IS  ZUCCHINI KETO FRIENDLY?

BY ELIZABETH SALVINO

LOW CARB JOURNEY

Is zucchini low-carb? Almost every low-carb newbie will inevitably contemplate this question in a grocery store's vegetable aisle.

And YES, zucchini is a low carb wonder veggie! It's a versatile vegetable that creates several tasty low-carb meals and snacks.

One serving (½ cup) of zucchini contains 1.5 g net carbs. With such negligible amounts of carbs, zucchini perfectly fits the low-carb and keto diet.

Zucchini also has micronutrients like calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, copper, and Vitamins.

Zucchini is a better choice for a well-balanced and nutritious diet than starchy vegetables if you focus on reducing carbs.

Zucchini adds variety and enhances the nutritional profile of meals. Here are keto zucchini recipes you can try!

BAKED ZUCCHINI WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

These easy keto roasted zucchini slices are topped with Parmesan and herb crust for a satisfying crunch!

2 OVEN BAKED  ZUCCHINI FRIES

This keto friendly, golden brown snack is the perfect side dish that pairs well with virtually all proteins!

3 STUFFED ZUCCHINI  BREAKFAST

These delicious zucchini rounds will make a delightful breakfast spread!

EXPLORE MORE  KETO RECIPES

My whole life I have fought and lost the weight loss battle... until recently when I changed my entire way of eating to Low Carb / Keto.  In SIX MONTHS I lost 10+ INCHES off of my waistline by eating my own low carb recipes. I'll be sharing more recipes with you... I'm a true believer in the low carb lifestyle!!