Mexican, 500 or fewer calories Recetas

Easy Red Enchilada Sauce

A Tex-Mex 101 sauce for enchiladas and tamales. Makes enough for about 12 flour tortilla enchiladas, which absorb more sauce than corn tortillas.

Tex-Mex Adobo Seasoning

Adobo has an interesting history in different parts of the world. Originally, it was a preservative. Now, it's a dry powder that can be made into a…

Crockpot Pulled Pork for Tortilla Dishes and Tamales

This is a filling recipe to use in making tacos, enchiladas, chalupas, other tortilla dishes, and tamales.

The Best Mexican Rice

I made this for a Cinco de Mayo party and it was just like the rice you get in a Mexican restaurant. Light, fluffy, and perfect for your next…

Turkey & Vegetable Quesadillas

A fast and yummy quesadilla filled with garden veggies which you can use as an appetizer, lunch or supper meal. With green salad and Spanish rice…

Fiesta Taco Salad

Spicy Chicken Ranch Foldovers

There is a restaurant in Frisco, TX called Burger Girl that we love. I'm assuming they probably have really great burgers since that's what they are…

Guacamole

Thank goodness colors have changed since the 70's. Remember when guacamole green was the color of most people's kitchens?? My sister and her…

Homemade Flavored Flour Tortillas

Flour tortillas are popular in northern Mexico, whereas corn is favored in the central and southern regions. It…

Pambazos

Street vendor sandwiches popular in the state of Vera Cruz. You can use any meat or poultry filling you wish (see links). The sauce is wonderful,…

You’ll love This Heavenly Chicken Tortilla Soup

This Mexican style soup is so rich in intriguing flavors and full of tantalizing aromas that fill your…

Skinny Mexican Style Chicken and Cornbread Casserole

My husband and I love this main course casserole so much, we ended up eating it 3 days in a row! The skinny for…

Mexican Rice Pilaf

Generally, Mexican cooks make this rice with fresh tomatoes, but ever the corner-cutter, I use petite diced, drained.

Mexican Salad

This is a refreshing traditional Mexican salad with a dressing of olive oil, lime juice and honey. The nice bite can be toned down to taste by…

Santa Fe Stuffed Chicken

A stuffed chicken breast with a great Tex Mex flair and flavor.