If you are considering using organic vegetables, check out this list of which fruits and vegetables have the most and least pesticides to help you guide your choices.
Low-Carb Vegetables
This list is roughly arranged from lowest to highest carbohydrate counts, but all are non-starchy and generally low in carbohydrates. Exact carb count depends on serving size. Remember when counting carbs in vegetables that the fiber is not counted, and can be subtracted from the total. For more information about each vegetable, including carbs, calories, glycemic index, and recipes, click on the vegetables which have a link.- Sprouts (bean, alfalfa, etc.)
- Greens – lettuces, spinach, chard, etc.
- Hearty Greens - collards, mustard greens, kale, etc.
- Radicchio and endive count as greens
- Herbs - parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, thyme, etc.
- Bok Choy
- Celery
- Radishes
- Sea Vegetables (Nori, etc)
- Cabbage (or sauerkraut)
- Mushrooms
- Jicama
- Avocado
- Cucumbers (or pickles without added sugars)
- Asparagus
- Green Beans and Wax Beans
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Peppers
- Summer Squash
- Zuchinni
- Scallions or green onions
- Bamboo Shoots
- Leeks
- Brussels Sprouts
- Snow Peas (pods)
- Tomatoes
- Eggplant
- Tomatillos
- Artichokes
- Fennel
- Onions
- Okra
- Spaghetti Squash
- Celery Root (Celeriac)
- Carrots
- Turnip (see Carb Counts of Root Vegetables)
- Water Chestnuts
- Pumpkin
