Looking for Vegan Keto Recipes? Here’s 11 Vegan Keto Dinners
Sticking to a keto diet can be tough at times for even the most flexible omnivore. In an effort to hit the very high fat requirements needed to reach ketosis, most ketoers consume plenty of dairy, fatty meats and eggs for a fatty boost, but not everyone wants to go down this route.
For vegans, who aren’t consuming any animal products, the keto diet can pose a particular challenge and needs a little lateral thinking to get their fat intake high and carbs low. This post will give you 11 keto friendly vegan dinners to add to your repertoire and benefit from the low carb, high fat way of eating!
In contrast to the typical, animal based keto diet with it’s high fat levels, a typical vegan diet often consists of a significant portion of grains and high calorie carbohydrates, often with a high carbohydrate to fat ratio. If we’re going to adapt a vegan diet to be keto friendly we need to really up our intake of a selection of higher fat vegetables etc. and cut down on carb heavy ones. Avocados and nuts are great sources of healthy fats to include along with nut and olive oils, and coconut (For more avocado recipes try this round up for some great ideas).
Read on for 11 brilliant ketogenic diet friendly vegan dinners to try:
Roasted Vegetable Masala
This vegetable masala from Low Carb Maven packs a punch of flavour, without the need for meat. Making use of cauliflower as a great substitute for starchy potatoes, this is similar to a keto Aloo Gobi, hearty and filling with very few carbs. Ready in under 30 minutes this would make a great mid-week keto dinner.
Get the recipe here.
Harissa Portobello Mushroom ‘Tacos’
‘Meaty’ Portobello mushrooms give these low-carb, vegan tacos (from Healthy Nibbles and Bits) some bite and substance, using harissa for some spice and intense flavor. Collard greens make a great low carb alternative to tortillas as the wrap. Packing these with a liberal helping of avocado guacamole will boost your fat intake so don’t hold back.
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Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Sauce
Zucchini noodes (zoodles!) are a bit of a staple on the keto diet, when I first started cutting out carbs pasta was one of the biggest thing’s I missed. Pre-keto I would love making pasta as a quick and easy weeknight dinner, but actually the zucchini version is so much better, with more flavour and quicker too. This dish can be put together in under 10 minutes!
This dish from the Simple Vegan Blog avocado to create the pasta sauce is a great way to sneak in some healthy fats, and get a creamier texture overall.
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Low Carb Vegan Bibimbap
I love Korean food, and am always looking for ways to get more into my own keto diet. This vegan, keto bibimbap from LowCarb Vegan uses tempeh as a meaty substitute, and a whole bunch of veggies in place of rice to keep this low carb.
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Vegan Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Sometimes all you want is some pizza, and this vegan cauliflower crust from Detoxinista makes a great base to cover in your favourite, keto friendly (ideally high fat) toppings and plenty of olive oil (or chilli oil if you’re like me!)
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Vegan Keto Walnut Chili
Walnuts are a great addition to this chili from Abbey’s Kitchen, added texture and as a great source of monounsaturated fats. Black beans are a great source of fibre, which can often be lacking on a keto diet and help to bulk this out into a hearty, filling meal. Adding dark chocolate to the source gives additional richness, and paired with some avocado or guac on the side this is a great, flavorful high fat meal without the need for any meat.
Get the recipe here
Keto Falafel!
These are an ingenious little creation from the Clean Keto Blog, making use of Lupini beans as a chickpea/fava bean substitute to keep this low carb. These would make a great dinner with some side dishes, or are ideal to keep in the fridge as a low carb snack.
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Grilled Portobello with Curried Spinach
Another great use of the Portobello mushroom, this time from Low Carb Maven. These keto stuffed mushroom are super quick to put together on a weeknight, with the creamed curry spinach bringing tons of flavour, and plenty of fat when topped off with some walnuts.
Get the recipe here
Vegetable Noodles with Smoked Tofu and Peanut Sauce
This noodle dish from SuperGoldenBakes looks stunning and colourful, with a delicious peanut sauce for a hit of healthy fats. Smoked tofu is a delicious alternative to meat, with a richness that some people miss when switching to a vegetable based diet. Spiralized vegetables are a really flexible way to turn just about any dish into a keto friendly one, it’s definitely worth investing in a good spiralizer!
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Low Carb Vegan Empanadas
These vegan empanadas from LowCarb Vegan are quick to make, with a crisp outer shell and spiced filling. These would be great for a packed lunch too or for a picnic and are definitely worth a try.
Get the recipe here.
Keto Tabbouleh
This Keto Tabbouleh from Healthful Pursuit is a delicious vegan salad, to have as a main or as a side dish. This uses hemp hearts as a stand in for the grains usually found in a tabbouleh. Fresh herbs and lemon make this a really fresh tasting dish, which can be prepared in minutes, great as a last minute dinner!
Get the recipe here.
Vegan keto needn’t be hard
So there’s 11 animal free keto dinners, it’s clear you can still get great variety in your diet and plenty of fats whilst keeping vegan. I’m planning to put together a bunch of vegan keto recipes in the coming months, any vegan ketoers out there let me know any tips or tricks you’ve got for low carb high fat living without the meat!
Original Article: https://www.ieatketo.com/11-easy-vegan-keto-dinners/
