A quick Google search for low carb recipes will often result in a lot meat-based selection. This can be a challenge if you are vegetarian like me or just like to eat plant-based. But the good news is that there are plenty of low-carb vegetarian recipes that are light on carbs but still filling thanks to high-protein ingredients, healthy fatsand fiber-rich vegetables.
With warmer months to comewe all feel fresh, plant-based meals Low carb and healthy but don’t skimp on taste. So we’ve dug through it for you and curated a great list of 15 low-carb vegetarian recipes that meet our criteria. Read on for some key cooking inspiration. Interesting!
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Spicy chickpeas and cheese stuffed zucchini from Half Naked Harvest
Why we love it: This simple and healthy vegetarian low-carb recipe is made with crispy chickpeas and tomatoes, all stuffed inside herb-cheese grilled zucchini. And the best part? It’s a pan recipe so it’s less fussy and works as a healthy dinner or a simple side dish. Mutually beneficial!
Hero composition: Those grilled tomatoes are just bursting with deliciousness.
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Green immune-boosting vegetable soup
Why we love it: The great thing about soups is that you can change up your ingredients depending on what you have in your fridge or pantry. For this dish, we like to add all the greens because it gives the soup a nice color. Think asparagus, broccoli, spinach, kale, collard greens, celery, broccolini… the sky’s limit. But what if you really want to throw in some carrots or red bell peppers? We will not stop you. Get ready to be a skinny, green, feeling person really good machine with this ready soup. It might just become your new favorite Sunday afternoon cooking project.
Hero composition: OH, ginger. How it never fails to shine. In the case of this soup, it packs flavor and has good anti-inflammatory properties.
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Classic Shakshuka
Why we love it: This one-pot shakshuka recipe is a comfort meal at its best – scrambled eggs in a delicious tomato sauce served with flat leaf parsley is a recipe that’s delicious. Although traditionally served with bread for the sauce, you can skip that and choose a side of veggies or butter for a healthy addition. This recipe is the ultimate low-carb vegetarian option — completely crowd-pleasing!
Hero composition: The cumin and paprika give off a smoky smell that gives that ketchup the perfect flavor.
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Chopped Buffalo Cauliflower Salad
Why we love it: This simple delicious chopped salad will get you hooked on its spiciness thanks to the heat of Buffalo flavored cauliflower. It really makes a boring cauliflower really stand out. Even if you don’t have the same ingredients listed in this recipe, you can use whatever you have in the fridge and chop it up on a plate, then enjoy!
Hero composition: Avocado is the perfect cooling ice cream against that spicy cauliflower.
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Mushroom frittata, spinach and goat cheese
Why we love it: This meal is not only delicious because it is low in carbs, but it is also packed with nutritious protein thanks to eggs, mushrooms and goat cheese. All you really need to have a good frittata are eggs and veggies. And we mean any vegetable. We’re talking about whatever random ingredients you have left in your fridge’s vegetable drawer: cauliflower, wilted greens, onions, sliced potatoes, lifeless asparagus tops at their last legs. . The world is your… frittata mistake!
Hero composition: I just can’t rave about mushrooms enough. They are nutritious, have tasteand go well with everything. Especially the spinach and goat cheese in this frittata.
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Savory Cottage cheese breakfast bowl
Why we love it: This high-protein breakfast will keep you full for hours. Cottage cheese is an excellent source of protein, calcium and vitamin B12 with only 6 grams of carbohydrate per 1/2 cup. You can experiment with your toppings here, but this recipe calls for other low-carb ingredients, avocado, chopped cilantro, eggs, and kimchi.
Hero composition: CS food editor and the genius behind this recipe, Suruchi, emphasizes that you need to use the full-fat mini cheese version here. She loves brands like Nancy’s and Good culture It has a mild flavor but has a creamy texture that makes the dining experience so much more luxurious and rich.
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Stuffed grilled eggplant
Why we love it: Eggplant is a perfect ingredient for carb-conscious eating. Not only is it low in carbs, but it’s also rich in fiber and packed with nutrients. You’ll also get to eat this recipe in person, thanks to the variety of ingredients and colorful seeds. This dish claims some quinoa which isn’t low in carbs, so skip that and swap for more veggies or some protein like diced tofu or tempeh.
