Low Carb Vegan Recipes: Healthy & Plant-Forward

Smart Swaps: How to Eat Low Carb on a Plant-Based Diet

Navigating a low carb vegan lifestyle doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavour or variety. While many plant-based diets rely heavily on grains and legumes, our curated collection of low carb vegan recipes focuses on nutrient-dense, whole-food ingredients that keep your macros in check without compromising your ethics.

From vegan keto dinner ideas to high-protein snacks, we prioritise healthy fats and plant proteins like tofu, tempeh, seeds, and nuts. By swapping traditional pasta for vegetable-based alternatives and focusing on low-glycemic greens, these recipes are designed to support stable energy levels and metabolic health.

Whether you are fully committed to a plant-based keto diet or simply looking for low carb meatless meals to balance your weekly plan, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here. Every recipe is crafted to be simple, satisfying, and perfectly aligned with a sustainable, flexitarian approach to eating.

No Beef And Broccoli Stir-fry

Makes: 4 servings

Ready In: 40 minutes

This No Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is a plant-based twist on a Chinese takeaway classic, featuring tofu and crunchy broccoli tossed in a rich, umami-packed sauce. Quick to prepare and full of flavour, it's an ideal midweek meal for anyone craving comfort without the meat.

Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe (with Hazelnut Gremolata)

Makes: 2 servings

Ready In: 12 minutes

Crispy on the outside and tender inside, these air-fryer asparagus make a quick and easy spring dish. They can be served as a light lunch, appetiser, or side.

Air Fryer Broccoli

Makes: 4 servings

Ready In: 12 minutes

This air fryer broccoli makes a quick and easy side dish that is not only healthy, but also deliciously crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Kung Pao Tofu

Makes: 4 servings

Ready In: 40 minutes

This Kung Pao Tofu is a plant-based take on the classic Sichuan-inspired Kung Pao Chicken, delivering a delicious balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavours. Made with stir-fried tofu, dried chillies, peppers, and peanuts all doused in a delicious sauce.

Sweet Chilli Tofu (with Cauliflower Rice)

Makes: 2 servings

Ready In: 45 minutes

This sweet chilli tofu with cauliflower rice is ideal for a quick and easy meal. Served on a bed of low-carb light and fluffy cauliflower rice. So good!