21 Low-Carb Vegan Dinner Recipes (2024)

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

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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!

Speaking of lists, here's my personal list of 115 Easy 30-Minute Vegan Dinner Recipes! For even more recipes, click on the picture below to join our friendly vegan Facebook community where we share tons of delicious easy vegan recipes every single day!

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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!)

Photo Credit: Stacey Homemaker

2 - The BEST Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Garlic

Photo Credit: Stacey Homemaker

3 - Tomato Zucchini Pesto Bake

Photo Credit: Stacey Homemaker

4 - Spaghetti Squash Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato, Garlic & Basil

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5 - Spiralized Vegetable Noodles with Smoked Tofu & Spicy Peanut Sauce

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Photo Credit: Supergolden Bakes

6 - Instant Pot Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage

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Photo Credit: Healthy Slow Cooking

7 - Garlic Roasted Radishes (Oil-Free)

Photo Credit: Stacey Homemaker

8 - Creamy Mushroom Soup

Photo Credit: Stacey Homemaker

9 - Pesto Zucchini Zoodles

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10 - Kale Pesto Shirataki Noodles

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11 - Gluten-Free Cauliflower Hash Browns

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Photo Credit: Healthier Steps

12 - Ginger Lime Asian Coleslaw

Photo Credit: Stacey Homemaker

13 - Broccoli Cauliflower Rice

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14 - Sesame Ginger Baked Tofu (Serve with low-carb cauliflower rice!)

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Photo Credit: Veggie Inspired

15 - Tomato Mushroom Spaghetti Squash

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Photo Credit: What a Girl Eats

16 - Fresco Sofritas Tacos

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Photo Credit: Erica's Recipes

17 - BBQ Baked Tofu Rainbow Bowls

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Photo Credit: Yummy Mummy Kitchen

18 - Avocado Arugula Tomato Salad

Photo Credit: Stacey Homemaker

19 - Easy Curried Tofu Scramble (Serve with roasted radishes instead of potatoes)

Photo Credit: Stacey Homemaker

20 - Lemon Garlic Cauliflower Steaks

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21 - Stir Fry Zucchini Noodles

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Photo Credit: Veggie Inspired

If you make any of these low-carb vegan recipes, please share your picture onInstagramand tag @Stacey_Homemaker or use the hashtag #StaceyHomemaker so I can see your delicious creation!

Which of these low-carb vegan recipes are you going to try? Let me know in the comments!

More Low-Carb Vegan Recipes You'll Love!

Easy Watermelon Popsicles

Watermelon Fruit Salsa

Hearty Cabbage Soup

Kiwi Mango Chia Seed Pudding

21 Low-Carb Vegan Dinner Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What vegans eat on a low-carb diet? ›

What are some good sources of protein when on a vegan, low-carb diet? Good sources of complete proteins include hemp and chia seeds, nutritional yeast, soy products, and spirulina. Good sources of incomplete proteins include nuts, mushrooms, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, asparagus, watercress and spinach.

Can you lose weight on a low-carb vegan diet? ›

But you can stay vegan while experiencing the benefits of living a low-carb life. One of these benefits is feeling less hungry, which can lead to greater weight loss compared to other diets.

Do carbs matter on a vegan diet? ›

However, carbohydrate quality is very important in building a high quality vegan or vegetarian diet. High quality carbohydrates contain many essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants, which all contribute to your good overall health.

What is the 7 day vegan challenge? ›

How does it work? No meat, poultry, seafood, dairy or eggs for 7 days (any 7 straight days). Announce to your friends, family, followers that you're doing the challenge.

What vegan food has protein but no carbs? ›

Nuts and seeds: Nuts and seeds are low in carbs, but high in protein and fat. 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.

