Food & Nutrition 29 Vegetarian Keto Recipes for Plant-Based Eaters By Karla Walsh and Renee Cherry Published on January 22, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos While fat from animal products is typically a mainstay on the ketogenic diet, that doesn't mean you can't be an herbivore and still reach ketosis. These vegetarian keto recipes are the high-fat and low-carb meals you need. 01 of 29 Pan-Roasted Portobello Egg Toast Paleo Gluten-Free Eats With just 8 grams of carbs, this skillet-made vegetarian keto recipe leaves enough wiggle room within your daily allowance for a slightly higher-starch lunch and dinner. Sauté the mushroom cap "toasts" first, then sear the tomatoes, crisp the garlic, and fry the eggs. Stack and serve for a fresh take on the breakfast toasts trend. (Need more keto-friendly options? Get the recipe: Pan-Roasted Portobello Egg Toast 02 of 29 Mediterranean Roasted Cabbage Steaks with Basil Pesto and Feta Inspector Gorgeous Vegetarian keto recipes that taste like pizza? Yes, please! This one has basil pesto, two types of cheeses, a handful of chopped artichokes, and plenty of tomatoes to make this meal a Mediterranean diet delight. Get the recipe: Mediterranean Roasted Cabbage Steaks with Basil Pesto and Feta 03 of 29 Low-Carb Vegan Coconut Lime Noodles with Chili Tamari Tofu Meat-Free Keto Yes, you can have noodles and stay in ketosis. (You can have low-carb drinks, too.) The secret: Opting for smart swaps like zoodles or shirataki noodles. The latter, made from a Japanese yam called konjac, is the base of this keto diet vegetarian recipe that gets even more Asian flair from sesame, ginger, tamari, and tofu. Get the recipe: Low-Carb Vegan Coconut Lime Noodles with Chili Tamari Tofu 04 of 29 Eggs In Avocado Boat The Healthy Foodie #PutAnEggOnIt is a common healthy eating trick, but for this vegetarian keto recipe, you'll crack one—into an avocado. Once you top with chopped walnuts and some balsamic vinegar, you might not even notice there's no toast at the bottom of this creamy and satisfying dish. Get the recipe: Eggs In Avocado Boat 05 of 29 Curried Cauliflower Rice Kale Soup Cotter Crunch This vegetarian keto recipe sure looks like it's loaded with wild rice, but surprise: That's actually roasted cauliflower rice with spices. Broth, nut milk, and oodles of veggies are all you need to stir together the rest of this rich meal. (Note: A common keto tip is to avoid ingredients that are grown in the soil rather than above it, but as far as net carbs go, carrots are among the lightest of the underground veggies.) Get the recipe: Curried Cauliflower Rice Kale Soup 06 of 29 Crustless Spinach Cheese Pie Low Carb Yum Vegetarian keto recipes don't come much easier than this savory pie. Make this frittata look-alike your own by customizing with your favorite cheese, spices, and veggie mix-ins. Get the recipe: Crustless Spinach Cheese Pie 07 of 29 Low-Carb Eggplant Lasagna Primavera Kitchen Sort of like a mash-up of eggplant Parmesan and lasagna, this layered casserole features eggplant "noodles," tomato sauce, and stacks on stacks of cheese. (Turns out that melty cheese could actually prevent weight gain and protect your heart.) Opt for a no-sugar-added marinara or make your own to keep the carb count to a totally reasonable 10 grams per serving. Get the recipe: Low-Carb Eggplant Lasagna 08 of 29 The Best Keto Pancakes Keto Connect The just-right ratio of four keto ingredients gives these crêpe-like pancakes their keto-approved macronutrient balance of 75 percent fat, 20 percent protein, and 5 percent carbs. Stock up on zero-carb protein powder, then blend up this flapjack batter anytime you're in need of a recipe that's flippin' easy. Get the recipe: The Best Keto Pancakes 09 of 29 Healthy Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps Well Plated A magical sauce made with hoisin, tamari, ginger, and other Asian ingredients make these mushroom and tofu lettuce wraps an almost exact replica of one of the most popular appetizers at P.F. Chang's. What's more, you can