Broccoli is a non starchy vegetable. It has a glycemic index of 15. If you are a carb counter, it is considered a free food.

Hi Cindy!

That’s tricky to answer in that the answer is largely “compared to what?”. This recipe, as written, contains about 5 1/2 net carbs per 4 oz. (112g) portion. That’s certainly A LOT lower than a chocolate chip cookie, but quite a bit more than an egg. If you’re doing something like an induction diet (less than 20 net carbs per day), 5 1/2 net carbs is pretty high. However, if you’re on maintenance or doing something like a paleo or primal diet, it’s not an issue. I personally don’t consider it to be a terribly high carb count, but that’s just me and how I use it in my own diet. You may have far stricter requirements, at which point… I may agree with you. The trick is really determining what’s too high for you. For me? It’s fine. For you? You’d have to tell me more!

I hope this helps! 😀