What foods are discouraged in a low-carb diet? ›

Here are 14 foods to limit on a low carb diet.
  • Some bread and grains. Bread is a staple food in many cultures but is typically high in carbs. ...
  • Some fruit. ...
  • Starchy vegetables. ...
  • Pasta. ...
  • Cereal. ...
  • Beer and mixers. ...
  • Sweetened yogurt. ...
  • Juice.
Aug 10, 2023

How much weight can you lose in 2 weeks on a vegan diet? ›

Vegan diet to lose weight

Studies have shown that a vegan diet can reduce your weight by an average of 5.6 pounds in 18 weeks, or less or more than a third of a pound per week!

How to lose 20 pounds on a vegan diet? ›

5 Habits for Easy Vegan Weight Loss: How I Lost 20 lbs
  1. Consuming enough vegan protein. ...
  2. Eat enough Fruit and Vegetables. ...
  3. Make sure your meals are balanced! ...
  4. 80/20 Rule. ...
  5. Create a list of easy vegan recipes.
Feb 3, 2024

What are the best carbs for vegans? ›

Aim to get most of your daily carbohydrates from nutrient dense, unrefined carbohydrate foods such as wholemeal bread, brown rice, oats, beans, chickpeas, lentils and fruits and vegetables.

What is the lowest carb pasta? ›

  1. Shirataki noodles (konjac noodles) and tofu shirataki noodles. If you're counting carbs and craving pasta, these are your best bet. ...
  2. Zucchini noodles. Also known as zoodles, these are simply long strands that have been spiralized from whole squash. ...
  3. Hearts of palm noodles. ...
  4. Spaghetti squash noodles.
Oct 31, 2022

What beans are high protein low-carb? ›

Low Carb and High Protein Options
  • Green beans: 4 grams of total carbs, 2 grams of net carbs per 1/2 cup cooked.
  • Black soybeans: 8 grams of total carbs, 2 grams of net carbs per 1/2 cup cooked.
  • Edamame (soybeans): 14 grams of total carbs, 8 grams of net carbs per 1/2 cup cooked.
May 6, 2024

How do vegans get protein? ›

Grains: Grains high in protein include cornmeal, kamut (wheat berries), teff, quinoa, whole-wheat pasta, wild rice, millet, couscous, oatmeal, and buckwheat. Non-dairy milk: Just one cup of soy milk can pack about 7-9 grams of protein.

Why I quit vegan? ›

One of the main reasons people quit veganism is the struggle to find satisfying and flavourful alternatives for their beloved meat and dairy favourites. Whether it's the craving for a juicy burger or the comfort of warm mac 'n cheese, these staples can be hard to replace.

What is the 80 20 vegan diet? ›

Pescatarians and flexitarians usually adopt an 80/20 approach: 80% of meals and snacks are plant-based and just 20% include meat and/or fish. This type of “semi-vegetarianism” is good for those who need extra protein in their diet.

What bread is vegan? ›

Vegans can eat bread that does not contain animal products or byproducts. This includes breads that only use some variation on flour, water, yeast, and salt including ciabatta, baguette, focaccia, sourdough, pita, and ezekiel breads.

What to avoid on a vegan keto diet? ›

Foods to avoid

Animal products, including eggs, meat, poultry, dairy and seafood, are excluded on a vegan keto diet. Here are examples of foods that should be completely avoided: Meat and poultry: Beef, turkey, chicken, pork. Dairy: Milk, butter, yogurt.

Is there a vegan version of the keto diet? ›

Vegan keto diet: Foods to eat

For example: Healthy plant cooking oils, such as olive oil, avocado oil, peanut oil, coconut oil, and sunflower oil. Avocados and coconut products, such as coconut milk, coconut cream, guacamole and avocado paste. Nuts, such as almonds, Brazil nuts, walnuts and macadamia nuts.

Is tofu low-carb? ›

Tofu is low in carbohydrates. 100 grams of regular tofu, for example, only contains 1.2 grams of carbs, making it suitable for those observing a low-carb or ketogenic diet. Other tofu varieties are also low in carbs. Tofu can also be a good source of healthy fats and protein.

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