You’ll love these high-fiber, low-carb recipes — whether your goal is weight loss, better blood sugar control, improved digestion, or simply eating more delicious, nutritious meals. Each recipe is packed with vegetables, protein and healthy fats, and loaded with flavor. I list the fiber content under each recipe to make planning easier. With fewer carbs and more fiber at every meal, you can support weight management and overall health.
This collection makes it simple to find healthy low-carb, high-fiber meals. Every recipe emphasizes non-starchy vegetables, berries, seeds and other fiber-rich ingredients so you can eat satisfying meals without relying on grains.
Low-Carb Diets Come With This Side Effect
A common downside of very low-carb or ketogenic diets is constipation. I experienced that too. While I no longer follow a strict low-carb plan, I still limit carbs to manage blood sugar and to boost nutrient density. When you cut back on gluten and most grains, you may be surprised by how many greens and fibrous vegetables you can enjoy. At each meal I include non-starchy vegetables and berries — they’re excellent low-carb, high-fiber choices.
Why We Need Fiber
Fiber may not be classified as a nutrient we absorb, but it plays many vital roles beyond easing constipation. Eating plenty of fiber from fruits, vegetables and certain plant-based foods supports multiple systems in the body. Research shows that fiber can:
- reduce inflammation
- lower risk for some cancers and cardiovascular disease
- improve gut microbiome health
- bind and remove potentially harmful substances from the GI tract
- help with weight management by promoting fullness
How Much Fiber Do We Need
General recommendations suggest about 25 g of fiber per day for women and 38 g per day for men. As the recipes below show, it’s realistic to meet these targets even without whole grains or legumes, by focusing on fibrous vegetables, seeds, nuts and berries.
A Little Warning
When you increase fiber intake, also increase your water intake. Without enough fluid, extra fiber can worsen constipation. Water helps fiber swell and move smoothly through the digestive tract. Increase fiber gradually and drink plenty of water.
Low-Carb High-Fiber Foods For Gut Health
It’s easy to reach fiber goals on a low-carb plan if you choose the right foods. Emphasize:
- Seeds and nuts: almonds, chia, flaxseed, sesame, pumpkin
- Berries: blackberries, strawberries, raspberries
- Cruciferous vegetables: broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale
- Green beans and peas
- Leafy greens: spinach, arugula
- Non-starchy veggies and fruits: peppers, onions, garlic, zucchini, tomatoes, eggplant, asparagus, avocado
- Fresh herbs and spices: parsley, cilantro, basil, mint
- Cacao and coconut
Great For Weight Loss
A diet that is low in refined carbs but rich in fiber tends to be nutrient-dense and filling, helping curb snacking and overeating. Studies indicate both high-fiber and low-carb approaches support weight loss and weight maintenance — combining them offers the benefits of both strategies.
17 High Fiber Low Carb Recipes That Taste Delicious
Healthy Spiced Beef Dinner Bowls
Spiced ground beef with plenty of vegetables and avocado mash makes excellent make-ahead bowls. They’re flavorful, nutritious and filling. Per serving: 598 kcal | 33 g carbohydrates | 14 g fiber
Spicy Shrimp Vegetable Stir-Fry
A quick stir-fry with green beans, shrimp, broccoli and sweet peppers — ready in about 15 minutes. Per serving: 289 kcal | 19 g carbohydrates | 6 g fiber
Egg Roll In A Bowl With Chicken
Use chicken breast or skinless thighs with cabbage, carrots and garlic for a satisfying, savory bowl. Per serving: 474 kcal | 25 g carbohydrates | 9 g fiber
Mashed Avocado Chicken Salad
Leftover chicken and avocado come together into a creamy, healthy salad — great on lettuce wraps or toast. Per serving: 294 kcal | 14 g carbohydrates | 8 g fiber
Amazing Mediterranean Salmon Salad
Baked salmon with roasted vegetables, fresh greens and feta transforms a salad into a crave-worthy meal. Per serving: 584 kcal | 33 g carbohydrates | 9 g fiber
