21 Low-Carb Vegan Dinner Recipes (2024)

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Low Carb Vegetables Low-Carb Nuts & Seeds 21 Low-Carb Vegan Recipes That Will Fill You Up! More Low-Carb Vegan Recipes You'll Love! FAQs

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Here are 21 tried and true low-carb vegan recipes that are delicious, healthy, and filling!

Did you make New Year resolutions for 2018?

Travis and I did! We plan to...

Get up earlier
Go on a walk together around the neighborhood every morning
Watch less TV
Spend more quality time together doing unplugged activities
Grow our businesses
Get outside more

We're doing pretty good so far but there's definitely room for improvement-- especially getting up earlier. It's so hard on these chilly mornings to get out of our warm toasty bed!

I know that losing weight and eating healthier meals is an important resolution for many people, so I thought that putting together a list of low-carb vegan recipes would be really helpful. It's so convenient to have a list of tried and true vegan recipes when you need dinner inspiration.

If you're thinking of trying a low-carb vegan keto diet check out this list of vegan keto recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

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Ok, let's talk about carbs.

This is how I remember it:

Veggies that grow above the ground are generally low-carb and veggies that grow below ground are usually higher in starch and carbs.

I'm not a nutritionist so I can't tell you exactly what you should eat to lose weight, but I will tell you what works for my family. Generally, I build our plates to be ½ vegetables, ¼ plant-based protein (beans, tempeh, tofu, lentils, nuts, seeds, etc.), and ¼ carbohydrates.

However, I don't get extreme about it. If Travis wants to eat a whole plate of sauteed baby bok choy (his favorite!) that's totally fine with me!

I work in so many low-carb, cruciferous vegetables into our diet that it really doesn't concern me at all if we want to have our favorite potato-based broccoli cheese soupas the main course for dinner or if we eat too muchcreamy mac and cheesewhen we're craving comfort food.

On a daily basis, we try to eat as many of the following items as possible...

Low Carb Vegetables

Cauliflower -Lemon Garlic Cauliflower Steaks
Spinach
Bell Peppers
Lettuce
Cucumbers
Swiss Chard
Celery
Cabbage - Ginger Lime Asian Coleslaw
Onions
Asparagus
Zucchini -Tomato Zucchini Pesto Bake
Eggplant
Leeks
Brussel Sprouts
Garlic
Mushrooms - Creamy Mushroom Soup
Radishes
Kale
Collard Greens
Avocado
Tomatoes
Broccoli
Green Beans

Low-Carb Nuts & Seeds

Chia Seeds - Kiwi Mango Cherry Chia Seed Pudding
Flax Seeds
Walnuts
Almonds
Brazil Nuts
Pumpkin Seeds

There are so many delicious veggie-loaded low-carb recipes on this list that will help you stay on track!

21 Low-Carb Vegan Recipes That Will Fill You Up!

1 - Roasted Vegetable Tofu Tacos (made with low-carb vegan wraps!)

More Low-Carb Vegan Recipes You'll Love!

Easy Watermelon Popsicles

Watermelon Fruit Salsa

Hearty Cabbage Soup

Kiwi Mango Chia Seed Pudding

FAQs

Is it possible to be vegan and low-carb? ›

A typical low carb lifestyle often involves meat, fish or dairy. Although, vegans avoid foods derived from animals such as dairy and eggs, it is still possible as a vegan (someone who only eats vegetables, grains, nuts and fruits) to follow a low carb lifestyle.

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What vegan foods are low-carb filling? ›

This includes almonds, walnuts, macadamia nuts, peanuts and pumpkin seeds. Soy: Foods like tofu and tempeh are high in protein and fat, but low in carbs. This makes them acceptable on a low-carb vegetarian/vegan diet. Legumes: Some legumes, including green beans, chick peas and others.

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How do vegans not eat too many carbs? ›

12 Vegan Foods That Are Low in Carbs

Nuts and Seeds. Nuts and seeds are among the easiest and most convenient foods. ...
Mushrooms. Mushrooms are another plant-based superfood that's low in carbs. ...
Nutritional Yeast. Like mushrooms, nutritional yeast is a fungus. ...
Soy Products. ...
Berries. ...
Bell Peppers. ...
Cacao. ...
Avocados.

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What vegan protein is low in carbs? ›

The most commonly used protein substitute in vegan and/or vegetarian diets is tofu. Tofu is a great low carb, high protein meat alternative – one half cup contains approximately 20 grams of protein, 3 grams of carbs, and bonus, a ton of fiber.

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Which is better for weight loss vegan or low-carb? ›

Both keto and plant-based have been shown to help with weight loss and in the short-term, keto wins for overall pounds lost. However, when it comes to fat loss, sustainable weight loss and compliance, nutrient-density, and overall health benefits, a plant-based diet comes out on top.

Which beans have the lowest net carbs? ›

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.

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Do carbs matter on a vegan diet? ›

The most important concepts of a vegan diet is FOOD QUALITY, especially for carbohydrates. Your body's main energy source is carbohydrates, so they are a key part of any diet. However, carbohydrate quality is very important in building a high quality vegan or vegetarian diet.

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What are the risks of the vegan keto diet? ›

It is extremely low in carbohydrates and high in fats, which can lead to nutrient deficiencies and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Additionally, a vegan keto diet may not provide enough protein for the body's needs and may lead to muscle loss.

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What vegan foods are high in calories but low in carbs? ›

The most calorie-dense vegan foods tend to be those with a high fat content, such as oils, nuts, seeds, nut/seed butters, avocados, and coconut products. This is because fat has 9 calories per gram, as opposed to carbohydrates and protein which have 4 calories per gram.

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Can you combine vegan and keto? ›

With a little planning, vegans can absolutely reap the benefits of a ketogenic diet. And combined, the health benefits associated with a plant-based diet and those connected with Keto, provide plenty of reasons to give it a try!

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