92 light southwestern Recipes

light cream cheese, softened, shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or mexican blend ), sliced scallions, chunky salsa (home made or your favorite in a jar), chopped fresh cilantro, cumin, flavored 10-inch flour tortillas (tomato/basil, jalapeno/cilantro, or spinach are some kinds i can find in stores here), lavash bread, works well also, baby spinach leaves

light cream cheese, softened, shredded mexican blend cheese or 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, chunky salsa , canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce or 1/2 tbsp chopped chipotle chile in adobo, chopped fresh cilantro, ground cumin, spinach tortillas or 2 (10 inch) green chili peppers tortillas, fresh cilantro (to garnish ), spinach leaves, salsa

santa fe microwaveable cooked whole grain rice medley (such as uncle ben s santa fe ready rice), egg whites, lightly beaten, double-fiber breadcrumbs (about 2 slices), preshredded reduced-fat 4-cheese mexican blend cheese (such as sargento) or shredded 50%-less-fat jalapeno cheddar (such as cabot), light sour cream, fresh lime juice, chili powder, chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

light olive oil, divided, light olive oil, onion, chopped, carrot, chopped, bell pepper, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, frozen corn kernels, cooked pinto beans (or 2 15.5-oz cans of pinto beans, drained), jalapeno chile, minced (remove the seeds and white ribs for a milder hot ), vegetable stock, tamari or 1 tbsp other soy sauce, fresh cilantro, chopped, salt and pepper, cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, milk or 1/2 cup soy

ground beef, coarsely chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, black beans, rinsed and drained, petite diced tomatoes and jalapenos, undrained (rotel), diced tomatoes and mild green chilies, undrained (rotel), beef broth, frozen yellow and white whole kernel corn, taco seasoning mix, salt, pepper, chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro

prepared unbaked pie shell, cheddar cheese, grated, monterey jack cheese, grated, eggs, lightly beaten, salt, white pepper, half-and-half, chopped chilies, drained, sliced black olives, drained, scallions, finely chopped, smoked ham, chopped

refrigerated pie crusts (pillsbury ready made crust ), sliced fresh mushrooms, vegetable oil, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded swiss cheese, eggs, lightly beaten, half-and-half, picante sauce, all-purpose flour, bell pepper, chopped, ripe olives, chopped

refrigerated piecrusts, sliced fresh mushrooms, vegetable oil, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded swiss cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, lightly beaten, half-and-half, picante sauce or salsa picante, all-purpose flour, green bell pepper, chopped, ripe olives, chopped

chopped onion, jalapeno pepper, minced, canola oil, egg, lightly beaten, bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, tomato, chopped, ripe avocado , cut into 1-inch slices, shredded monterey jack cheese, divided, salt and pepper to taste, salsa , optional

elbow macaroni, uncooked, velveeta reduced fat cheese product, rotel, undrained, light sour cream

ground sirloin, eggs, lightly beaten, fine dry breadcrumb, garlic cloves, minced, red onion, chopped, tomatoes, seeded and chopped, shredded monterey jack cheese, brown sugar, chopped fresh cilantro, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, pepper

light sour cream, light mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, diced tomatoes and green chilies, well drained, fresh cilantro (about 6 sprigs), lemon juice (from 1/2 of a lemon)

light multi-grain english muffins, egg substitute, low-fat milk, salt, pepper, shredded 2% mexican cheese blend , 4 oz (kraft), light sour cream, chili lime salsa

light ranch salad dressing (your favorite brand ), hot sauce (your favorite ), cilantro, minced, fresh lime juice, skinless chicken breast half, olive oil, salt and pepper, romaine lettuce, chopped, frozen corn, thawed, green onions, chopped, canned black beans, drained and rinsed thoroughly, jarred roasted red pepper, diced, tomatoes, halved, tortilla chips, crushed

corn tortillas, chopped, black beans, rinsed and drained, chopped green chiles, drained, minced garlic, egg whites, lightly beaten, egg, lightly beaten, salt, black pepper, reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese with jalapeno peppers (such as cabot), chopped cilantro, salsa, fat-free sour cream

ground beef (do not use lean ground round, etc.), ground cumin, chili powder, salt, french gourmayo chipotle chili mayonnaise (or make your own by mixing 3 parts mayonnaise with litre part minced canned chipotle chile in adobo sauc), sliced tomato, sliced sweet onion, shredded lettuce, barbecue sauce (i used famous dave s rich & sassy), lightly toasted hamburger buns, lightly buttered

ground beef, coarsely chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, black beans, rinsed and drained, petite diced tomatoes and jalapenos, undrained, diced tomatoes and mild green chiles, undrained, beef broth, frozen yellow and white whole kernel corn, taco seasoning mix, salt, pepper, chopped fresh cilantro, toppings: sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro

tilapia fillets, salt, pepper, light butter, divided, chopped onion (about 1 medium), chili powder, ground cumin, water, fresh lime juice