Quick and easy Mexican recipes with 400 or fewer calories costing less than $2.5 per serving

Mexican Rice (healthy)

A healthy Mexican rice; because even when you are dieting, Mexican food should still be an option

Chilaquiles Casserole

packed with nutritious beans and vegetables.

Creamy Mexican corn and tomato soup

Creamy, spicy corn and tomato soup.

Favorite Enchilada Sauce

When I was a kid growing up in the 50’s my folks had a rustic glazed terracotta casserole dish they bought in Mexico. Once or twice a month my dad…

Crispy Chicken Tacos with Jalapeno Slaw

Mexican Chicken Soup

This is a super easy, healthy, & inexpensive soup to make. It can be made spicier by using…

Baked Chicken Taquitos

We love love love Mexican food at our house so when Alessa and I decided to feature Mexican food as our theme this month I knew the family would…

Grilled Vegetable Tostadas

Mexican food, one of my favorites any day of the week. In fact, I am pretty sure I could eat some type of Mexican food inspired dish every day of…

Shrimp Relleno

Shrimp (“camarones” in Spanish) are one of my favorite foods to cook. This easy to make Relleno Sauce complements the shrimp well and goes great…

Grilled Shrimp Tacos

I cannot get enough of them. I love everything about this dish. Depending on how spicy you like your shrimp you can grill them with no spice, a…

Simple and delicious Chicken tortilla soup

One of my happy accidents made a great meal tonight. I wanted to make chicken tacos but didn't have the fresh…

Stove Top Spanish Rice

This is a quick an easy rice dish that can be made in minutes. This dish can be served with tacos or other Mexican dishes. You could add…

Beef Tortilla Soup/Stew

Great dish any week night.

Fiesta Corn Bread

Savory corn bread to accompany any meal time.

Mexican Corn on the Cob (Cinco De Mayo!)

Delicious and easy grilled corn to celebrate Cinco De Mayo! Enjoy.