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Adjusted to be Low-Carb

Recipes that have been adjusted slightly to lower the carbs.

By Chelsie Kenyon, About.com

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These are delicious Mexican recipes that include a few ingredients that may be "carby." Listed after each recipe are the substitutions you will need to make to lower the carb count.

  • Quick Tuna Tacos
    Replace the corn tortillas with low-carb tortillas.

  • Mexican Parmesan Chicken
    Use low-carb bake mix instead of cornmeal.

  • Rompope
    Use a sugar substitute such as Splenda instead of the real thing.

  • Agua Fresca
    Use strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or other berries for the fruit and use a sugar substitute.

  • Mole'
    Eliminate the masa and use xanthan gum to thicken it.

  • Jalepeno Refried Beans
    Use canned soybeans instead of black beans

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