37 Low Carb Side Dishes

You can pickle just about anything, and boy do pickled goodies make for tasty side dishes. This recipe covers everything about pickling, form cauliflower to beets to green beans! It's a great way to preserve your extra produce and add flavor to your dishes. (8.4g carbs per serving)

This 1-dish, easy Shakshuka recipe is a traditional North African meal that’s incredibly easy to make and packed with flavor! It's made of tomatoes and vegetables, topped with eggs, and eaten with dippy bread. (14.4g carbs per serving)

Tabbouleh is an Eastern Mediterranean salad made with cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, and bulgur. Vegan friendly, Easy Tabbouleh Salad is made complete with a lemon juice and olive oil dressing. It's a great way to add some equally nutritious and refreshing greens to your meal! (7.1g carbs per serving)

Kimchi is a great food to have on deck to add to meals. It can take regular noodles, tacos, salads, etc. and transform them into tangy, savory dishes of deliciousness! Learn how to make your own easy fermented kimchi with this authentic Korean recipe. No fish sauce included! (4g carbs per serving)

Everyone loves buffalo wings, so everyone will be equally thrilled to dip their tastebuds into this dish of Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower! It's a delicious, savory dish that makes the perfect side. Pair it with your favorite creamy dip to complete the package! (4.5g carbs per serving)

Air frying Brussels sprouts not only cooks them quickly, but it also makes them perfectly golden brown and crispy. They just so happen to make the perfect side. It's true... the entire table will love Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts! (10.3g carbs per serving)

Mac and Cheese is such a classic side dish, but this Cauliflower version takes it to the next level. It's an ultra-easy keto hack that can be made in just 15 minutes! A bowl of this = smiles all around. (5.3g carbs per serving)

This easy Air Fryer Cauliflower recipe uses a combination of cauliflower, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create a unique and comforting flavor. It takes just 20 minutes to make and comes with countless options for toppings. (3.5g carbs per serving)

This is a dish worth remembering. It's an Ultimate Whole Roasted Cauliflower, and it's slathered in whipped feta and drizzled with a savory herb sauce. It's a statement-making dish you're really going to love! (8.3g carbs per serving)

Why eat regular Brussels sprouts when you can eat them with vegan bacon, balsamic, and grapes?! This caramelized, oven roasted dish is made with mushrooms and is a totally decadent side that everyone will love. (11.5g carbs per serving)

Honey mustard dressing is the best, and that's especially true with this Grilled Broccoli Salad. It's tossed together with feta cheese, cranberries, and slivered almonds. The dressing is the perfect touch and makes this dish a wonderful option to serve up in the summer! (15.8g carbs per serving)

Get warm and cozy with Fresh Tomato Soup with Basil. This recipe uses garden-ripe tomatoes and fresh ingredients (no cans or pastes here)! It's an easy homemade option that's perfect for using up your juicy summer tomatoes before they go bad! (16.8g carbs per serving)

Regular grain pasta? Boring. Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Avocado Pesto? Let's just say... not boring. This dish is tossed in a creamy basil and avocado pesto, making it the perfect low carb and gluten-free dinner! (16g carbs per serving)

Give rice a revamp with this Cauliflower Fried Rice option. It's a great low carb dinner idea that takes everything you love about fried rice and low carb-ifies it! It's the perfect complimentary dish for eating alongside Chinese food. (10.8g carbs per serving)

Zucchini noodles are cool and all, but have you tried asparagus noodles? Like bright green fettuccine, this asparagus pasta makes a delicious low carb dinner! This dish is decked out with a yummy pesto sauce that serves as the perfect final touch! (11.6g carbs per serving)

If home cooked asparagus isn't your favorite, maybe it's because you're not cooking it correctly! Either way, you've got to try these methods. This ultimate guide on cooking asparagus teaches you how to cook it in the oven or microwave, or by blanching, steaming, and sautéing! (5.3g carbs per serving)

It may come as a surprise, but risotto can totally be low carb! This Cauliflower Risotto rendition is creamy and cheesy and still keto-friendly. Top it off with your favorite veggies like asparagus or mushrooms, and you'll have an insanely veggie-filled meal on your hands. (5.4g carbs per serving)

Crispy Air Fried Tofu will transform all of your tofu opinions. Even if you love tofu, you're about to love it even more. This vegan recipe tastes like it's straight from the deep fryer, even though it's lower in fat and carbs! It's deliciously crispy and just... perfect. (3.3g carbs per serving)

