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15 Mexican Dishes That Are Surprisingly Keto-Friendly

By Stephanie Cain

| Dec. 26, 2019

It’s Taco Tuesday…but that doesn’t mean your keto diet needs to go the way of the piñata. Pack in the Mexican flavors (sans the extra carbs), then get on to the fiesta. Now where’s that keto-friendly margarita?

Hey Keto Mama

1. Keto Cheese Shell Taco Cup

Perfect for the requisite Instagram.

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A Spicy Perspective

2. Steak Fajita Roll-Ups

Dinner’s a wrap.

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I Breathe, I’m Hungry

3. Easy Green Chicken Enchilada Soup

Soup du jour—every day.

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Sweet C’s

4. One-Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet

Our favorite kind of fiesta is one that requires no dishes.

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5. Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas

Psst: Save the leftovers for tomorrow’s breakfast hash.

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Peace, Love and Low Carb

6. Low-Carb Nachos

Grain-free, keto nacho heaven.

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Hey Keto Mama

7. Keto Chicken Enchilada Bowl

The filling is the best part anyway.

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The Primitive Palate

8. Pork Rind Tortillas

Less than one carb per tortilla.

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The Foodie Affair

9. Cabbage Beef Skillet

All the carne.

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Life Made Sweeter

10. Low-Carb Chicken Fajita Salad

If you must have salad, do it like this.

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Gimme Delicious

11. Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps

Make your own “taco” night.

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Bowl of Delicious

12. Mexican Roasted Zucchini

The keto alternative to rice and beans.

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Seasonly Creations

13. Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla

This one’s for the kiddos. (But OK, mostly for you.)

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The Novice Chef

14. Roasted Poblano Chicken and Cauliflower Soup

Plus lunch leftovers, if you don’t devour it (like we did).

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Kasey Trenum

15. Five-Ingredient White Queso Dip

Because everything’s always better with queso.

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15 Mexican Dishes That Are Surprisingly Keto-Friendly

1. Keto Cheese Shell Taco Cup

2. Steak Fajita Roll-Ups

3. Easy Green Chicken Enchilada Soup

4. One-Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet

5. Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas

6. Low-Carb Nachos

7. Keto Chicken Enchilada Bowl

8. Pork Rind Tortillas

9. Cabbage Beef Skillet

10. Low-Carb Chicken Fajita Salad

11. Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps

12. Mexican Roasted Zucchini

13. Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla

14. Roasted Poblano Chicken and Cauliflower Soup

15. Five-Ingredient White Queso Dip

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15 Mexican Dishes That Are Surprisingly Keto-Friendly

1. Keto Cheese Shell Taco Cup

2. Steak Fajita Roll-Ups

3. Easy Green Chicken Enchilada Soup

4. One-Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet

5. Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas

6. Low-Carb Nachos

7. Keto Chicken Enchilada Bowl

8. Pork Rind Tortillas

9. Cabbage Beef Skillet

10. Low-Carb Chicken Fajita Salad

11. Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps

12. Mexican Roasted Zucchini

13. Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla

14. Roasted Poblano Chicken and Cauliflower Soup

15. Five-Ingredient White Queso Dip

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