Jessica, From the list of foundation vegetables above, choose the ones with the highest carb count, not the lowest. Amazing how quickly you can hit the 12 gm limit.

Cooking also increases the carb count - so try eating more cooked veggies.

Personally, I am not fond of broccoli. I prefer raw cauliflower which I dip in ranch dressing for a mid day snack. Or a raw kohlrabi.

When I could tolerate them, I loved making a Greek salad of onions, red and green peppers, cucumbers and tomatoes with crumbled goat cheese and Greek salad dressing.. I had to watch how much I ate. The carbs really added up. It's a change from broccoli.

Good luck