I need a Mexican dish for a Christmas party

MalindaLeigh714

I need a Mexican dish for a christmas party and I want to keep my diet on track, know any good for you mexican dishes?

The_New_Christina

beef barbacoa!!!

sanndandi

I make enchiladas. My husband likes the filling to be ground beef but you can easily use ground turkey to save calories. Also, instead of white flour tortillas I use the multigrain or whole wheat. My hubby doesnt like the corn ones or that could be an alternative as well. I use shredded part skim mozz cheese instead of something like Monterey Jack. And I just go ahead and use over the counter enchilada sauce from any supermarket. They are pretty easy to put together and bake in about 15-20 min.

secretlobster

I make enchiladas. My husband likes the filling to be ground beef but you can easily use ground turkey to save calories. Also, instead of white flour tortillas I use the multigrain or whole wheat. My hubby doesnt like the corn ones or that could be an alternative as well. I use shredded part skim mozz cheese instead of something like Monterey Jack. And I just go ahead and use over the counter enchilada sauce from any supermarket. They are pretty easy to put together and bake in about 15-20 min.

The look on my face right now

wellbert

Escamole is high in protein and low in calories.

AyySixPack

This probably won't help keep the diet in check but hey it's Christmas enjoy some holiday with your family thas why I suggest making TAMALES!!!

The_New_Christina

This probably won't help keep the diet in check but hey it's Christmas enjoy some holiday with your family thas why I suggest making TAMALES!!!

MMMM....tamales!

skinnybitchbarbie27

skinnytaste.com has a lot of dishes that are spicy and delicious (like pulled pork). I would check them out!

sullus

What about these:

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Texas Caviar (with Scoops or tortillas on the side)

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/texas-caviar-i/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=texas caviar&e8=Quick Search&event10=1&e7=Home Page

It's healthy, portable, you can make it ahead of time, and everyone LOVES it!

pants77

Tequila.

Nauti_Buoy

Salma Heyek!

Weebs628

I love chicken enchiladas, but instead of corn tortillas, I put them in zucchini boats. So filling and low calorie. I think skinny taste has a recipe.

sanndandi

I make enchiladas. My husband likes the filling to be ground beef but you can easily use ground turkey to save calories. Also, instead of white flour tortillas I use the multigrain or whole wheat. My hubby doesnt like the corn ones or that could be an alternative as well. I use shredded part skim mozz cheese instead of something like Monterey Jack. And I just go ahead and use over the counter enchilada sauce from any supermarket. They are pretty easy to put together and bake in about 15-20 min.

The look on my face right now

ehh well I AM mexican. My mom makes the old school handmade tortillas, with homemade sauce and the works. It's a lot of work so I changed them up a bit to fit my lifestyle. it works for me and the hubby loves them.

LorinaLynn

I've made won ton baskets - http://www.grouprecipes.com/86241/wonton-baskets.html - and filled them with what's pretty much the filling for Chili's SW Eggrolls, cooked in a crock pot. Chicken breast, cut into small pieces, black beans, corn, spinach, bell pepper, tomato, ground cumin, cheese, then topped with a slice of jalapeno.

giggitygoo

Carnitas. Cheap, easy, crowd pleaser.

Ge0rgiana

Somebody posted a chicken black bean bake on here...

MalindaLeigh714

haha you guys are hilarious, thanks for all the feedback!

vkruithof

8 oz cream cheese room temp. (fat free, light whatever)
16-24 oz sour cream (fat free, light whatever)
1 pkg taco seasoning (low sodium)

blend together


you can layer this into a 9x13 baking pan and use it as a taco dip, you can top it with light shredded cheese (or not, it's great alone)


you can also sprinkle the following on top:

guacamole
refried beans
chives (fresh cut from the long stemmed green onions)
tomatoes (diced small)
sliced black olives
chopped red onions

This is amazing and always a big hit. You can get low cal, blue chips or be creative with something low sodium. Good luck!

lovelyMYlovely

enchiladas are not high in calories if u make the sauce urself... or u can make a mexican soup... message me through mail if u need a recipe... i cook mexican food alot... and its not high in fat as much as if u were to get it out...

BACONJOKESRSOFUNNY

Enchiladas with flour tortillas? That's Tex-Mex. Stop it.

secretlobster

I found a recipe once for albondigas (meatballs)once that was really good. Usually served in soup, but these were just served alone with tomato/adobo sauce and chilis. Really good. If you're avoiding something high-calorie, stay away from dishes with cheese. Cheese calories add up REALLY fast.

BACONJOKESRSOFUNNY

Carnitas. Cheap, easy, crowd pleaser.

With corn tortillas, a nice salsa and guacamole for taco-making. Dios mio... I need carnitas now.

Maddalen101

Here's something simple: a beef mix with Mexican flavors.
Brown 1 lb ground beef
Saute with the meat 1 diced red bell pepper, 1 diced onion, 5 diced mushrooms (or a handful of presliced)
Optional: 8 oz can of corn, drained.
Mix in 1 can RoTel with jalapenos and 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
Sprinkle in black pepper, red pepper flakes, cumin and oregano
Simmer for 1/2 hr (15 mins uncovered, 15 mins covered)
Great for folding into tortillas with some cheese and shredded lettuce!

Lyssa62

salsa and baked chips to dip in it....but I like the chicken enchilada's too...which is what we are having tonight.

fredf2112

Taquitos (baked, not fried)

Warm the corn tortilla to make it easier to roll. Fill with chicken breast, green chili, and cheese. Roll and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes. 100 or so calories per taquito depending on the filling you use. Corn tortillas have around 50 calories each and normally less sodium than flour tortillas.

Amazonbella

Our work party is tomorrow and is centered around a "Mexican theme" as well, and since I work with all men they demand high fat, high cal food...so I am making a "layered" dip with Old El Paso FAT FREE Refried beans, 2% sharp shredded cheese, fat free sour cream, salsa and lettuce/black olives on top....not too many calories but still really good. Now I eat mine with thin triscuits instead of tortilla chips....its still about portion so hopefully that gives you an easy quick idea!

greatm31

1) Refried beans. Easy and always a hit. Melt 1tbsp butter in a pan on medium, saute garlic+red pepper flakes, then add diced onion and saute until translucent, then 2-3 cans of pinto beans (be sure to rinse them first). Let them heat up a bit, then mash with a potato masher, adding water if they dry out. Add a few shakes of cumin and salt as needed. For extra creamy throw them in a blender after they've cooled down. For extra flavor, chop up a dried or canned chipotle (be sure to remove seeds from the dried one or only use a little of the canned one, those things are really spicy) and add with the garlic at the beginning.

2) If you want a full meal idea, this is really good and pretty easy:
http://missykeneally.blogspot.com/2010/08/pork-tinga.html

green022

Texas Caviar (with Scoops or tortillas on the side)

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/texas-caviar-i/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=texas caviar&e8=Quick Search&event10=1&e7=Home Page

It's healthy, portable, you can make it ahead of time, and everyone LOVES it!

Had it and I LOVE IT!!!! awesome suggestion

BACONJOKESRSOFUNNY

Taquitos (baked, not fried)

Warm the corn tortilla to make it easier to roll. Fill with chicken breast, green chili, and cheese. Roll and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes. 100 or so calories per taquito depending on the filling you use. Corn tortillas have around 50 calories each and normally less sodium than flour tortillas.

Contrary to what the little boxes in the frozen food aisle or Taco Bell say, those are flautas. Taquitos are small folded tacos.

sillygoosie

Enchiladas with flour tortillas? That's Tex-Mex. Stop it.

Not even Texans would dare to make enchiladas with flour tortillas.