Emily Shiffer, Korin Miller

2) Cauliflower ICYMI, cauliflower is the new (old) "It"-veggie substitute for high-carb foods. From cauliflower rice to cauli-tots to pizza crust, its the low-carb swap any keto girl loves. And <a href="https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/nutrients" id="c2ea0a01-6883-3b84-a50e-fa8be3d215c1"> one cup </a> has just 5ish grams of carbs. Chatuporn Sornlampoo / EyeEm - Getty Images

3) These bulbous veggies are packed with potassium and iron. And they're low-carb, too: <a href="https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/342600/nutrients" id="fd4a71f2-f135-37ae-a5e5-1c387b7299f8"> One cup </a> has under 8 grams of carbs. so slightly higher than some, but so filling, they're worth it. Roast them with another keto favorite: bacon. ABERRATION FILMS LTD/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY - Getty Images

4) Watercress This superfood has a deliciously peppery taste, making it next-level for salads. It also contains less than a half gram of carbs per cup, according to the <a href="https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/302151?n1=%7BQv%3D1%7D&amp;fgcd=&amp;man=&amp;lfacet=&amp;count=&amp;max=&amp;sort=&amp;qlookup=&amp;offset=&amp;format=Full&amp;new=&amp;measureby=&amp;Qv=1&amp;ds=&amp;qt=&amp;qp=&amp;qa=&amp;qn=&amp;q=Watercress%2C+raw&amp;ing=" id="03f43a14-d3be-353b-a9dc-0890ac76032c"> USDA </a> , so you can really go to town on this green. Claudia Totir - Getty Images

5) Celery Celery's got just one gram of carbs <a href="https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/11143?fgcd=&amp;manu=&amp;format=&amp;count=&amp;max=25&amp;offset=&amp;sort=default&amp;order=asc&amp;qlookup=Celery%2C+raw&amp;ds=&amp;qt=&amp;qp=&amp;qa=&amp;qn=&amp;q=&amp;ing=" id="c1b88327-c28a-3f13-a2b4-d2ceb3abdf7f"> per stalk </a> , which definitely makes it keto-friendly. Celery also contains a solid amount of folate, potassium, and vitamin C, and has a decent amount of water in it, so youre basically hydrating yourself while you eat. ValentynVolkov - Getty Images

6) Arugula This peppery green is an amazing source of folate and potassium. And it is seriously low-carb: One cup only has less than 1 gram of carbs. Bored of salad? Add some to your morning omelet, or throw it into a <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/g26253489/low-carb-wraps-brands/" id="50777578-83d1-3e9b-ab46-d17a6d7ceb52"> keto-friendly wrap </a> with meat and cheese for a little zing. Westend61 - Getty Images

7) Broccoli rabe This bitter (!) cruciferous veggie has one gram of carbs <a href="https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/11096?fgcd=&amp;manu=&amp;format=&amp;count=&amp;max=25&amp;offset=&amp;sort=default&amp;order=asc&amp;qlookup=Broccoli+raab%2C+raw&amp;ds=&amp;qt=&amp;qp=&amp;qa=&amp;qn=&amp;q=&amp;ing=" id="4ad233f3-a16e-3e3d-a16c-b1df417fb947"> per cup </a> . Its also packed with calcium, folate, and iron, to deliver all kinds of nutrients in every bite. Try roasting or throwing into a skillet with olive oil, salt, pepper, and some red chili flakes for heat. DonatellaTandelli - Getty Images

8) Broccoli Like its little sister, broccoli rabe, the OG stalks (which are much less bitter-tasting) are an amazing source of fiber and vitamins K and C. And bonus, broccoli is pretty high in protein, too, with almost 3 grams per cupall while maintaining its low-carb veggie status. <a href="https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients" id="013d4a96-8474-38de-af84-e61c5406b0e8"> One cup </a> has 6 grams of carbs. Kian Yong Tan / EyeEm - Getty Images

9) Cabbage Cabbage is kinda like a giant Brussels sprout, offering a super-refreshing crunch to any dish. Its loaded with antioxidants and vitamins like beta-carotene and vitamin C, and one cup has only 5 grams of carbs, per the <a href="https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/nutrients" id="25711ccc-a529-3acc-a7c2-a8cc63afdf98"> USDA </a> . So grab a head and chop it up to make a yummy salad or casserole. Creative-Family - Getty Images

10) Bok choy Bok choy is delicious in any kind of pan-Asian dish you can dream up, and it adds a nice kick to salads. Oh, and its just one and a half grams of carbs per cup. That's nothing to bok at! (Sorry, had to.) Tom Baker / EyeEm - Getty Images

11) Eggplant Ooh, talk about a low-carb beauty: This pretty purple veggie is totally keto-friendly, clocking in at just <a href="https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/nutrients" id="7865173e-e435-3a89-a55a-786caefe1636"> under 5 grams of carbs </a> per cup. Plus, its high in fiber and nutrients like manganese and potassium. Try it in a delish eggplant parm or lasagna (in place of noodles, obvs). fcafotodigital - Getty Images

12) Spinach This mild green is super versatileyou can chop it up and have it in salads, cook it with garlic and serve it alongside steak, or throw a handful into whatever it is youre making (even a keto smoothie). Spinach has just one gram of carbs <a href="https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/search/list/?manu=&amp;fgcd=&amp;ds=&amp;qlookup=Spinach,%20raw" id="d64fb566-9a6b-36e1-aad5-767ecd6d19e2"> per cup </a> of raw leaves but it's rich in nutrients: carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid, iron, and calciumit's all there, folks. ivandzyuba - Getty Images

