Ethnic Influence - Mexican
Created by Karna
Enchiladas are a wonderful combination of corn tortillas that can be stuffed with an assortment of fillings, smothered in a spicy tomato sauce and baked.
Created by KatherineL
This recipe is quick to prepare and delicious served with brown rice and a green salad. It can also be used as a burrito filling. If you enjoy a lot of heat, add more chilies.
Created by KatherineL
Enjoy this low-fat dip with raw vegetables, baked tortilla chips, in a burrito or in the Veggies in a Blanket recipe.
Created by KatherineL
This recipe is from a burrito shop in Ithaca, New York. It’s a perfect vegetable combination for tostadas, tacos, or burritos, or it can be used as a side dish or as a baked potato topping.
Created by KatherineL
Corn adds fiber, onions supply allyl sulfides, and tomatoes contribute lycopene to this nutrient-rich salsa - all are cancer-fighting ingredients.
Created by Karna
Fresh salsa is quick and easy to make and goes well with chips, burritos, tostadas, quesadillas and tacos.
Created by Karna
If you like enchiladas and have tomato sauce in your pantry, this simple sauce can be made up in about 20 minutes.
Created by Karna
Gazpacho, a cold tomato-based soup, and this low calorie guacamole with corn chips, make a light, summertime lunch.
Created by KatherineL
High in fiber and low in fat, this dish is great for lowering cholesterol while enjoying a hearty meal.
Created by Karna
Baked corn chips are easier to make at home than you might think. Double or triple this recipe if you're having a party!
Created by KatherineL
Adding peas to this guacamole lowers the fat content and it still tastes great!
Created by KatherineL
Mango salsa is a colorful and spicy accompaniment to Black Bean Chili or baked tortilla chips.
Created by LisaS
This smokey, spicy cornbread will spice up a bowl of soup, a salad or chili.
Created by KatherineL
Having pre-mixed Mexican seasonings on hand are convenient and very economical to make at home.
Created by KatherineL
These delicious quesadillas are filling and very quick to make.
Created by Karna
Quinoa and black beans are high in protein, fiber and flavor. This Mexican influenced salad will have you coming back for seconds!
Created by KatherineL
Although quinoa is typically used as a grain, it is actually a seed native to South America. It is high in protein and can be used as an alternative to rice.
Created by KatherineL
This is very low-fat and filling dish. Serve it over brown rice or couscous, scoop it up with baked tortilla chips, or wrap it up in a tortilla.
Created by KatherineL
These quick tostadas are delicious. Vegetarian refried beans are sold in most supermarkets.
Created by Karna
These burritos are full of colorful vegetables and a complete protein.
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Created by Karna
Soup and Salad make a great light lunch or dinner. This veggie minestrone soup is a healthy, flavorful meal in itself and it is made even more appealing with this spinach, cucumber and citrus salad topped with nuts!
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