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!

Quick Summary: Salmon roasted with a mayonnaise coating that turns golden and tangy under the broiler. Only 2 to 3 ingredients, ready in 15 minutes. Serve with salsa macha for heat and crunch. Slow carb compliant. Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | Best Salmon | Salsa Macha …

Quick Summary: A fresh Mexican tuna salad with tuna, serrano peppers, lime juice, tomatoes, cucumber, and cilantro. Creamy from the mayonnaise but bright from the citrus and heat. Traditionally served with saltines. Slow carb friendly when you skip the corn and crackers. Prep: 15 min | Serves: 8 Jump to: RECIPE | Key Ingredients | …

Quick Summary: A Mexican-style slow cooker chili with turkey (or leftover Thanksgiving turkey), butternut squash, poblano peppers, and black beans. Smoky depth comes from ancho and chipotle chile powder. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 6 hours (slow cooker) | Serves: 6 This Mexican-style turkey chili is great for using up Thanksgiving leftovers, but it’s also …

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.

Quick Summary: A distinctive variation of chile colorado featuring tender pork and fresh cactus paddles (nopales). The nopales add a bright, slightly tangy contrast to the rich red chile sauce. Includes video tutorial on removing cactus thorns. Uses a spice blend for easier preparation. Prep: 40 min | Cook: 40 min | Serves: 4 This …

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!

Quick Summary: Grilled white fish in warm corn tortillas with creamy avocado sauce, tangy pickled onions, and crisp cabbage. The essential Baja taco: simple, fresh, and satisfying. Includes instructions for indoor grilling, homemade spice rub, and avocado cream. Tips on using a comal for perfect tortillas. Prep: 40 min | Cook: 15 min | Serves: …

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 …

Quick Summary: Creamy refried beans made from dried pinto or black beans in an Instant Pot. The pressure cooker caramelizes the onions and spices while cooking the beans to smooth perfection. Much better than canned, and compliant with slow carb diets. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 1 hr 10 min | Serves: 6 Jump to: …

Quick Summary: Quick-pickled red onions that add tangy crunch to carnitas, fish tacos, and nearly any Mexican dish. Five minutes to prep, 30 minutes to marinate, keeps for weeks in the refrigerator. Essential condiment for your Mexican cooking. Note: This post is by my daughter, Tesla Jump to: RECIPE | Uses for Pickled Onions | …

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

Quick Summary: One of the seven famous Oaxacan moles, simplified with a spice blend instead of hard-to-find chilhuacle amarillo peppers. Chicken simmered in broth with chayote and asparagus, topped with the bright, tangy yellow mole sauce. Low carb friendly. Includes DIY mole amarillo spice blend recipe. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 30 min | Serves: …

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.