, and taste great).
Cauliflower mashed potatoes taste almost like REAL mashed potatoes
Cauliflower is 5 grams of carbs per cup.
5 Delicious Low Carb Cauliflower Recipes
Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
Cabbage
Cabbage gets a bad rap. Sure, it’s not the most appealing vegetable, but man it can be spruced up with bacon and butter like no other.
If that doesn’t convince you, it’s also really low in carbs.
Cabbage has 2.8 carbs per cup.
That means you can eat an entire head of cabbage and only be at 24 grams. But who does that?
5 Low Carb Recipes made with cabbage
Zucchini
Zucchini is my favorite vegetable. It tastes good pan-fried in butter. What more do you need?
Maybe some nutrients?
You’re in luck! Not only is zucchini a low carb vegetable but it also contains significant amounts of vitamins B6, riboflavin, folate, C, and K, and minerals, like potassium and manganese.
Coming in at 3.9 carbs per cup ( counting fiber) it’s a guilt-free indulgence.
Whatever you do in life, do not rub your eyes after you have touched a freshly cut onion!
If you have done this, it’s okay. I won’t tell anyone.
Onions are a little high at 11 carbs per cup. If your weight loss has stalled, look no further into your overindulgence in onions. It’s easy to do, trust me I have been there.
5 Low Carb Onion Recipe that will delight
Kale
Load that Kale up with butter.
It’s not the best-tasting vegetable, and will definitely need a fat source to make it edible.
It is also one of the most healthiest low carb vegetables that you can eat. It prevents cardiovascular diesease, contains tons of vitamin K, and may even help with cancer.
One cup of raw kale comes in at 1.4 carbs per cup. When cooked it equals 7 carbs per cup.
This is a Bang for your carb.
Low Carb Kale Recipes
Kale soup with sausage and mushroom
Creamed Kale with Bacon and Walnuts
Spinach
Spinach has been linked to prosperity.[http://www.foodreference.com/html/art-spinach-22007.html]
Eat spinach and grow rich!
Maybe not…
Spinach is one of the lowest carb vegetables, and best tasting ( in my opinion)
1 A cup of uncooked spinach has a whopping 1 gram, and .5 of this gram is fiber! It’s high in iron so perfect for those who suffer from anemia. If you’re doing the keto diet, it’s important to get enough iron in your diet.
It’s perfect for salads, omelets, and side dishes.
Low Carb Spinach Recipes
Keto Frittata with fresh spinach
Low carb spinach cheese squares
Green Beans
Meh. I tried to find something cool about green beans, but couldn’t.
I guess that’s kind of cool?
Coming in at 7 grams per cup with 3.4 grams of fiber. These are perfect for a low carb Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish.
Low Carb Green Bean Recipes
Garlic
Garlic is the secret weapon to protect you from vampires.
It’s also the secret weapon to protect you from various diseases. Things like brain cancer, lung cancer, bacterial infections, and heart attacks.
Those can be vampires of your life and time.
Thankfully, it’s also a low carb superfood.
Coming in at 1 carb per clove, you can’t go wrong.
There is also elephant garlic, which is perfect for roasting. I had never seen such a big garlic clove, and was amazed and delighted when I came across it at Central Market ( perfect for low carb shopping)
5 Low Carb Garlic Recipes
Brussel Sprouts
This low carb vegetable is unanimously disliked by all children. Thankfully, we grow out of that phase and begin to appreciate it’s interesting taste.
Fry the sprouts, bake the sprouts, steam the sprouts. They will broaden your world of vegetables and will sure delight you on a low carb or keto diet.
7 Low Carb Brussel Sprout Recipes
Roasted Parmesan Brussel Sprouts
Garlic Lemon Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Honey Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Parm
Maple Bacon Parmesan Brussel Sprouts
Eggplant
When I lived in Turkey eggplant was everywhere. Like, I tasted dishes with eggplant that blew my mind. It was in the yogurt, the meats, and even the desserts!
It’s not as popular in America, but it should be! It’s absolutely great for a low carb diet, and the opportunities to make a creative dish in the kitchen are endless.
Perfect for weight loss goals.
7 Low Carb Eggplant Recipes
Artichokes
Artichokes are the most underrated vegetable.
The flavor is close to asparagus but has the texture of a potato.
You will have to go out and try it.
It’s the perfect low carb high fiber foods for keto and low carb diets.
7 keto Artichoke Recipes.
Brocolli
Broccoli tastes great dipped in ranch, cheese, and mustard. Okay, maybe not mustard.
It comes in at 5.8 grams of carbs per cup and 2.2 carbs for fiber for a grand total of 3 net carbs per cup.
7 Low Carb Broccoli Recipes
Asparagus
Asparagus is amazing and is should be eaten at least once a week.
It’s scrumptious with garlic and butter.
Asparagus can be a little tricky to cook, so watch out for overcooking.
Or maybe that is just me….
7 low carb asparagus recipes
Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus
Broccoli and cheese soup with asparagus
Those are the most popular low carb vegetables that are high in fiber. It’s important to remember, that you need to make vegetables the basis of your diet.
They contain tons of nutrients that will help you lose weight and KEEP it off. They also help the ketogenic diet be SUSTAINABLE.
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