Is there a healthy way...

EVA116

To make Mexican food for dinner?

I am craving it but I gained 85lbs with DD and that is NOT happening again. I have to be careful because I already quit smoking and I have no m/s.

MrsWindyCity

Totally. Just use lean meats - ground sirloin, chicken breast, etc. Corn tortillas instead of flour (not fried, obviously), lowfat sour cream, black beans, etc. 

I'm kind of obsessed with Mexican food, so I have a bunch in my blog. Not all of them are healthy but many are and/or can be adapted.

https://ellysaysopa.com/category/mexicantex-mex/ 

Mrs.adambabycakes

Use lean ground turkey, if you want meat.  Forget the guac and use light or fat free sour cream.  No refried beans, use black.  Go light on the cheese.  

MrsNCT

Chicken Fajitas arent too fattening compared to a lot of mexican food

EVA116

Thanks guys!

AshasaurusRex

You can either use 1/2 ground beef and 1/2 black beans for taco meat or you can do all black beans cooked just like taco meat (we did this the other day and it was awesome).

Instead of doing flour tortillas, use corn.

Make taco salad with guac and salsa as your dressing.

Use lots of veggies, bell pepper, onions, black beans, corn, etc.

MintBerryCrunch

I've made a Mexican casserole with lean ground turkey taco meat, corn tortillas, lots of salsa, black beans and corn and reduced fat cheese. Just put it together like a lasagna. It's really good!

MamatoA2010

Yes. You totally can. When STBXH and I were married he would make fajitas with 90% lean ground turkey and go heavy on the veggies. UseLF sour cream and LF cheese and go heavy on the salsa.

LuckyDad

Mrs.adambabycakes:

Use lean ground turkey, if you want meat.  Forget the guac and use light or fat free sour cream.  No refried beans, use black.  Go light on the cheese.  

Avocado should be totally fine if you don't overdo it. You're spot on about the cheese.

Really the secret to Mexican food is the spices and salsa, all of which can be very low calorie.

ajara001

Brown rice (add cilantro and lime juice after its cooked), black beans, sauteed bell pepper and onions, corn, avocado, and jalapenos or serranos for some kick...Mix it all up in a bowl and dig in! You wont even need tortillas or dairy. So yummy!

AshasaurusRex

LuckyDad:

Mrs.adambabycakes:

Use lean ground turkey, if you want meat.  Forget the guac and use light or fat free sour cream.  No refried beans, use black.  Go light on the cheese.  

Avocado should be totally fine if you don't overdo it. You're spot on about the cheese.

Really the secret to Mexican food is the spices and salsa, all of which can be very low calorie.

Yep, plant based fats aren't what you need to worry about, it's the animal fats that are bad.

AshasaurusRex

MollusksWrangler:

AshasaurusRex:

LuckyDad:

Mrs.adambabycakes:

Use lean ground turkey, if you want meat.  Forget the guac and use light or fat free sour cream.  No refried beans, use black.  Go light on the cheese.  

Avocado should be totally fine if you don't overdo it. You're spot on about the cheese.

Really the secret to Mexican food is the spices and salsa, all of which can be very low calorie.

Yep, plant based fats aren't what you need to worry about, it's the animal fats that are bad.

That's all I was going to add, everyone has it covered. Avocado is actually really good for you. Lots of sources say it's near to being a perfect food loaded with essential fatty acids, protein, vitamins and minerals.

AND lots of fiber!

mejane123

https://www.handletheheat.com/2010/04/mexican-pulled-chicken-winner.html

Sorry if it's not clicky.

This is seriously the best chicken taco recipe ever. I put sour cream on, but they really don't need much in terms of toppings because they already have salsa in them and they have a ton of flavor. Just use low sodium stock.  

Oh, and make your own taco seasoning. A lot of the premade ones have a lot of sodium. I put mine into little tin foil packets measured out for 1 to 2 lbs of meat, but I'm anal like that. Also, Pinterest! I've gotten soooooo many good recipes on there!