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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.
Candied Pumpkin
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.
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.
Horchata
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.
Gazpacho
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.
How to Roast Chiles
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.
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.
Atole
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.
Adobo Sauce
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.
Sapotes Dulces
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.
Corn Tortillas
A perfect place for your taco fillings or to accompany your favorite mexican stew or soup such as chile verde or posole.
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