enjoy leftovers of this vegetarian keto recipe stirred into scrambled eggs or spooned over easy cauliflower rice. Get the recipe: Healthy Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps 10 of 29 Rainbow Cauliflower Crust Pizza Gimme Delicious Food Cook the cheesy cauliflower crust for this Instagram-ready pizza at 500° F to get it golden brown and crispy, then add a rainbow spectrum of meatless keto toppings. Pop the pie back in the oven for another 15 minutes, and prepare to dig in for more than a day's worth of vitamin C and just 13 grams of carbs per slice. Get the recipe: Rainbow Cauliflower Crust Pizza 11 of 29 Garlic "Gnocchi" The Primitive Palate Instead of potatoes, this knockoff gnocchi is made with low-moisture mozzarella cheese and egg yolks for a vegetarian keto recipe with only 4 grams of carbs per cup. Toss with pesto, browned butter, or low-sugar marinara to cure your fiercest Italian cravings. Get the recipe: Garlic "Gnocchi" 12 of 29 Low-Carb Cauliflower Mac and Cheese with Keto Cheese Sauce Wholesome Yum The store-bought blue box of macaroni and cheese may be off-limits for you while following a keto diet, but not this "mock" mac. A keto MVP, cauliflower is roasted and then coated in a three-ingredient cheddar cheese sauce for a recipe anyone will love. Get the recipe: Low-Carb Cauliflower Mac and Cheese with Keto Cheese Sauce 13 of 29 Creamy Mustard Green and Spinach Soup The Delicious Crescent One key to following a keto diet without feeling deprived: Layering your recipes with herbs, spices, and other low-carb elements. This creamy green soup calls for not one, not two, but five spices—plus onions and ginger—to pack each spoonful with warmth and soulful Indian flavors. Get the recipe: Creamy Mustard Green and Spinach Soup 14 of 29 Low-Carb Taco Shells with Spinach Sweet as Honey Vegetarian keto diet recipes can help you build muscles, too! Take these taco shells, for example. Just squeeze out the water from the boiled spinach, combine with eggs, ground almonds, and cheese, then stuff with your favorite meat-free fillings. Get the recipe: Low-Carb Taco Shells with Spinach 15 of 29 Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies Gnom-Gnom If the smells that waft from your favorite bakery have made you swear off ever going keto, we've found the solution. These salted chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges and gooey centers can help you reach ketosis and still satisfy your craving for a decadent baked good. Get the recipe: Bakery-Style Salted Chocolate-Chip Cookies 16 of 29 Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Gorgonzola Kalyn's Kitchen Cauliflower is a must-have on the keto grocery list. Yes, Brussels sprouts are slightly higher in carbs, but if you keep portions in check, you can make them work for your keto diet, too. They're high in vitamins C and K and taste incredible when cooked just right. This recipe enhances them with a crunch from pecans and a kick from gorgonzola. Get the recipe: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Gorgonzola 17 of 29 Mini Eggplant Parmesan Breakfast Pizzas Inspector Gorgeous You probably wouldn't normally feast on eggplant parm or pizza for breakfast, but these mini pizza bites can spice up your a.m. ritual. You'll slice up an eggplant, top with an eggy mixture of pizza fixings, and roast to perfection. (Check out these 10 interesting ways to cook with eggplant.) Get the recipe: Mini Eggplant Parmesan Breakfast Pizzas 18 of 29 Keto Buttermilk Pancakes The Castaway Kitchen The dairy-free batter in this keto pancake recipe uses coconut milk and coconut vinegar in place of buttermilk, but they're no less fluffy for the trade-off. These pancakes clock in at 8 grams of carbs per serving, so you're less likely to head into a carb coma after finding your way through a full stack. Get the recipe: Keto Buttermilk Pancakes 19 of 29 Molten Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake All Day I Dream About Food There are few things in life more satisfying than poking a molten chocolate