Keto Vegetarian Shopping List – low carb & Ketogenic diet friendly food list to help put together a Keto Vegetarian Plan complete with ideas for meals.
Keto Vegetarian Shopping List
It is possible to simultaneously follow a Vegetarian Diet and a Ketogenic Diet. You just need to be a little creative to keep meals varied and also be sure that you’re meeting your macros and maintaining adequate health.
In this post you’ll find a list of keto foods to include on your shopping list that are vegetarian friendly too.
Vegetables & Fruit
Here’s a list of low carb vegetables to enjoy in meals.
- Spinach, Kale & Leafy Greens
- Mushrooms
- Asparagus
- Avocado
- Herbs such as Mint, Oregano, Sage, Coriander, Cilantro
- Green Beans
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cucumber
- Brussels Sprouts
- Artichokes
- Radishes
- Olives
- Lettuce
- Cabbage
- Celery
- Zucchini
The following is a list of even more vegetables and fruit to enjoy, however be aware that the carb content is higher than those vegetables listed above. So, be mindful of that and enjoy more sparingly.
- Pumpkin
- Tomatoes
- Peppers/Capsicum
- Onion
- Garlic
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Lemon
- Lime
Nuts & Seeds
Excellent sources of a wide range of nutrients, include fats, proteins and fiber, nuts and seeds will form an important part of a Vegetarian Keto Diet.
Be aware though that carbs can add up very quickly with nuts and seeds, so measure and count out your nuts carefully to avoid blowing all your daily macros on nuts and seeds.
Here’s a list to include on your Keto Vegetarian Shopping List, you enjoy enjoy the nuts as whole, in a nut butter or ground into a flour.
- Almonds
- Walnuts
- Pecan Nuts
- Pistachios
- Brazil Nuts
- Cashew Nuts
- Pine Nuts
- Peanuts
- Macadamias
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Sunflower Seeds
- Flax Seeds
- Chia Seeds
Protein
Getting enough protein if especially important with a Keto Vegetarian diet. So, here low carb friendly, meat free protein sources.
- Nuts and Seeds (see above)
- Protein Powder (I like this one)
- Dairy
- Eggs
- Tofu
- Tempeh
Healthy Fats
Fats tend to make up 70 to 80% of a Ketogenic Diet, so you will find yourself enjoying tons of healthy fats.
- Avocado – whole and avocado oil
- Olive Oil
- MCT Oil
- Coconut Oil/Milk/Cream
- Eggs
- Dairy – Cream, Cheese, Yoghurt, Butter, Ricotta
Chocolate
Yes, chocolate deserves a category on it’s own. If it weren’t for Keto Hot Chocolates, I don’t know how I would survive the Keto Diet! Choose as dark as possible (like this one) and then sweeten with Stevia or your sweetener of choice.
Pantry Staples
To help prepare meals, here are some staples to keep on hand in your pantry.
- Coconut Flour
- Coconut Milk
- Almond Milk
- Vinegars – including apple cider vinegar
- Herbs & Spices
- Salt & Pepper
- Chocolate (see above!)
- Cacao Powder
- Almond Flour
- Stevia or your sweetener of choice
- Vanilla and other flavourings
- Psyllium Husks
- Protein Powder – to help you meet your protein macros. (I like this one.)
- Soy Sauce/Tamari
- Tomato – sauce, tinned and paste
- Coffee
- Tea
- Mustard
- Pickles
- Sauerkraut
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