Slow carb Mexican Recipes

Chicken lime soup with a Mexican flair makes a great low carb or keto meal whether it’s summer, fall or winter. Light and robust at the same time!

This easy Summer recipe is perfect for lunch or a light dinner when you want something quick, inexpensive and nutritious (and it’s great in any season). Ensalada de Atun is a common occurrence on the Mexican table, but the purists tell you it must be eaten with saltines (and I tend to agree)! Jump to: …

This Mexican-style turkey chili is my go-to for using up Thanksgiving leftovers, but it’s good enough to make year-round. The combination of butternut squash, poblano peppers, and a smoky ancho-chipotle spice blend gives it a depth that plain chili powder can’t touch. I’ve been growing and drying my own chile peppers on the farm for …

This recipe for pork and nopales (cactus) is a traditional Mexican lunch or dinner. This version of Chile Colorado is made with pork and an enchilada spice blend, rather than using dried, and then rehydrated, peppers. It saves a lot of time and is much easier to use a good powdered spice blend (recipe for …

Chorizo and eggs make a stellar low carb breakfast or dinner. Mexican & Spanish chorizo are different but excellent in a variety of dishes

Mexican Chocolate Pots de Creme are a wonderful way to enjoy keto and low carb desserts that everyone will love, low carb or not!

After five years as a slow carb diet coach, I’ve made a lot of eggs. This Chile Verde version is one of my favorites for busy mornings: crack eggs into simmering green sauce, cover, and you’re eating a delicious breakfast in under 10 minutes. It’s naturally low carb, full of flavor, and works with store-bought …

Pickled onions are a tart and slightly sweet accompaniment to a wide variety of dishes (a perfect match with Mexican cuisine).  The cool, pungent crunch adds a crisp fresh taste to carnitas or fish tacos in particular. They take 5 minutes to prep, 30 minutes to marinate, and will keep in the refrigerator for many …

Salmon is easy to grill indoors and easy to make into an exquisite Spring low carb or keto dinner. Here is a Mexican-inspired recipe

This version of Mexican Oaxaca chicken in yellow mole sauce is made with chayote squash standing in for the potatoes. Substituting chayote for potatoes both enhances the flavor of the dish, while also modifying it to be low carb compliant. A family favorite! Jump to: RECIPE | Yellow Mole | Substitutes for Chilhuacle Peppers Yellow …

Sopa de fideo can be made low carb by substituting in shirataki noodles for the fideo (mexican spaghetti type of pasta). This is an easy and delicious soup.

Mexican fish stew or Sopa de Pescado is a healthy dinner that works well with low carb or keto lifestyles and is quick and easy to make.

This low-carb or keto scallop ceviche can be a main dish, a topping for burgers or pizza, or an appetizer. Recipe adds a bit of spice to a Mexican classic

Mexican Meatball Soup is also known as Albondigas and is a healthy, hearty, low carb soup for chilly days. Using prepared meatballs makes this recipe easy!

Rajas is a Spanish term which literally translates to “strips” or “slices”. But for lovers of Mexican cuisine, Rajas con Queso usually refers to roasted poblano chile strips cooked with onions and cream (often sour cream) and white cheese (often jack or asadero cheese).  It can be served as tacos, quesadillas or simply in a …