Latin Recipes

It’s no secret that everybody loves Spanish food! What I love even more is a homemade meal that I can cook up myself and customize. With this collection of delicious Latin Recipes, you’ll forget you’re not in Spain or South America!

Here, you’ll find much more than just the typical quesadilla or empanada. There are recipes for everything from huevos rancheros to Colombian chicken sancocho.

There are plenty of recipes that follow dietary restrictions such as keto, gluten free, vegan and many more. Find your favorite Latin recipes from breakfasts to dinners to everything in between. Many of them are super quick and easy to make, too!

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Braised Cubed Steak with Peppers, Onions and Olives is a flavorful, budget-friendly and family friendly dish you can make in the Instant Pot, Slow Cooker or in a pot on the stove.
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Cubed Steak with Peppers and Olives (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker and Stove-Top)

40 mins
Skillet Cauliflower "Arroz" Con Pollo (Spanish chicken and rice) uses cauliflower rice as a low-carb swap, which means larger portions with 85% less calories than rice!
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Skillet Cauliflower “Arroz” Con Pollo

40 mins
White beans, shredded chicken, green chiles, sour cream and cheese – need I say more?
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Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde

1 hr 25 mins
Move over tacos, these scallop tostadas are SO good and they’re ready in less than 20 minutes!
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Scallop Tostadas

20 mins
Two enchiladas verdes on a plate
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Enchiladas Verdes (Green Enchiladas)

1 hr
Picadillo is the most requested dish by my kids and it's so easy to make. We love it served over brown rice (or cauliflower rice) with this quick cabbage slaw or a salad on the side.
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Instant Pot Picadillo

25 mins
Chicken Enchilada Soup has everything you love about chicken enchiladas... in one big bowl of soup!
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Chicken Enchilada Soup (Slow Cooker and Instant Pot)

30 mins
Lentil Rice Bowls with Eggs and Bacon
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Lentils and Rice with Eggs and Bacon

45 mins
Late Summer Vegetable Enchilada Pie – A saucy, lasagna-like Mexican-American casserole layered with vegetables, tortillas, sauce and cheese.
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Late Summer Vegetable Enchilada Pie

1 hr 15 mins
Instant Pot Chicken Stew with corn (pollo guisado) is one of my favorite comfort foods. It's a simple dish, but my whole family loves it. I make it at least 2 times a month! 
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Instant Pot Chicken Stew with Corn (Pollo Guisado con Maiz)

30 mins
Barbacoa Beef with corn salsa on a plate.
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Barbacoa Beef (Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot)

1 hr 20 mins
This Mexican inspired dish of Cauliflower Rice uses finely chopped cauliflower, which makes a fantastic low-carb, grain-free stand in for rice.
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Mexican Cauliflower “Rice”

10 mins
Grilled sirloin steak "flaco" tacos use lettuce wraps instead of tortillas! The steak is seasoned with cumin and spices, then grilled and sliced thin, along with guacamole and pico de gallo – low-carb and super delicious!
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Steak Taco Lettuce Wraps

30 mins
These garlic lime pork chops are so EASY to make, and only take 10 minutes to cook. I usually make them in my broiler but they are also great on the grill, they come out juicy and SO flavorful!
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Quick Garlic-Lime Marinated Pork Chops

30 mins
These easy loaded chicken "nacho" tostadas – topped with cheese, tomatoes, guacamole, olives and jalapenos are a great way to take nachos and turn them into a main dish.
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Loaded “Nacho” Chicken Tostada

15 mins
Easy Braised Chicken Drumsticks in Tomatillo Sauce – An easy Mexican-inspired chicken dish made with just a few ingredients!
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Easy Braised Tomatillo Chicken Drumsticks

40 mins
Breaded chicken cutlets topped with everything I normally add to my guacamole – sliced avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, red onion and lime juice. 7 Smart Points • 286 calories
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Breaded Chicken Cutlets with Deconstructed Guacamole

30 mins
A quick Mexican-inspired chicken dish, made in the skillet with a smoky-spicy tomato-chipotle sauce topped with an avocado-sour cream sauce.
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Skillet Chicken in Tomato-Chipotle Sauce with Avocado Crema

25 mins
Puerto Rican Beans
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Puerto Rican Style Beans

25 mins
Instant Pot carnitas tacos on a plate topped with avocado slices, cilantro, and cheese.
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Instant Pot Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork)

1 hr 40 mins