Mexican Low Fat
Erin Said:
Whats the lowest calorie and fat thing i could get at a Mexican restuarant?We Answered:
A glass of water.Connie Said:
low calorite/fat food to eat at mexican resturaunt? help please!?We Answered:
First of all, you have to avoid all the cheese, sour cream, etc. You know this.Some of the dishes they may have you can eat:
Chile colorado de pollo
Chile verde de pollo
Any grilled chicken dish as long as it doesn't have cheese.
Get corn tortillas instead of flour- They are lower in calories and higher in fiber
Ask for frijoles enteros (whole beans) instead of refried.
Any non-cream-based soup should be okay as well.
Patrick Said:
I am looking for some easy low fat recipies that still have some taste. Nothing that is bland and dull taste.?We Answered:
Don't make an extreme change in your diet or you will never follow it.Start out by cutting out deep fried foods, pop/soda, sweetened juices and cut down on alcohol.
Make life style changes that you can stick with.
buy low fat cuts of meat and grill them,
steam veggies
roasted potatoes (coat cut up potatoes with a bit of oil and spices and roast in the oven or on the bbq; way less fat then french fries or a loaded baked potato)
SINGAPORE NOODLES WITH PORK AND PEPPER
1 lb. pork loin
¼ cup oyster sauce
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp curry powder
1 red, yellow and green peppers
1 tbsp corn starch
2 large minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp cold water
1 ½ c chicken stock
¾ whole wheat spaghetti
dash hot pepper sauce
Cut pork into 2x1/2 inch pieces. fry pork in oil for 3-4 min or until well browned. Remove and set aside. Add pepper, garlic and stock to skillet. Cover and cook for 2 min. Stir in oyster sauce and curry. Blend cornstarch with water, add to skillet along with pork.
Bring to boil stirring for 1-2 min or until thickened. Stir in hot pepper sauce. Meanwhile cook spaghetti until tender, drain and mix with meat mixture. Makes 6 servings.
this is low fat and very, very tasty
LASAGNA WITH ZUCCHINI, RED PEPPER AND MUSHROOMS
Preheat oven to 350 F (180C). 13â€x9†(3L) baking dish spray with non-stick vegetable spray
9 pre cooked lasagne noodles1 tbsp veg oil1 ½ tsp crushed garlic
1 c chopped zucchini1 c onion1 c diced sweet red pepper
1 c sliced mushrooms2 c tomato sauce540 mL (19 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 tsp dried basil1 tsp dried oregano1 ½ c 2% cottage cheese
½ c 2% milk½ c grated Parmesan cheese8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
In large nonstick skillet, heat oil; sauté garlic, zucchini, onion, red pepper and mushrooms until softened, approximately 8 minutes.
Add tomatoes, sauce, basil and oregano; cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, in food processor, combine cottage cheese, milk, and Parmesan cheese. Set aside. To assemble, arrange 3 noodles in bottom of baking dish.
Pour 1/3 of sauce over top. Pour half of the cheese mixture over top. Repeat layering once. Top with remaining 3 noodles.
Pour remaining sauce over top; sprinkle with mozza cheese.
Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until hot. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
Make ahead: Prepare and/or bake up to a day before. The baked lasagna can be reheated in a 350F oven, covered, for 20 minutes.
Tip: Try other vegetables for a change.
There are numerous cheese substitutes you can get for vegans.
Sherry Said:
low fat and low cal common mexican food for vegetarians?We Answered:
This is difficult. When my vegetarian daughter lived in Mexico she had to bend her rules to allow eating the soup after picking out the pieces of chicken.Maria Said:
low fat vegetable mexican dishes?We Answered:
Black Bean and Goat Cheese Quesadillas (low fat)1 can of black beans drained and rinsed
1/4 C. white onion
1/4 C. Salsa
Goat Cheese
tortillas
cilantro
fat free sour cream
First saute onions in a little bit of olive oil until translucent. Add salsa and beans, cook for 5-8mins until thickened. Remove from heat and mash. Spread over tortillas, top with fresh cilantro and add goat cheese, cook on hot griddle until cheese is melted.