Mexican appetizers & snacks with 500 or fewer calories recipes

Flavorful Bean Burritos

This easy and tender entree bursts with flavor, thanks to spices, tomatoes and cream cheese filling.

Best Darn Sausage Dip

Spicy alternative to queso. This dip is addictive!

Salsa

Easy Jalapeno Poppers

This is a small labor of love that requires a little patience. The results are request from most to bring to next event.

Summer Time

Great sanck or pallet cleanser. Common fare in Oaxaca.

Guacamole

Fast, easy and delicious. Use a potato masher to make quick work of the avocados.

Just Too Good Guacamole

It's funny how your tastes change. It was only two years ago that I absolutely hated anything to do with avocados. Whenever we would go to a…

Con Queso Bites

A great appetizer or even a quick breakfast on the go.

Cousin Barbara's Blender Pico de Gallo

I love this recipe! Adjust the heat by adding jalapeno peppers to taste. This recipe is quick, easy and easy,…

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…

Ellie's Black Bean & Chipotle Dip

Thanks to Ellie Kreiger for this healthy and zippy dip - just the thing on a day when you're cooped up,…

Ninfa's Green Sauce

The late proprietor of the Houston chain Ninfa’s is credited with inventing this green sauce that is a very popular staple of Tex-Mex cuisine,…

SMOKED TAMALES

THIS IS SOMETHING THATS GOOD TO EAT WHEN GRILLING AS A SNACK.I HOPE FOOD NETWORK LOOKS AT MY PATENT.

Potato Tacos

The inspiration came from Taco Bell's limited time potato taco. I tried it once, and it was surprisingly good. But, I detest the garbage that goes…