Everyone loves Mexican food, but for dieters it can be a tough choice. We have a couple of great Mexican recipes you will love!
Mexican Makeovers
Skip the high calorie/fat restaurant fare and opt to dine in instead. Making your own tasty Mexican food at home is easy - just take a look at the following recipes and make it a party!
Nachos con Pollo
1 ounce baked tortilla chips
¼ cup shredded reduced fat cheese
½ cup 50% less sodium black beans
2 ounces shredded cooked chicken
½ cup sautéed yellow squash
1 small tomato, chopped
1 green onion, sliced
2 tbsp sliced black olives
1 tbsp nonfat sour cream
¼ avocado, cubed
2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
Hot sauce or salsa to taste
1. Warm beans until heated through. Place chips on a microwave safe plate and top with shredded cheese. Microwave for 30 seconds or until cheese is melted.
2. Top with beans, chicken and yellow squash. Microwave again if necessary to heat through. Top with remaining ingredients.
Servings: 1
Nutrition info: 460 calories, 14 g fat
Shrimp Fajitas
4 low-fat whole wheat tortillas
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup fresh lime or lemon juice
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 teaspoon Mexican oregano
1 tsp chili powder
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tsp canola oil
1 medium, onion sliced vertically
1/2 red pepper, cut into strips
1/2 green pepper, cut into strips
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wrap tortillas in foil and warm them for 15 minutes.
2. Combine cilantro, lime juice, cumin, oregano, chili powder and garlic in a glass bowl. Add shrimp, stir well and marinate for 15 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet. Sauté onion and pepper for a 3-4 minutes, until softened.
4. Remove vegetables from skillet and keep warm. Add shrimp with the marinade; sauté until just pink, about 3 minutes.
5. Return vegetables to the skillet and cook for 1-2 more minutes, until heated through.
6. Spoon mixture on to warmed tortillas, top with fat-free sour cream and salsa as desired.
Servings: 4
Nutrition Info: 312 calories, 6 g fat
Lightened Up Margarita
1.5 oz. tequila
1/2 tsp. Crystal Light Lemon-Lime powdered drink mix
1 ounce margarita mix
4 oz water (or diet lemon-lime soda)
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Ice cubes
Garnishes (optional): lime slice and margarita salt
1. Run lime slice around the rim of glass and dip in margarita salt, if desired.
2. Combine margarita ingredients together in a shaker and shake until mixed and chilled.
3. Fill glass with ice and top with mixed margarita. Enjoy!
Servings: 1
Nutrition Info: 133 calories, 0 g fat
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