Did you know you can make bacon from eggplant? This vegan Eggplant Bacon takes all of the flavor and crispiness of bacon and packs it into thinly sliced eggplant! It's perfect for your vegetarian breakfast spread, for using on BLTs, or for munching as a low carb snack. (8.9g carbs per serving)

Enjoy Chipotle right at home with this Chipotle Copycat Cauliflower Recipe! It achieves the signature lime and cilantro flavors of the rice that you love, except it's totally low carb! (3.4g carbs per serving)

If you’ve ever tried the refreshing yogurt and cucumber sauce known as tzatziki, you understand how lowkey epic it is. Well, this Greek Tzatziki Cucumber Salad is proof that seemingly simple ingredients can be combined into refreshingly creamy and tangy (low carb!) deliciousness. (5.3g carbs per serving)

If you like Greek salad and you love sushi, oh do I have a treat for you. Sushi can be a mess to make, so Greek Salad Sushi is a total lifesaver! This Mediterranean-inspired Greek Salad Sushi wraps up all of the delicious flavors of Greek salad into cute little rolls. (5.2g carbs per serving)

I can bet you've never had baked feta like this. This Sesame Crusted Baked Feta is a delicious and easy to make appetizer that serves perfectly with homemade (or bought!) pita chips and fresh veggies. (6.5g carbs per serving)

Everyone loves a refreshing side salad, especially when it's as good as this Spring Radish Salad. It's a quick and easy dish to throw together and is packed with tasty flavors. Along with hitting low carb guidelines, this salad is also only 50 calories per serving! (5.1g carbs per serving)

Not a fan of beets? Try them like this, and then we'll talk. Roasted Beet and Radish Salad is no joke. It's loaded with fresh pesto, feta cheese, and a hint of lemon. I promise, even kiddos will eat it! (7.4g carbs per serving)

Here's one that achieves the cozy factor: Creamy Cauliflower Soup. It's savory and creamy and everything a soup should be! Plus, it's easy and vegan. It's quite the perfect side dish for pretty much any main course. (14.4g carbs per serving)

Looking for an easy vegetable side dish that you’ll actually look forward to? This roasted broccoli with lemon and goat cheese is so addictive and only requires 5 minutes of hands-on time! You're gonna be hooked from the first bite. (9g carbs per serving)

This Roasted Asparagus with Smoky Romesco Sauce is a simple, flavor-packed recipe that is sure to brighten up your dinner table! With just 1 pan you’ll have a show stopping side dish ready to go. The best part? It only takes 15 minutes to make! (12g carbs per serving)

This heavenly marinated tofu is infused with a rich coffee and rosemary marinade, taking your tofu from drab to fab in 30 minutes! Serve it up to both vegetarians and meat eaters alike for a yummy, filling option. (10g carbs per serving)

Zucchini Cheddar Bites are packed with hidden vegetables and are so addictive! With zucchini, carrot, and cheddar cheese, they’re great for cleaning out the fridge in healthy, delicious snacking form. They also just so happen to make a totally kid-approved side! (2.6g carbs per serving)

If you have guests to impress, this is the dish to make. These Pesto Spaghetti Squash Bowls are quick and easy. They're loaded with vegetables and are so savory and delicious! (19g carbs per serving)

This dish consists of quick and healthy Asian Carrot Noodles with a delicious combination of hoisin, soy, orange juice, and ginger! It's a unique and delicious low carb dinner... You simply can't go wrong. (15.3g carbs per serving)

Give your fries an upgrade with this Parmesan & Almond Baked Asparagus Fries recipe! Each bite is filled with crunchy, breaded flavor. This low carb recipe is a great way to spruce up your meal, as it pairs with a creamy chive yogurt dip. What's not to love? (27g carbs per serving)

Skip the mashed potato carb overload and go for this Brown Butter and Sage Fluffy Mashed Cauliflower instead! It's the best way to turn a healthy cauliflower into a creamy, indulgent dish. (15.4g carbs per serving)

Trust me when I say that these Almond Crusted Baked Tofu Nuggets are indescribably delicious. Pair them with a yummy avocado lime dipping sauce for extra bonus points! (22.8g carbs per serving)

Avocados are great as meal add-ons, but they're also tasty when eaten by themselves. Add spicy roasted chickpeas, creamy avocado, and tangy garlic yogurt sauce for a nutritious powerhouse. (29.9g carbs per serving)

Last but not least, fill your side dish menu with this Roasted Eggplant with Mint Sauce Feta. It's a powerful and flavorful hands-off dish that's perfect for pairing with any main course! (15.3g carbs per serving)