Please give me your mexican recipes preferably healthy ha ha

gingerjen7

I love Mexican food, but I usually make the same old thing--taco meat, refried beans, avocado, cheese, sour cream, tortilla. Delicious, but I'd like to expand my horizons. (I apologize if this is a repeated topic, but I did search for "Mexican" and got a lot of advice about eating at Mexican restaurants, suggestions for good Mexican restaurants, and a weird topic that seemed to be racially motivated...). Oh, one caveat. I HATE FAJITAS so please don't suggest anything that requires me cooking meat in a bunch of onions and/or peppers. ICK!

ldalbello

bump as I would like to know also

shelle2010

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BeingAwesome247

Whatta bout doing a lettuce wrap burrito?

McLifterPants

I made this Cheesy Enchilada Casserole recently and it was super tasty: http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2011/10/cheesy-enchilada-casserole.html

I only used 3 tortillas, and the nutrition breakdown came out to 322 cal/25 carb/14 fat/23 protein per serving. Not SUPER healthy, but not bad.

Two other favorites:

Cuban Rice and Beans Salad from cooking light (this version is fine, but there's a version in one of their cookbooks that has shrimp in it that rocks) http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cuban-beans-rice-salad-10000000698675/

Blackened Tilapia Baja Tacos: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/blackened-tilapia-baja-tacos-50400000110429/

dls06

http://www.myrecipes.com/healthy-diet/calorie-counts/healthy-mexican-recipes-10000001731607/

13 different recipes on this site for healthy mexican All under 300 cal per serving.

WendyTerry420

I am making a "Mexican-ish" dinner tonight. It will be kinda like burritos. I am slicing a flat iron steak into strips and browning it in seasonings (I use the same seasoning as for tacos). Then I am making some rice and mushrooms (I will also add green bell pepper but you can leave it out) and wrapping it in a tortilla. You could add avacado too, but I don't have one for tonight.

CM9178

Here are some of my favorite Healthier Mexican/South Western/Tex-Mex recipes, that are nothing like Fajitas!

Appetizers & Snacks:

One Minute Salsa - http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2010/06/one-minute-salsa.html
Skinny Taco Dip - http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/07/skinny-taco-dip.html?showComment=1344913438660#c2209640757029515747
Baked Southwestern Egg Rolls - http://www.annies-eats.com/2010/03/05/baked-southwestern-egg-rolls/
Sante Fe Potato Skins - http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/02/loaded-turkey-santa-fe-baked-potato.html
Black Bean Fritters - http://www.miasdomain.com/2011/12/crispy-black-bean-fritters-with-creamy.html

Entrees:
Enchiladas:
Buffalo Chicken enchiladas - http://www.thenovicechefblog.com/2012/01/buffalo-chicken-enchiladas/
Beef & Bean Enchilada casserole - http://www.skinnykitchen.com/recipes/absolutely-delicious-skinny-beef-and-bean-enchilada-casserole/
Chicken & White Bean Enchiladas - http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/06/chicken-and-white-bean-enchiladas-with.html
Enchilada bake - http://www.wickedyummy.com/2012/03/lightened-up-chicken-enchilada-bake.html
Chicken Enchiladas - http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/02/chicken-enchiladas.html
Stuffed Pepper Enchiladas - http://www.laaloosh.com/2012/09/04/stuffed-pepper-enchiladas-recipe/
Turkey & Black Bean Enchiladas - http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/04/turkey-and-black-bean-enchiladas.html#more

Other Entrees & Sides:
Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken w/Corn Salsa - http://www.wickedyummy.com/2012/06/cilantro-lime-grilled-chicken-with-corn.html
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos - http://www.canyoustayfordinner.com/2011/03/08/slow-cooker-mexican-pulled-pork-tacos/
Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps - http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/04/turkey-taco-lettuce-wraps-3-pts.html
Mexican Shrimp Cobb Salad - http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/07/mexican-shrimp-cobb-salad.html
Cilantro Lime Rice - http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/03/chipotle-cilantro-lime-rice-4-pts.html

