Lighter Cinco de Mayo Recipe Round-Up
The popular Mexican celebration is less than a week away, but caloric margaritas and greasy, cheesy enchiladas aren’t your only options! Today I have a round-up of some excellent recipes that will have you saying “ole” and “mmm” from morning until night. Start your menu planning now!
Fajita Breakfast Burritos (319 calories, 17 g. fat)
- Start your day off festively with this eggy meal from Diets in Review. Skip the sour cream and use just the egg whites to slim this dish even more.
Tortilla-Crusted Pork (262 calories, 12.5 g. fat)
- The “other white meat” gets a Southern Living Mexican makeover with a crust made from tortilla chips. My brand of choice for this job is Guiltless Gourmet. Using them would lower the stats even more!
Chilaquiles Casserole (243 calories, 10 g. fat)
- Hosting a crowd? Whip up this baked dish that’s reminiscent of enchiladas by Eating Well. Think of it as a south of the border lasagna.
Amazing Ate-Layer Open-Faced Taco (235 calories, 2 g. fat)
- This protein-packed, vegetarian meal from Hungry Girl is light on calories, but heavy on staying power—and spice!
How will I be celebrating, you ask? By whipping up a slightly altered (and shrunken) version of a simple, scrumptious-looking recipe I saw in People magazine from Sheryl Crow’s cookbook If It Makes You Healthy.
Slow-Cooked Salsa Chicken Tacos (Serves 2)
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 3/4 cup salsa
- 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast
- 4 whole-wheat tortillas (La Tortilla Factory are my favorites)
- Taco toppings of choice (romaine, pico de gallo and red onion for me, please!)
Warm chicken stock and salsa in saucepan until simmering, then add chicken. Cover the pan and simmer chicken until tender and cooked through. Remove the chicken and save the pan juices. Use two forks to shred the meat and top it with a bit of the leftover liquid. Evenly distribute the chicken among the tortillas, add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
(Image from by Flickr user wenzday01)
For more Healthful Bites-approved Mexican eats, check out these past posts:
