Black Bean & Cheddar Taco Salad with Pico de Gallo
This healthier version of taco salad provides layers of flavor without the overload of calories and fat.
This healthier version of taco salad provides layers of flavor without the overload of calories and fat.
Sweet grilled pineapple, rich and creamy mashed avocado and fresh tomato slices impart amazing color, flavor and texture to these satisfying sandwiches.
Lighten up your tacos by trading classic guacamole for a version made with edamame and silken tofu.
These light and fresh fish tacos feature grilled cod and mango.
These quick and easy corn cakes make a protein-packed veggie dinner.
These cheesy quesadillas are perfect for a Cinco de Mayo celebration at home! They're packed with protein and healthy fat, and you'll love how they pair with a spoonful of creamy guacamole.
Fresh raw fish is cured in citrus juice and combined with flavorful fruits, veggies and herbs for a most spectacular summer seafood ceviche.
The classic mingling of chile and lime in these juicy pork tacos is sure to draw your family to the table tonight! If you can't find tomatillos for the salsa, substitute with vine-ripened tomatoes.
Mexican food often gets pegged being unhealthy, but our Mexican stuffed bell peppers prove the contrary! We’ve doubled up on fiber-rich beans and sweet corn while still packing in juicy beef, so you get all the flavor with less fat. Serve with lime wedges and brown rice or quinoa.
Sneak last night's baked potatoes into today's sweet and savory snacks with our three mouthwatering money-saving recipes!
To create a clean twist on a classic enchilada, we've used sweet, soft butternut squash as a filling mixed with a savory and mild homemade enchilada sauce. A great option for vegetarians, this dish is still hearty enough for meat-lovers!
Take your favorite recipes south of the border by adding one (or more) of these popular Mexican ingredients.
Creamy avocado and slow-cooked peppers make a delicious combination in this rich, velvety soup. Serve it right out of the slow cooker or refrigerate and serve cold.
A classic dish that can be used as a main or as a side, our Mexican-style black beans are lightly seasoned with cumin, coriander and oregano.
Chile-rubbed sea bass is topped with crispy cabbage and spicy jalapeño in this super-stuffed taco. Buttermilk yogurt dressing adds a decadent touch to this easy recipe.
If you cook too much kale, don't throw it out – save it! Here's how to take last night's leftover cooked kale and turn it into three new and inspired recipes that are sure to become your family's faves.
Whether you're celebrating at a holiday bash or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this spicy low-fat guacamole is a healthy alternative to the store-bought variety.
Whether post-exercise or not, perk up your summer tacos with a dose of hydrating, low-cal watermelon. The juicy fruit pairs perfectly with tender lobster meat!
This recipe is inspired by the traditional Cuban dish ropa vieja (Spanish for "old clothes"). Traditionally served with potatoes and chickpeas, you can also try it with rice, quinoa or corn tortillas. Using sweet onions keeps the flavor subtle.
Ground turkey paired with black beans makes these tacos lean and filling. Corn tortillas are a whole-grain food, making them a tasty and wholesome alternative to white-flour tortillas.
We've topped cumin-rubbed corn tortillas with mozzarella and scrambled eggs, then piled high a mixture of black beans, avocado, crunchy poblano chiles and a splash of lime for an intensely flavorful and textured start to your day.
While tortilla soup is usually made with cooked chicken, spicy sausage gives it a fiery kick. The garnishes are the key to making this soup healthier: Radishes and cabbage add fiber and vitamins, while the tortilla strips add complex carbohydrates and a satisfying crunch.
Yogurt lends a light creaminess to this cool guacamole, studded with colorful mango and dried cranberries, and crisp jicama and pepitas.
This side is about as simple as they come, though it's not without healthy vitamins and minerals, thanks to the addition of nutrient-rich edamame and corn.
The smoky heat of poblano chiles makes them ideal for stuffing. In order to make these peppers easier to peel, first grill them directly over an open flame until their skins blister and char, then let them steam in their own heat.
Tart, green tomatillos are a key ingredient in Latin American sauces, such as the one in this recipe. While delicious roasted, they may also be eaten raw or added to soups.
Flip on your slow cooker in the morning and come home to a rich, warming vegetarian stew topped with a cornmeal crust. Comfort at its finest!
Quesadillas make your life in the kitchen easier! Our Mediterranean version can be assembled up to 12 hours in advance, refrigerated and baked when needed.
The tart green cilantro sauce in this recipe balances out the salmon's rich flavor - and perfectly complements the color - making this dish worthy of serving at your next big dinner party.
Sopa seca is a term used in Mexican cuisine to describe a side dish made with pasta, which is cooked until the soupy liquid is absorbed. Using quinoa instead of pasta boosts the protein and fiber content of this dish.
This determined reader ditched the fatty salad dressings and greasy chips for a healthy potluck favorite that leaves her friends and family begging for more!
On days when you're pressed for time, skip the tedium of making individual quesadillas and spend 5 minutes assembling our cheesy casserole! It's rich in antioxidants thanks to one particular ingredient...
One of the defining features of Mexican mole is a touch of chocolate in the sauce, and we've mimicked the effect with a few tablespoons of cocoa powder in this low-cal chili!
With crispy noodles, piquant chile powder and chipotle, turkey and cheddar, plus a dollop of sour cream, this quick casserole is a trip to Mexico in less than an hour!
Finally! A guilt-free 5-layer Mexican dip! Have a fiesta with fresh flavors that won't make you hesitate to dip your chip again and again.
On a trip to Los Angeles, Chef Jo fell in love with the plethora of food available in the city's varied trucks. Kogi BBQ's Kimchi Quesadillas, a hybrid of Korean and Mexican cuisine, were a definite favorite and she couldn't wait to clean them up! Naturally, accolades followed...
A small portion of flaky halibut is all that’s needed to impart flavor to this fresh-tasting casserole of beans and brown rice – the Pacific fillet won’t overpower the recipe as other varieties might.
We're giving the axe to the lard traditionally used to cook refried beans, creating our own non-fried bean purée using high-protein edamame flavored with onion, garlic, cumin, chile powder and lime juice.
Mahi mahi is grilled with a coriander and cumin seed crust, which provides the perfect balance to the light and crunchy pineapple jicama slaw, and the whole meal is ready in just 40 minutes!
Chipotle adds a little kick of spice and a lot of flavor to this hearty soup. A finishing touch of cilantro and a squeeze of lime brighten the entire meal.
Our handy chile chicken tortillas cost just $2 per serving and take a mere 11 minutes to make. Talk about a quick and easy lunch!
The zip in these hearty whole-grain covered feasts will fill you with health and goodness, while the protein and fiber content will satisfy and keep you hunger-pang free for hours. Now that's a meal!
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