Low Carb Dinner Ideas

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!

this recipe for low carb chicken enchiladas is so packed with flavor that you won’t miss the tortillas. Made with HeathGlen’s enchilada spice blend.

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

Rajas is a Spanish term which literally translates to “strips” or “slices”. But for lovers of Mexican cuisine, rajas 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 or simply in a bowl if you …

The variety of Mexican moles are all unique and delicious, but the required pepper roasting, peeling and rehydrating can be a bit daunting.  Using a powdered mole blend of smoked chiles, cocoa and spices is the key to making a more achievable, but still full-bodied, mole. It is easy to make this Chicken Mole Rojo …

Low carb or keto stuffed peppers are perfect for Fall. Make the with meat and sweet bell peppers or a plant based stuffing in Poblanos

Low carb Mexican kebabs are a great low carb or keto summertime meal that can accomodate a diversity of tastes and diets. Easy and versatile

Low carb fish veracruz with cod. Perfect for a summer weeknight dinner.

Braised Short Ribs are so rich and fatty and good…..and low carb and keto!  Add a Mexican flair to them and you have a flavor-intense dinner that will make those cold winter evenings feel like a reward!

Taco fillings can range the gambit of low carb variations, but the problem always comes up with the tortilla shells.  There are some available for purchase now, but you need to read labels carefully and many of them have a ton of additives that may not be desirable. In an effort to make the beloved …

Unlike many of the winter squash varieties, spaghetti squash does not pack in the carbs and sugar.  It is a great foil for pasta when modifying dishes to low carb. Watch out for sugary tomato-based pasta sauces however.  Try this recipe with diced tomatoes for less sugar. Spaghetti Squash vs. Zucchini Noodles for the “pasta” …

Low Carb Carnitas are a delightful way to enjoy good Mexican cuisine on a low carb or slow carb lifestyle. Try this recipe for perfect carnitas

Low carb breading mix can be used to enhance any of the proteins, veggies or cheese compliant with a low carb or ketogenic diet

Sushi rolls are popular and readily available, but they are generally not a low carb option as they are made with rice. Home-made sushi rolls made with cauliflower rice (which you can now get prepackaged), allows you to have these popular sushi rolls any time with minimal effort. This Sushi recipe is a guest post …

This Thai-inspired soup or stew includes mussels but could work with any protein for a high-flavor low-carb dinner