Meal Plans Vegetarian Meal Plans 3-Day Low-Carb Vegetarian Meal Plan: 1,500 Calories By EatingWell Editors EatingWell Editors Articles by "EatingWell Editors" are a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, articles are updated by a number of writers and editors over time to keep the information as up-to-date and comprehensive as possible. The EatingWell team includes industry-leading food and nutrition editors, registered dietitians, expert Test Kitchen staffers and designers who produce award-winning journalism, delicious recipes and engaging content. Our work has earned more than 50 national and international awards for writing, editing, art direction, creative marketing and publishing excellence EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 28, 2016 Trending Videos Close this video player If you're a vegetarian looking to lower your carb intake, then look no further-this 3-day, 1,500-calorie meal plan is just the thing to help you get started. The registered dietitians and culinary experts at EatingWell have put together a delicious and healthy meatless meal plan that is lower in carbohydrates, but not so low that you'll miss out on important nutrients, like protein and certain B vitamins. You'll find meals and snacks with a mix of vegetarian proteins, including tofu and beans, and healthy carbohydrates like fruits and whole grains. Looking for a diabetes-friendly meal plan? Take a look at our 3-Day Diabetes Meal Plans at 1,200, 1,500, 1,800, 2,000 and 2,200-calories. We offer a variety of meal plans for different health conditions, needs and diets. Find the meal plan that works best for you. Day 1 Breakfast (389 calories) Egg Toast * 1 slice whole-wheat bread, toasted * 1/4 avocado * 2 large eggs, cooked in 1/4 tsp. olive oil or coat pan with a thin layer of cooking spray (1-second spray) Season eggs with a pinch each of salt and pepper and top with 1 Tbsp. salsa. A.M. Snack(161 calories)1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt1/3 cup blueberries Lunch (383 calories) * 3 Tomato-Cheddar Cheese Toasts * 2 cups mixed greens * 1/2 cup cucumber slices * 1/4 cup grated carrot Combine greens, cucumber and carrot and top salad with 1/2 Tbsp. each olive oil & balsamic vinegar. 1 clementine P.M. Snack (51 calories) * 6 dried apricots Dinner (479 calories) * 1 serving Spaghetti Squash Lasagna with Broccolini * 2 cups mixed greens Top salad with 1 Tbsp. each olive oil & balsamic vinegar. * 2 diagonal slices baguette (1/4 inch thick), preferably whole-wheat, toasted * Top each baguette with 1 tsp. butter Evening Snack (50 calories) * 1 Tbsp. dark chocolate chips Day 2 Plan Ahead: When buying a pre-made muesli, look for one that hasn't been toasted in oil and doesn't have added sugars-both of which can up the calories and take away from the healthy goodness of this whole-grain breakfast. Breakfast(333 calories)1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt1/2 cup blueberries or other berries1 Tbsp. chopped walnuts1/4 cup muesli A.M. Snack(200 calories)1 medium apple1 Tbsp. peanut butter Lunch (402 calories) Leftovers * 1 serving Spaghetti Squash Lasagna with Broccolini * 1 cup mixed greens Top salad with 1/2 Tbsp. each olive oil & balsamic vinegar * 2 diagonal slice baguette (1/4 inch thick), preferably whole-wheat, toasted * 2 clementines P.M. Snack(108 calories)5 dried apricots5 walnut halves Dinner (474 calories) Tofu & Vegetable Scramble * 5 oz. tofu, drained and crumbled, and 1 cup vegetables (try zucchini, mushrooms & onions), sautéed in 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil and seasoned with a pinch each salt and pepper and spices of your choice (try cayenne pepper and cumin). * 1/2 cup chickpeas * 1/4 cup salsa * 1 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese Combine tofu, vegetables and chickpes and top with salsa and cheese. Add hot sauce, if desired. Day 3 Breakfast(333 calories)3/4 cup rolled oats cooked in 1 1/2 cups water1/4 cup. blueberries1 1/2 Tbsp. chopped walnuts A.M. Snack(166 calories)1 oz. Cheddar cheese6 dried apricots Lunch (396 calories) Green Salad with Chickpeas * 2 cups mixed greens * 1/2 cup cucumber slices * 5 cherry tomatoes, halved * 3/4 cup chickpeas Combine ingredients and top with 1 Tbsp. each olive oil and balsamic vinegar P.M. Snack(153 calories)3 Tbsp. hummus3 medium carrots Dinner (437 calories) * 1 serving Mozzarella, Basil & Zucchini Frittata * 1 cup mixed greens Top salad with 1 tsp. each olive oil & balsamic vinegar. * 3 diagonal slices toasted baguette (1/4 inch thick), preferably whole-wheat Note: This meal plan is controlled to provide adequate amounts of calories, carbohydrates, protein and sodium. If a particular nutrient is of concern, consider speaking with your health-care provider about supplementation or altering this meal plan to better suit your individual nutrition needs. 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