cake and watching a warm, gooey filling seep out. Eating keto-friendly foods means sticking to guidelines, but by the looks of this chocolate peanut butter lava cake, you'll still feel like you're indulging. Get the recipe: Molten Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake 20 of 29 Cranberry Walnut Coffee Cake I Breathe I'm Hungry This cranberry coffee cake manages a crumbly topping without any grains. The recipe is low-maintenance since the ingredients are combined in a blender, and you'll love its macros count. Each slice has 375 calories, 31 grams of fat, and 6 grams of protein. Get the recipe: Cranberry Walnut Coffee Cake 21 of 29 Cheesy Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Casserole Peas and Crayons This casserole with layers of roasted spaghetti squash, cheese, and Italian seasonings will impress any pasta lover, whether or not they follow a keto diet. Make this any time you have a hankering for ravioli or pizza, but want a less carby option. Get the recipe: Cheesy Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Casserole 22 of 29 Low-Carb Protein Keto Brownies Food Faith Fitness Whether you follow a low-carb, high-fat diet or just want a healthier dessert, this recipe fits the bill with 5.7 grams of carbs per serving and no refined sugar. Whip up a batch of these fudgy brownies to enjoy as a dessert or even a decadent snack. ( High-Protein Dessert Recipes Made with Protein Powder Get the recipe: Low-Carb Protein Keto Brownies 23 of 29 Keto Salted Chocolate Macadamia Nut Fat Bombs Hello Glow If salty-sweet desserts are your jam, check out these macadamia nut fat bombs. They're an easy way to keep up with eating enough fat while enjoying some chocolate. (Because, ICYDK, treating yourself is the secret to a healthy diet.) Get the recipe: Keto Salted Chocolate Macadamia Nut Fat Bombs 24 of 29 Low-Carb Falafel with Tahini Sauce I Breathe I'm Hungry Instead of carb-heavy chickpeas (45 grams in a cooked cup), this falafel is made with a 2:1 ratio of cauliflower and almonds. As soon as you coat the patties in coconut flour, fry in olive oil or grapeseed oil, and slather in garlicky tahini, you may even be convinced this vegetarian keto recipe is the real deal. Get the recipe: Low-Carb Falafel with Tahini Sauce 25 of 29 Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Porridge Low Carb Maven PSL-lovers take note: Eating this breakfast pudding is basically like downing a bowl of warm, creamy pumpkin pie. Just try to name a better way to spend a chilly weekend morning. Get the recipe: Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Porridge 26 of 29 Easy Keto Egg Salad Hey Keto Mama Avocado, mayo, and egg make this creamy lunchtime salad high in fat, so it's super-filling. And since the only cooking that's required is for hard-boiling the eggs, you can categorize this vegetarian keto recipe as hella easy. Get the recipe: Easy Keto Egg Salad 27 of 29 Low-Carb Margherita Pizza with Portobello Mushroom Crust Christy Brissette, MS, RD, President of 80 Twenty Nutrition Vegetarian keto recipes make a convincing case that mushrooms can be mealtime magicians. In this low-carb pizza, a broiled portobello is the crust, and it tastes like a super-star dish once stuffed with tomato sauce, grated mozzarella, fresh basil, and balsamic vinegar. Get the recipe: Low-Carb Margherita Pizza with Portobello Mushroom Crust 28 of 29 Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Avocado Pesto Live Eat Learn Start this vegetarian keto recipe with zucchini noodles, then coat it with an easy homemade avocado-basil pesto. Dinner is served. Get the recipe: Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Avocado Pesto 29 of 29 Low-Carb Mexican Cauliflower Rice My Food Story See, Mexican recipes can be diet-friendly. This spicy dish fits into vegan, keto, and even paleo meal plans, and it tastes incredible topped with an egg, tofu, or grilled mushrooms to make it a filling meal. Get the recipe: Low-Carb Mexican Cauliflower Rice Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit