Low -Fat Mexican Recipes
There are a lot of great Mexican recipes that are healthy and good for you. Try one today for a healthier you.
Low-Fat Diets and Mexican Food
You can still enjoy Mexican food while staying on your low-fat diet. There are plenty of recipes that are low or non-fat.
You can still enjoy Mexican food while staying on your low-fat diet. There are plenty of recipes that are low or non-fat.
Candied Pumpkin
A non-fat recipe for pumpkin cooked with brown sugar. A great alternative to yams.
A non-fat recipe for pumpkin cooked with brown sugar. A great alternative to yams.
Black Beans
An low- fat alternative to refried beans. Makes a great side dish or a meal. Serve with the broth and top with cilantro and onions for a delicious soup, or drain and mash slightly for a side dish.
An low- fat alternative to refried beans. Makes a great side dish or a meal. Serve with the broth and top with cilantro and onions for a delicious soup, or drain and mash slightly for a side dish.
Chicken Rojo
A rich flavorful chicken dish with a red sauce made with chile, broiled tomatos, onions, garlic and an unusual ingredient. Reduce the oil for a low-fat version.
A rich flavorful chicken dish with a red sauce made with chile, broiled tomatos, onions, garlic and an unusual ingredient. Reduce the oil for a low-fat version.
Horchata
A traditional Mexican drink for all ages. A milky looking beverage made with rice and flavored with cinnamon.
A traditional Mexican drink for all ages. A milky looking beverage made with rice and flavored with cinnamon.
Jalapeno Corn Cakes
Use non-fat milk and reduce the oil for a great low-fat breakfast.
Use non-fat milk and reduce the oil for a great low-fat breakfast.
Gazpacho
A chilled soup perfect for a warm summer day. Reduce the oil for a low-fat version.
A chilled soup perfect for a warm summer day. Reduce the oil for a low-fat version.
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
A deliciously different salsa that is fat-free. Great for tacos or salads.
A deliciously different salsa that is fat-free. Great for tacos or salads.
How to Roast Chiles
Learn how to roast chiles 4 different ways for use in your favorite recipes.
Learn how to roast chiles 4 different ways for use in your favorite recipes.
Shrimp Ceviche Recipe
Wonderful recipe for a shrimp ceviche inspired by Puerto Vallarta. Make this for your next fiesta or for a snack. It's low-fat and low-carb too.
Wonderful recipe for a shrimp ceviche inspired by Puerto Vallarta. Make this for your next fiesta or for a snack. It's low-fat and low-carb too.
Champurrado
A lovely Mexican hot chocolate infused with subtle flavors of anise and piloncillo. It is thickened with masa and a special tool called a molinillo is used to add froth.
A lovely Mexican hot chocolate infused with subtle flavors of anise and piloncillo. It is thickened with masa and a special tool called a molinillo is used to add froth.
Atole
A thick, warm drink made with masa and sweetened with cinnamon and brown sugar.
A thick, warm drink made with masa and sweetened with cinnamon and brown sugar.
Papadzules
A yummy dish of warmed tortillas stuffed with hard-boiled eggs and topped with pumpkin seed sauce.
A yummy dish of warmed tortillas stuffed with hard-boiled eggs and topped with pumpkin seed sauce.
Adobo Sauce
A great sauce for simmering beef, chicken or pork. Also used to can chipotle chiles.
A great sauce for simmering beef, chicken or pork. Also used to can chipotle chiles.
Basic Chile Sauce
A simple recipe for a traditional chile sauce. Use red or green chiles depending on the dish you will be using it in or on.
A simple recipe for a traditional chile sauce. Use red or green chiles depending on the dish you will be using it in or on.
Sapotes Dulces
A lovely, yet simple dessert using a fruit called sapotes, which grow abundantly in tropical Mexican locales.
A lovely, yet simple dessert using a fruit called sapotes, which grow abundantly in tropical Mexican locales.
Nixtamal- Masa Dough and Hominy
Instead of using masa harina, try making corn tortillas and tamale dough using fresh masa.
Instead of using masa harina, try making corn tortillas and tamale dough using fresh masa.
Corn Tortillas
A perfect place for your taco fillings or to accompany your favorite mexican stew or soup such as chile verde or posole.
A perfect place for your taco fillings or to accompany your favorite mexican stew or soup such as chile verde or posole.