Low carb tacos are made with crispy, delicious cheddar taco shells. They are at least as good as high-carb shells, if not better! When making keto and low carb tacos, simply replace the corn tortilla shells with cheese taco shells. They are just
Healthy Mexican Recipes
I used to think that there's no such thing as healthy Mexican recipes. Burritos, tacos, enchiladas - these all rely heavily on starches.
But I was wrong. Mexican food can be very healthy, if you focus on fresh meat, seafood and veggies and ignore the processed starches.
For example, enjoy delicious steak fajitas without tortillas. Seriously, fajitas are just as good when eaten with a knife and a fork.
Or make low carb tacos with crispy cheddar shells.
Enchilada casserole is not just healthier than enchiladas made with tortillas, it's also so much easier to make.
Even some starchy Mexican recipes are actually quite healthy for those whose carbohydrate metabolism is not impaired - these baked plantain chips are a good example.
So you can definitely enjoy the wonderful, complex flavors and spices of Mexican cooking without sacrificing your health.
Please scroll down to check out my collection of healthy Mexican recipes.
Low Carb Nachos
Low carb nachos make it possible to enjoy tasty nachos on a low carb diet. Simply replace the high carb tortilla chips with crunchy pork rinds. Genius - and delicious. Of course you can still enjoy nachos on a low carb diet! In these low carb
Homemade Pork Rinds
Homemade pork rinds are very easy to bake in the oven. They are salty, crunchy and savory, and the perfect low carb solution for a snack attack. These homemade pork rinds are so good, and so easy to make! Pork rinds are the ultimate low-carb
Baked Plantain Chips
It's official: baked plantain chips are my new favorite snack. I've always been curious about the big, fat plantains I always see at the grocery store. They looked like bananas, but I knew they were different, and upon researching online, I quickly
Taco Salad
Flavorful taco salad makes a great, healthy alternative to traditional tacos. My family loves our weekly "make your own taco salad" night! When you crave tacos and don't feel like making cheddar taco shells, a taco salad is a great option. You
Easy Steak Fajitas
Mexican food need not be high carb! These delicious steak fajitas are ready fast. They are low carb, colorful and very nutritious. Intensely flavorful and spicy but not too hot, these homemade steak fajitas are ready fast. I've got nothing
Mexican Rice
I make this flavorful (and easy!) Mexican rice every time we have a “Make Your Own Burrito” night. It’s one of our favorite dinners – I prepare a spread of warm whole-wheat tortillas, black beans, refried beans, Mexican rice, shredded cheddar, sliced