Easy Vegetarian Recipes

If you're a vegetarian, you may find it hard to follow a low carb diet. Most vegetarian meals are high in carbohydrates. But they don’t have to be. If you are interested in becoming a low carb vegetarian, follow these basic guidelines.  

Tofu, and many of the imitation meat products make fine low carb choices. Concerning vegetables, skip the potatoes and carrots Greens, and cauliflower are a great substitute for potatoes or rice. Vegetables which are low on the glycemic index, such as spinach, broccoli, romaine lettuce, cucumbers with the skin on, etc are your best low carb choices. Soy is also great a great way to get good protein and low carbs. Eating beans in moderation can be fine as well. ½ cup of beans is probably about the maximum if you want to be a low carb vegetarian. This amount has about 20 grams of carbs and 7 grams of fiber.

Veggies
Salad greens, leafy vegetables, cabbage, cauliflower, watercress,celeriac, chard, collard greens, cucumber, broccoli, brussel sprouts, eggplant,  garlic, green , snow peas, tomatoes, tomatillo, turnips, water chestnuts, , yellow  squash & zucchini.

Fruits:
Blueberries, grapefruit, cranberries, peaches, strawberries, raspberries, cantaloupe

Nuts:

Almonds, walnuts, pecans, and cashews are good choices. 

Legumes:
Soybeans, black eyed peas and kidney beans.

Dairy

·  Eggs (not fried)

·  Low-carb yogurts

·  Soy and coconut milk

·  Hard cheeses