157 light fresh mexican Recipes

chunk white albacore tuna in water, drained, tomatoes, chopped, red onion, finely diced, cilantro, chopped, lightly packed, freshly squeezed lime juice, jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced, coarse salt, head boston lettuce

freshly squeezed lime juice, olive oil, mayonnaise, sour cream, stemmed coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (about 1/2 bunch), green jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded , and deribbed, garlic cloves, chopped, ground cumin, chili powder, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, pumpkin seeds, shelled, salt, heads romaine lettuce , outer leaves removed, torn into bite-sized pieces, red onion, thinly sliced, avocado, pitted, peeled, and cubed, lightly crushed yellow corn tortilla chips, lightly crushed, fresh ground black pepper, queso fresco, crumbled

grind coffee, ground cinnamon, fresh water, milk, chocolate syrup, light brown sugar (see note below ), pure vanilla extract, preferably mexican, cream, for garnish, ground cinnamon, for garnish

roma tomatoes, onion , a 1 1/2 inch piece is good, dried arbol chile (or 1 fresh serrano, 1/2 fresh jalapeno, or 1 dried guajillo), salt , to taste

black beans, boneless pork sirloin, cut in 1-inch cubes, chili powder, cumin, ground coriander, salt, light stock, onion, chopped fine, garlic clove, minced, tomatillos, canned, fresh ground black pepper, fresh coriander leaves

beef brisket, coarse salt, fresh ground pepper, flour (for dredging), vegetable oil, carrots, peeled and cut into 2 inch lengths, onions, chopped, garlic cloves, peeled and minced, dried chipotle chiles (or canned ), tomato paste, dried oregano, chicken stock, bay leaves, salt, scallions, white and light green parts thinly sliced on the diagonal for garnish (optional)

ground beef, mild picante sauce, diced green chilies, drained, crushed tortilla chips, onion, chopped, egg, lightly beaten, ground cumin, chili powder (to your preference), salt, picante sauce, shredded monterey jack cheese or 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro stem

chunk white albacore tuna in water, tomatoes, chopped, red onion, finely diced, cilantro, lightly packed and chopped, fresh lime juice, jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (optional), salt, head boston lettuce, baked corn tortilla chips

stalks celery, diced, red bell peppers, diced, yellow bell peppers, diced, cucumbers, chopped, avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced, fresh cilantro, chopped, green onions, diced, red onion, diced, tomato-vegetable juice cocktail (such as v8), tomato and clam juice cocktail, hot pepper sauce (such as cholula), red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, minced, or more to taste, garlic powder, salt and ground black pepper to taste

lightly packed chopped fresh cilantro, grated parmesan , romano, or dry jack cheese, olive oil, chopped fresh ginger, garlic, lemon juice, salt, baked pizza crust (16 oz., 12 in. wide ), thick tomato salsa, shredded jack cheese, sliced ripe olives, drained, canned sliced jalapenos, drained, firm-ripe avocado (6 oz.), peeled, pitted, and sliced

pocket breads (6 to 6 1/2 in .), nonfat refried beans, sliced grilled chicken breast or sliced grilled tender beef steak (see notes), chopped red onion, diced green chilies, shredded light or regular mexican blend cheese or shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded cabbage, fresh cilantro leaves, tomato salsa, salt and pepper

chipotle chiles in adobo, diced, adobo sauce (from can), garlic clove, grated, mexican crema (can substitute creme fraiche or sour cream), mayonnaise, lightly mashed avocado , preferably hass (about 3/4 of an avocado), lime juice, kosher salt, ground chuck, chipotle chile in adobo, minced, adobo sauce (from can), kosher salt (to taste), fresh ground black pepper, canola oil, for pan frying, mozzarella cheese , separated into thin strings (can substitute oaxacan cheese or quesillo), hamburger buns with sesame seeds, toasted, fresh cilantro and 2 tbsp watercress leaf, minced (5 papalo leaves, finely minced), corn tortilla chips, lightly crushed, red onions, very thin

whole chicken breast, diced, onion, chopped, green pepper, chopped, cooking spray (if you must , use 1 tsp. oil), rotel mexican-style tomatoes , drained reserving juice, black beans, drained, corn, drained, fat-free cream of chicken soup, light sour cream, fresh grated sharp cheddar cheese (1 block), whole wheat tortillas (santa fe has the highest amount of fiber), black and red peppers, salt, scallions, diced

extra firm tofu, well-drained, garlic cloves, crushed, cumin seeds or 1 tsp ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, fresh lime juice, divided, fresh orange juice, light olive oil or 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided, honey or 2 tsp pure maple syrup, hot sauce, jicama, peeled and grated (1 small), carrot, peeled and grated (3 medium), fresh cilantro, chopped, lime, cut into wedges, for garnish, fresh cilantro stems, for garnish

chopped green chiles, cooked long-grain rice (cooked without salt or fat), chilled, soft breadcrumbs, chopped tomato, egg whites, lightly beaten, chopped fresh cilantro, onion powder, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, pepper, salt, vegetable cooking spray, fresh cilantro sprigs (optional), no-salt-added salsa (optional)

walnut halves (2 cups), extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, salt and freshly ground pepper, peeled roasted beets, cut into 1/3-inch cubes (see note ), fuji apple, cut into 1/3-inch cubes, hass avocado, cubed, fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced, manchego cheese, thinly shaved (1 cup), mesclun greens, tortilla chips, lightly crushed

scoops vanilla ice cream (1 pint), bananas, peeled , cut lengthwise and into thirds, butter or 1/4 cup margarine, raw sugar, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice, kahlua, light rum

poblano chile pepper, halved and seeded, unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish, onion, thinly sliced, garlic, thinly sliced, chopped fresh thyme, yukon gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick, low-sodium chicken broth, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, grated parmesan cheese, mexican crema or sour cream, for topping (optional)