13) Cucumber Cukes are loaded with water and soluble fiber, and are super low-calorie (one cup only has about 15 calories). And of course, theyre low-carb to boot: <a href="https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/342612/nutrients" id="958d4ebc-d6f4-3547-afd8-2c86de593123"> One cup </a> of sliced cucumbers has under 3 grams of carbs, so crunch without abandon. gabetoth.com - Getty Images

14) Bell peppers Taste the rainbow, amirite? Bell peppers are not only gorgeous and bright, but they also have so many amazing health benefits. Theyre great sources of vitamin C, K, and potassium, and with about <a href="https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/342632/nutrients" id="67ee1d2a-664d-306e-a3d3-b55e3a24577d"> 7 grams of carbs per cup </a> , they make for a great low-carb veggie addition to keto tacos and stir-fry. Tom Baker / EyeEm - Getty Images

15) Kale Kale ain't going anywhere. This leafy green is just too good for you. The low-carb veggie is high in vitamin K and antioxidants, and is also packed with protein (for a vegetable)it has almost 3 grams per cup. And it is super low-carb, with less than 1 gram of carbs per cup. Try making some kale chips in the oven, chop the leaves up for a salad, or stir it into soup (bone broth, anyone?). Westend61 - Getty Images

16) Mushrooms Mushrooms are a tasty addition to any dish, and they pack just a little more than three grams of carbs <a href="https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/11266?fgcd=&amp;manu=&amp;format=&amp;count=&amp;max=25&amp;offset=&amp;sort=default&amp;order=asc&amp;qlookup=Mushrooms%2C+brown%2C+italian%2C+or+crimini%2C+raw&amp;ds=&amp;qt=&amp;qp=&amp;qa=&amp;qn=&amp;q=&amp;ing=" id="be1a9d0d-e9bf-3d23-af3a-e96f8a7b48f5"> per cup </a> . Theyre also great sources of B vitamins, selenium, potassium, copper, fiber, and protein. Whitestorm - Getty Images

17) Asparagus Asparagus pops up a lot in keto recipes and, at about half a gram of carbs <a href="https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/11011?fgcd=&amp;manu=&amp;format=&amp;count=&amp;max=25&amp;offset=&amp;sort=default&amp;order=asc&amp;qlookup=Asparagus%2C+raw&amp;ds=&amp;qt=&amp;qp=&amp;qa=&amp;qn=&amp;q=&amp;ing=" id="d36d4bc3-5ef0-3437-ac04-f63c907796f4"> per stalk </a> , its easy to see why. Asparagus is also a great source of fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, E and K, and chromium. Francesco Carta fotografo - Getty Images

18) Swiss chard This veggie has a unique taste, and its just a little more than one gram of carbs <a href="https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/11147?fgcd=&amp;manu=&amp;format=&amp;count=&amp;max=25&amp;offset=&amp;sort=default&amp;order=asc&amp;qlookup=Chard%2C+swiss%2C+raw&amp;ds=&amp;qt=&amp;qp=&amp;qa=&amp;qn=&amp;q=&amp;ing=" id="5c777357-8a34-32ea-a53c-fcb920ac235c"> per cup </a> . Its packed with nutrients like vitamins K, A, and C, and is a solid source of magnesium, potassium, iron, and dietary fiber. Claudia Totir - Getty Images

19) Zucchini While zucchini noodles are huge in the keto world, there are still some carbs in this veg: six grams <a href="https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/11477?fgcd=&amp;manu=&amp;format=&amp;count=&amp;max=25&amp;offset=&amp;sort=default&amp;order=asc&amp;qlookup=Squash%2C+zucchini%2C+baby%2C+raw&amp;ds=&amp;qt=&amp;qp=&amp;qa=&amp;qn=&amp;q=&amp;ing=" id="3c148a83-0350-3b01-ad58-4e446efa0363"> per medium zucchini </a> , to be exact. Still, zucchini has a good amount of potassium and vitamin C, making it a good veggie to have in the mix. A J Withey - Getty Images

20) Radishes A cup of these little veggies (which is a lot for radishes) has four <a href="https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/11429?fgcd=&amp;manu=&amp;format=&amp;count=&amp;max=25&amp;offset=&amp;sort=default&amp;order=asc&amp;qlookup=Radishes%2C+oriental%2C+raw&amp;ds=&amp;qt=&amp;qp=&amp;qa=&amp;qn=&amp;q=&amp;ing=" id="2aa8e18a-4fdb-3d1b-a02a-e72605ac17e0"> grams of carbs </a> , making them a great add-on. Add a few slices to a salad or over your steak to add a little spice to your meal. Westend61 - Getty Images

20 Keto-Friendly Vegetables That Are Incredibly Low-Carb

Politics

Local

World

News

Celebrities

Music

Movies

Entertainment

Sports 

Fashion

Beauty & Health

Relationships & Weddings

Food & Travel

Lifestyle

Domestic

International 

Business

About

Highlights

Selection Criteria

Jury

Terms And Conditions

FAQs

Pulse Influencer Awards

Courses

Careers

Explore categories

Pulse Kenya is the most followed news and entertainment platform in Kenya. It informs and engages young Kenyans around the clock and provides updates by the hour.

Emily Shiffer, Korin Miller

Articles written by the author

20 Keto-Friendly Vegetables That Are Incredibly Low-Carb