Bean sprouts are excellent for keto: ~4.1g net carbs per 100g, crisp texture, and very low calories. Use to add volume and crunch to stir-fries, salads, and soups without blowing your carb budget—just mind freshness and food-safety handling.
Bean sprouts are excellent for keto: ~4.1g net carbs per 100g, crisp texture, and very low calories. Use to add volume and crunch to stir-fries, salads, and soups without blowing your carb budget—just mind freshness and food-safety handling.
Per 100g (raw)
Source: USDA FoodData Central
Toss sprouts in at the end with soy-sauce or tamari, sesame-oil, and garlic; add chicken-thighs or shrimp.
Mix raw sprouts with cucumber and cabbage; dress with sesame–lime vinaigrette.
Combine with eggs, mushrooms, and green-onion; pan-fry into savory pancakes.
Top hot broth-based soups (pho-style or miso) with a handful just before serving.
Layer sprouts, herbs, and cooked ground pork in lettuce leaves with tamari dipping sauce.
Toss with shirataki-noodles, lime, peanuts, and chili for a low-carb riff.