Vegetarian/Vegan

The vegetarian/vegan recipes below are low- to moderate-carb recipes that many can eat without spiking your blood sugar. However, if you are trying a new food or new recipe, please always “eat to your meter“!

Featured Recipe

Zucchini Cheese – Dairy Free
(Adapted from https://lowcarbyum.com/zucchini-cheese/
Because the original source is not vegan or vegetarian)
Ingredients

2 cups zucchini
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons agar agar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

Line baking pan with parchment paper. (I used a 9×9-inch)
Steam zucchini for about five minutes.
Puree steamed zucchini with coconut oil and lemon juice in blender or food processor until smooth.
Blend in gelatin, salt, and nutritional yeast (if using).
Pour mixture into lined pan then sprinkle herbs on top.
Refrigerate until set. Slice into squares.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving (4 squares)

Calories 43
Total Fat 3g
Total Carbohydrates 3g
Protein 1g

30 INCREDIBLE LOW CARB VEGETARIAN MEALS
https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/low-carb-vegetarian-meals/

Best (And Worst) Vegetarian Meat And Dairy Products
https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/07/09/vegetarian-meat-dairy-products_n_5571164.html

50 Healthy Vegetarian Recipes That Are Super Satisfying
I saw only one non-vegetarian recipe that used tuna. Many of the others use beans of various kinds. When you try a new food or recipe, be sure to “eat to your meter“!
https://www.self.com/gallery/healthy-vegetarian-recips

Low Carb Vegan Crab Cakes
https://meatfreeketo.com/low-carb-vegan-crab-cakes/

Savory Ricotta Cheesecake
https://cookingketowithlee.com/savory-ricotta-cheesecake/

Bacon Alternatives

COCONUT BACON
https://simple-veganista.com/coconut-bacon/

Eggplant “Bacon”
For low-carb, omit the maple syrup. Use 1/2 t. maple extract instead.
https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a55771/eggplant-bacon-recipe/

How To Make Eggplant Bacon
https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-eggplant-bacon-232874

Vegan Bacon
Made from tofu
https://www.food.com/recipe/vegan-bacon-148899

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Barbecued Ribs

Six-Ingredient Tempeh BBQ “Baby Back Ribs”
Be careful with the BBQ sauce. Make sure it does not have sugar in it!
https://sofreshnsogreen.com/healthy-recipes/six-ingredient-tempeh-bbq-babyback-ribs-veganstyle/

Vegan Barbecue Ribs
NOTE: For low-carb, be sure to use a sugar-free barbecue sauce (see below)
http://www.baked-in.com/2014/06/30/vegan-barbecue-ribs/

Barbecue Sauces (sugar-free)

Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce
https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/sugar-free-bbq-sauce/

TANGY AND BOLD KETO BBQ SAUCE
https://www.lowcarbmaven.com/keto-bbq-sauce/

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Beef Alternatives

RAW VEGGIE GROUND BEEF (GROUND WALNUT “MEAT”)
https://www.damyhealth.com/2012/06/raw-veggie-ground-beef-ground-walnut-meat/

Vegetarian Ground “Meat”
Made from tofu
https://norecipes.com/vegan-ground-meat/

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Casseroles & Loaves

Cauliflower Grits with Roasted Mushrooms and Walnuts
https://www.bssert.com/single-post/2019/03/12/Cauliflower-Grits-with-Roasted-Mushrooms-and-Walnuts

Special K® Loaf
https://momjscookbook.wordpress.com/main-dishes-vegetarian/loaves/special-k-loaf/

VEGGIE LASAGNA STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS
https://www.skinnytaste.com/veggie-lasagna-stuffed-portobello/

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Fish & Seafood Alternatives

“SALMON” PATTIES [VEGAN]
This is higher in carbs than salmon and, unfortunately, not whole food, being made with a soy meat analog.
https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-vegan-salmon-patties/

VEGAN & VEGETARIAN SHRIMP
Made with gluten flour
https://www.food.com/recipe/vegan-vegetarian-shrimp-448418

VEGAN SCALLOPS WITH SPRING GREENS
Made from King Oyster mushrooms.
https://www.thepetitecook.com/vegan-scallops-with-spring-greens/

Vegan Smoked Salmon (Carrot Lox)
https://delightfulvegans.com/recipe/vegan-smoked-salmon-carrot-lox/

Vegan “Tuna” Salad
Made with almonds and sunflower seeds
https://ohmyveggies.com/vegan-tuna-salad/#400

Vegetarian Substitutes for Fish
https://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/vegetarian-substitutes-for-fish.html

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Hot Dog Alternatives

Carrot Hot Dogs
https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a56149/carrot-hot-dogs-recipe/

Marinated Tofu Franks
https://www.connoisseurusveg.com/marinated-tofu-franks/

Veggie hotdogs
Made with almonds and vital wheat gluten flour
http://thriftyliving.net/homemade-veggie-hotdogs/

Whole Food Plant Based Carrot Hot Dogs
One (1) large carrot (raw) has 7.3g carbohydrates. If you want this to be a low-carb meal, serve on an almond flour bun or Romaine lettuce wrap instead of a bun. I haven’t tried this, but I bet it would taste pretty good with mustard and dill pickle relish!
https://plantbasedcookingshow.com/2016/05/02/whole-food-plant-based-vegan-carrot-hot-dogs/

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Meatballs, Vegetarian

Almond Broccoli Meatless Meatballs
https://helloveggie.co/almond-broccoli-meatless-meatballs/

Zucchini “Meatballs”
https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a48034/zucchini-meatballs-recipe/

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Miscellaneous

A Nostalgic Recipe For Everyone Who Misses Nuteena
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/its-a-nut-its-a-loaf-its-_b_9631136

CASHEW CREAM (GLUTEN FREE & VEGAN)
https://thismessisours.com/how-to-make-cashew-cream-gluten-free-vegan/

DAIRY-FREE BUTTER RECIPES
https://www.unconventionalbaker.com/news-and-updates/march-musings-some-links-dairy-free-butter-recipes-edition/

Mustard Seed-Crusted Tofu
https://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/view/199844308119533

Meet the Vegducken, the Ultimate Vegetarian Main Dish for Thanksgiving
https://www.epicurious.com/holidays-events/vegducken-best-vegetarian-thanksgiving-dish-article

LOW CARB VEGAN SAUSAGE PATTIES
https://meatfreeketo.com/low-carb-vegan-sausage-patties/

Keto Halloumi Fries – Indian Style
https://www.castironketo.net/blog/keto-halloumi-fries/

Halloumi Cheese
https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-is-halloumi-cheese-3376845

mushroom almond flour ground beef {2 ingredients, vegan}
The print is very tiny and hard to read, but this sounds amazing!
https://www.powerhungry.com/2020/04/mushroom-almond-flour-ground-beef-2-ingredients-vegan/print/17997/

Cauliflower Nut Loaf
A hearty vegetarian nut loaf with cauliflower
https://ketovegetarianrecipes.com/low-carb-cauliflower-nut-loaf/

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Patties

Black Soy Bean Burgers
Using Eden Organic Black Soy Beans. Make your own homemade taco seasoning, though (recipe below). Don’t buy the commercial brands!
https://cookingwithmaryplantbased.weebly.com/black-soy-bean-burger-low-carb.html

Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe (to use in the Black Soy Bean Burgers recipe)
Keep this seasoning mix in a Mason jar so you’ll always have it at a moment’s notice!
https://www.eatingonadime.com/how-to-make-homemade-taco-seasoning/

Tofu Patties
https://momjscookbook.wordpress.com/main-dishes-vegetarian/patties/tofu-patties/

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