20-Minute Cauliflower Fried Rice
A vegetarian, low-carb, high-fiber version of fried rice that’s ready in 20 minutes and highly customizable. Per serving: 242 kcal | 25 g carbohydrates | 10 g fiber
Easy Keto Chicken Salad
A green, flavorful chicken salad with Parmesan, avocado, garlic and toasted sesame seeds. Filling and delicious. Per serving: 578 kcal | 24 g carbohydrates | 13 g fiber
Cabbage Tofu Stir-Fry
A plant-based, low-carb dinner that’s high in protein and fiber — easy, quick and flavorful. Per serving: 476 kcal | 49 g carbohydrates | 16 g fiber
Ground Turkey Mushroom Soup
A healing soup with mushrooms, zucchini, herbs and ground turkey — light, nourishing and gut-friendly. Per serving: 310 kcal | 13 g carbohydrates | 5 g fiber
Leftover Chicken Gyros Bowls
Quick to pull together with leftover chicken — fresh, Mediterranean flavors that are healthy and satisfying. Per serving: 592 kcal | 32 g carbohydrates | 10 g fiber
Super Healthy Cobb Salad
A nutrient-dense Cobb with extra fiber and antioxidants — high in protein and very satisfying. Per serving: 634 kcal | 29 g carbohydrates | 15 g fiber
Ground Beef Cabbage Soup
A cabbage soup you’ll actually enjoy — savory, warming and filling. Per serving: 252 kcal | 17 g carbohydrates | 5 g fiber
Spicy Turkey Cauliflower Rice
A bold, simple low-carb dish combining ground turkey and cauliflower rice — quick to make and flavorful. Per serving: 443 kcal | 18 g carbohydrates | 7 g fiber
Anti-Inflammatory Chicken Soup
A fresh, quick chicken soup with anti-inflammatory ingredients like ginger, turmeric and black pepper — comforting and restorative. Per serving: 400 kcal | 15 g carbohydrates | 6 g fiber
Arugula Avocado Shrimp Salad
A refreshing salad with pan-seared shrimp, avocado, arugula, tomatoes, basil and cucumbers — light yet filling. Per serving: 354 kcal | 20 g carbohydrates | 9 g fiber
Mediterranean Salmon Bowl
A lighter dinner option featuring salmon and vibrant Mediterranean flavors; use zucchini hummus to keep carbs lower. Per serving: 580 kcal | 20 g carbohydrates | 8 g fiber
Avocado Egg Salad
A mayo-free egg salad boosted with avocado — more nutritious and flavorful, perfect for lettuce wraps or toast. Per serving: 242 kcal | 12 g carbohydrates | 6 g fiber
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Ingredients
FOR THE GROUND BEEF:
- 12 oz/350 g ground beef
- 1 sweet green pepper, chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp mint
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp onion, thinly chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, thinly chopped
AVOCADO MASH
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2/3 cup tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olives, chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped onions
- pinch of salt
FOR BOWLS:
- 3 tbsp chopped jalapenos
- 1 zucchini or bell pepper, roasted or grilled
- 6 cups chopped lettuce or greens
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup chopped radishes
- 1/2 cup thinly chopped cilantro or parsley
- 3 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Chop the vegetables: carrots into small pieces, sweet peppers and onions thinly, and prepare lettuce, jalapenos, radishes, parsley or cilantro and tomatoes. Mince the garlic.
- In a nonstick pan, heat olive oil and add ground beef, onion, mint, cumin, paprika and chili powder. Cook over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes, breaking the beef into pieces. When no longer pink, add sweet pepper, garlic and carrot. Reduce heat and cook another 4–5 minutes until done. Drizzle lemon juice and remove from heat.
- Mash the avocado with tomatoes, lemon juice, olives, onions and a pinch of salt.
- Assemble bowls: use lettuce as a base, top with ground beef, roasted vegetables, radishes, onions, jalapenos and avocado mash. Finish with crumbled feta and chopped herbs.
Nutrition Information
Yield
3
Serving Size
1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 598
Total Fat 36 g
Saturated Fat 11 g
Trans Fat 1 g
Unsaturated Fat 20 g
Cholesterol 112 mg
Sodium 362 mg
Carbohydrates 33 g
Fiber 14 g
Sugar 12 g
Protein 41 g