Vegetarian Recipes

Many low-carbers tend to rely too heavily on broccoli, asparagus, and cauliflower. They omit most legumes because the assumption is that beans are too high in carbs. And in fact, many are too high. Green beans however, are just fine for the low-carber who is staying on plan and listening to their body. The Technicolor Green Bean recipe is just such a recipe. It is low in carbs, Gluten-Free, delicious, and it pairs well with any type of entrée.

Apples tend to be pretty high in sugar so I try to avoid them as much as possible. However, Low-Carb jicama slices (zapple) soaked in a fruit flavored drink mix, give me the same textural mouth feel and crunch as an apple without all the sugar of an apple. Jicama has become very popular so finding it at your local supermarket shouldn't be difficult. Many times you can find it pre-cleaned and sliced. If you can find it that way, go for it!

I adapted this Low-Carb Custard Pie recipe from a low-carb cup custard recipe sent to me by my friend Khrystah! Aside from the amazing taste of this custard, there is only 1 gram of carbs per slice–that means you can have a second helping! This custard is the perfect satisfying ending to any great meal.

This Low-Carb coconut pie crust is both gluten-free and grain-free and super easy to make! There is no rolling involved and it takes less than 5 minutes to prep. It complements almost any filling and is absolutely delicious! It's perfect for any season and for every occasion.

The Cranberry Sunset Frozen Cheesecake recipe looks like a long one, but it’s simply making a low-carb cranberry relish and then using the relish to flavor a no-bake cheesecake. Because it is higher in carbs than many low-carb desserts, Cranberry Sunset Frozen Cheesecake is definitely a special holiday treat. It is super rich and creamy so remember to keep your slices a bit smaller than usual. This dessert will definitely blow the socks off your family and friends. Enjoy!

Di's Low-Carb Spinach Quiche is not only great holiday dinners and large gatherings, but it also makes a tasty breakfast dish or appetizer. Because I originally developed this Low-Carb Spinach Quiche recipe for a holiday party, I chose to use an organic frozen spinach for the sake of expediency. Obviously, if you have the extra time and would rather use fresh spinach, feel free. Just remember to leave yourself a little extra time to clean and trim the spinach.

Rainbow Vegetable Medley is as delicious and satisfying as it is colorful. Filled with a variety of Low-Carb Gluten-Free seasonal veggies, this yummy side dish has something for everyone. It's versatile enough to be served with just about any main dish. Because we know that fresh and seasonal foods are the healthiest, this recipe gives you the wiggle room to change up your veggies at different times of the year to take advantage of the fresh bounties of the season.