Low Carb Vegetables

   Low Carb Vegetables - Most low carb vegetables are non-starchy vegetables that are low in carbs and high in nutrients and very low in calorie.  Low carb vegetables should be the pillars of your low carb lifestyle.  The nutrients and antioxidant properties in low carb vegetables can help to prevent diseases and best of all, slow the appearance of aging.  It is also loaded with fiber that help to lower cholesterol, reduce risk of diabetes and cancer.  Included here is the info on different types of low carb vegetables, cooking method and low carb vegetables recipes that taste great.

Low Carb Vegetables

    Low carb vegetables come in different colors and help making your low carb meal more colorful.  More importantly, brightly colored plants contain antioxidants and phytochemicals.  Every color in a low carb vegetables is associated with different phytochemicals.  The more colors the more powerful the punch.  List of low carb vegetables you should include in you low carb diet -> List of low carb vegetables.

Low Carb Vegetables Cooking Methods

Stir Frying Low Carb Vegetables.

    Stir-frying is great cooking method for low carb vegetables.  Stir frying is quick way to cook vegetables using small amount of oil in a hot skillet or wok over medium or high heat.  The quick cooking seals in moisture and allows low carb vegetables to retain much of their flavors, nutrients, color and texture.  To ensure even cooking, prepare your low carb vegetables in small amount and uniform shape.  Once all your low carb vegetables is in the wok you can add fresh herbs, soy sauces, chili sauce and oyster sauce.  Use a spatula or long-handled spoon to gently lift turn the veggies with a folding motion so the food cook evenly.

Steaming Low Carb Vegetables:

    Steaming is the most recommended way to cook low carb vegetables.  You can easily steam low carb vegetables in a steamer basket or in a microwave with small amount of water until they are crisp-tender.  Crisp tender means cooking the low carb vegetables long enough to be a bit soft but to maintain their crunch.  Cooking low carb vegetables this way helps to maintain the important nutrients, texture and colors.

Low Carb Vegetables Recipes

Here are some Low Carb Vegetables Recipes to help you prepare delicious main dish low carb vegetables meal that is fast and delicious.

• Steam Bell Peppers Stuffed With Spinach
• Stir Fried Asian Veggies
• Brussels Sprouts and Mushrooms with Rosemary
• Creamy Cauliflower
• Low Carb Vegetable Lasagna