Enjoy!

capnrus789

This...

http://demo.websitesforbars.com/vtg/carolstream/features/122/

And eat only 3 chips.

rainbowbow

VEGGIE ENCHILADAS

1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 cup diced onion
1 cup carrot (diced)
2 cups sliced mushrooms
3 cups spinach (chopped)
1 cup enchilada sauce
12 tortillas (6 inch)
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese





Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

1.
Gather Ingredients.
2.
Heat oil in large skillet.
3
Saute garlic and onion until garlic browns.
4
Add carrots and mushrooms, saute until mushrooms are soft.
5
Add spinach and 1/2 cup enchilada sauce, reduce heat to simmer until spinach is soft, but not wilted.
6
Remove spinach mixture from heat.
7
Heat remaining enchilada sauce in shallow pan.
8
Pass tortilla through heated sauce with tongs.
9
Spread 1/2 cup spinach mixture on center line of tortilla and sprinkle 1 tbsp cheese on mixture.
10
Roll tortilla and place seam side down on baking sheet.
11
Repeat for all tortillas.
12
Pour heated enchilada sauce over enchiladas, and sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
13
Bake in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, until cheese is hot and bubbly.

Makes 12 servings for about 320 calories a serving. (honestly I can only eat 1-1/2 before I am full)

slshaw23

Shrimp tacos

slshaw23

enchiladas

njohnson1966

Bump.

MegdKel

bump!

clehman71

This one isn't truly mexican but has the flavor. I tried this one and it was pretty good. You have to adjust to your personal tastes though

Southwestern Beef & bean Burger wrap

Ingredients
12 ounces 93%-lean ground beef
1 cup refried beans
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapenos
1 avocado, peeled and pitted
1/2 cup prepared salsa
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
4 whole-wheat tortillas, warmed (see Tip)
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 lime, cut into 4 wedges
Directions
1. Position oven rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler. Coat a broiler pan with cooking spray.
2. Gently combine ground beef, beans, cilantro and jalapenos in a medium bowl (do not overmix). Shape into four 5-by-2-inch oblong patties and place on the prepared pan.
3. Broil the patties until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 165 degrees F , 12 to 14 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, mash together avocado, salsa and garlic powder in a small bowl.
5. Place tortillas on a clean work surface. Spread each with the guacamole, then sprinkle with lettuce and cheese. Top each with a burger and roll into a wrap. Serve immediately, with lime wedges.

VelociMama

I made some delicious black bean tacos the other night.

3 crunchy or soft taco wraps
1 cup homemade black beans
1/2 cup tomatillo or green chile salsa
2 tbsp sour cream
1/4 cup fresh shredded cheese
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce

You can add whatever seasoning you want. The sour cream can also be replaced with plain non-fat greek yogurt for a little extra protein and less fat.

I actually kinda hate mexican-style meats, so most of the mexican food I prepare at home is with black beans instead.

Boardergurl

I make tostada's for very low cals!

I get yellow corn tortillia wraps and throw them in the oven till they are crispy
I then take them out top with refried beans, salsa , onions and a serving of cheese.
Throw them back in the oven till cheese is all melted and golden.
Pull out put shredded lettuce, tomatoes and a bit more salsa on them and then eat them like pizza!

I can usually have 2 and it fills me up good and its like 310 calories!

tmt2003

Lots of delicious mexican recipes on www.skinnytaste.com! Sooo good!

slshaw23

http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/meal-ideas/10-mexican-dishes-staying-slim

ritasice21

We love these, chicken chimichangas type dinner.

cook chicken any way, shred, mix with 1/5 cup saucehttp://player.swagbucks.com/free_videos/elle/jean_charles_de_castelbajac_spring_2013_readytowear_at_paris_fashion_week/436/214756/
cook rice in broth, use extra water depending of your rice preference
mix rice, chicken, beans and cheese, and spread into slightly heated tortillas
Heat oil in pan and brown
the last 2 ingredients, yogurt and extra enchalada sauce is seen on the side

tizachary

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