Hero composition: Fresh mozzarella and figs are the perfect combination of heaven. And when they topped this grilled eggplant, everything fell into place.
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Cups of lettuce from the healthy brewery
Why we love it: If you’re looking for a delicious, hearty yet filling meal, look no further than these cups of lettuce. They make the perfect side dish but personally, I also like to make them a main meal. You can customize how big or small you want by choosing the size of the lettuce leaves. We like icebergs for their round shape, but also used romaine lettuce when we got stuck. And bonus, the vegetable filling for this recipe is made in one pot and takes less than 30 minutes!
Hero composition: Butter cashews give this filling a delicious flavor and crunch, making it the perfect lettuce filling.
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Cumin Chickpea Salad With Mint Chutney
Why we love it: We are all about easy salad recipes that are not only light but also filling you up. Traditionally, this salad consisted only of tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers. But this recipe also calls for chickpeas that are high in carbs but also rich in fiber and protein, making it a great stand-alone dish (and will keep you full longer!). You can always replace the chickpeas with tofu, eggs, or tempeh to make sure you’re getting the full amount of protein without the carb load. Suruchi also served this with naan, but you can skip this to make this a really low carb vegetarian recipe.
Hero composition: You’ll want to double your mint chutney, trust me. Use it on green salads, grilled chicken or as a dip for raw veggies. It has enough rich flavor to elevate any dish.
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Southwest superfood Salad
Why we love it: Does it have anything nicer than this salad? This delicious dish is basically a rainbow on the plate. It’s bursting with all sorts of good-for-you ingredients. Tomatoes and peaches are packed with vitamins, fiber and antioxidants, and avocados have all the good fats that also make this salad satisfying enough for a main course.
Hero composition: Since every salad has to have some crunch, a handful of almonds adds instant texture and flavor layers — not to mention the plant-based source of protein, vitamin E, and potassium. Plus, it has only 7 grams of carbohydrates per 1/4 cup.
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Feta Salad with White Beans and Lemon
Why we love it: This simple salad is such an easy no-frills recipe that you’ll fall in love the first time you eat it. It requires crusty bread, but you can leave it out to keep this low carb. And with all the flavors from savory feta, creamy white beans, and mouthwatering zesty lemon, you won’t be able to pass up the banh mi. Trust me.
Hero composition: Lemon indulgence is the zingy finish I want on all my salads.
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Cauliflower steak with caramelized purple onions from rainbow plant life
Why we love it: This plant-based transition meal is perfect for date night and weekday dinner same. It’s elegant enough to dress up and simple enough to enjoy in the present. Basically, whatever vibe you’re aiming for, this recipe has you.
Hero composition: Herby tahini is the tangy and fragrant drizzle that takes these cauliflower steaks to the next level.
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Ginger Soy Herb Salad from Gaby Cooking
Why we love it: This Premium salad Full of vegetables and herbs equally, so you can pack a lot of flavor and nutrients into a single meal. With basil, mint, cucumber and radish, you really can’t go wrong with this one. Plus, it’s topped with creamy butter, which is never a bad thing.
Hero composition: Ginger soy vinegar water check all the boxes. It is aromatic and acidic with a moderate amount of sweetness from agave.
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Cups of Portobello Lettuce from Identified Dishes
Why we love it: Avocado lettuce and meaty mushrooms come together to create the perfect lunch, snack or finger dinner. These cups are well-balanced with flavors of earthy mushrooms, sweet/spicy sauces and crunchy water chestnuts. Not in the mood for something to pick up? Try enjoying these mushrooms over cauliflower rice for a delicious vegetarian bowl.
Hero composition: The spicy hot chili dish brings a little heat to the party.
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Grilled Orange Cauliflower from Harvest Half Roast
Why we love it: Another cauliflower superstar, this sesame-roasted orange cauliflower is ready to satisfy all your takeout cravings. While I often find it difficult to make Asian-inspired dishes at home, this recipe is so simple and full of flavor I crave. Grilling the cauliflower allows it to retain its crispiness on the outside, so feel free to dredge it up to keep this dish low in carbs.
Hero composition: The chili flakes in the coating for these cauliflowers provide just the right amount of heat.
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This post was originally published on March 29, 2021, and has since been updated.
