These Keto Pork Rind Nachos are a low-carb and flavorful appetizer as compared to a high-carb traditional nacho dish. These crispy pork rinds serve as a crunchy, low-carb substitute for tortilla chips. These pork rinds stay intact behind layers of melted cheese, minced beef, olives, jalapeños, & fresh garnish. We can add the preferred keto ingredients, such as avocado, green onions, or sour cream, to customize these nachos. These Keto Pork Rind Nachos are a filling & guilt-free way to enjoy if you are on the keto diet or just want to have something healthy and delicious. They are simple to prepare, incredibly versatile, and they get finished in seconds and are ideal for sharing.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Prep time: Ten mins
- Cook time: Ten minutes
- Total time: Twenty mins
- Serving size: 1 plate
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Course: Appetizer, Snack, Main
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb
- Servings: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Skillet
- Spatula
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
INGREDIENTS:
- 4–5 cups plain pork rinds
- 1 lb. ground beef or ground turkey
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. smoked paprika
- ½ tsp. chili powder
- Salt and pepper
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese
- ½ cup Monterey Jack
- ¼ cup jalapeños
- ½ cup tomatoes
- ¼ cup black olives
- 0.25 cup green onions
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup guacamole or avocado
- Optional: fresh cilantro, hot sauce, lime wedges
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
PORK RINDS:
- We have to use the thick, unflavored, plain pork rinds to have the greatest texture & we should have to stay away from added sugars or carbohydrates. We should have to search for the marked “zero-carb” or “keto-friendly.”
GROUND MEAT:
- You can use minced chicken, turkey, or pulled pork, but ground beef (80/20) adds flavor and fat. Try roasted cauliflower or seasoned tofu crumbles for a vegetarian alternative.
CHEESE:
- We can combine Monterey Jack along with cheddar to make these nachos mre flavorful and for the best melty cheese. We can shred our cheese to eliminate anti-caking additives that interfere with melting for the most taste and melt.
TACO SEASONING:
- We have to use a basic taco seasoning or a mixture of paprika, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder to give the meat a Tex-Mex taste. We can adjust the amount of spice to suit your taste.
TOPPING:
- We have to keep the toppings low-carb, such as avocado, olives, sour cream, guacamole, green onions, diced tomatoes, & jalapeños. We should not have to use the sweet beans or salsa.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- Turn the oven on to 375°F.
- We can cook the ground beef in a pan on moderate flame till the beef gets brown and remove extra fat.
- Then we can season the ground beef with salt, onion powder, chili powder, pepper, paprika, & garlic powder and mix all the spices with the spatula.
- We can cook for a further two minutes and stir to mix the beef with the spices then we can take the beef off from the heat.
- We can line a baking sheet or ovenproof plate with the pork rinds in a single layer.
- Then we place cooked meat on top, then add the Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses.
- Now we can add the olives, tomatoes, & jalapeños on top.
- Bake these nachos for 8 to 10 minutes or till the cheese gets melted & bubbling.
- We can take the nachos out of the oven and garnish the nachos with cilantro, guacamole, sour cream, and green onions.
- Then we can serve these nachos with spicy sauce & lime wedges on the side.
TIPS:
- We have to avoid using too many wet toppings before baking; instead, we can add delicate toppings like avocado and sour cream after baking.
- You would also put the baking paper on the sheet to minimize the cleaning time.
- We have to lightly toast the pork rinds in the oven if they are too soft before assembling.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can transfer the leftover pork rind nachos to an airtight container and store these nachos for 2 days in the fridge.
FREEZER:
- We should not have to freeze the pork rind nachos because the pork rinds become soggy and lose their crispiness.
FAQs:
Are these pork rind nachos low in carbs content?
- Yes, these pork rind nachos are low in crabs content and they just comprise 2g net acrbs and 25g protein is present in a single serving of these pork rind nachos.
Will we store these pork rind nachos?
- Yes, we can store these pork rind nachos in an airtight container only in the fridge for 2 days but not in the freezer as the texture of these nachos will get ruined.
Can I add the flavored pork rinds to these pork rind nachos?
- Yes, we can add the flavored pork rinds in the pork rind nachos but they should be keto-friendly.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net Carbs: 2g
Fiber: 2g
Calories: 350 kcal
Protein: 25g
Calcium: 180mg
Fat: 26g
Total Carbs: 4g
Sodium: 680mg
Potassium: 320mg
Iron: 2mg
Vitamin A: 480 IU
