Kid friendly Mexican recipes with 500 or fewer calories

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Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar

This is fresh, healthy and delicious. People love it, even kids. You can make it ahead, so it's great for a summer party. Serve it with…

Lynn Yamamoto
Jun 2008
Beginner
107 votes
193779 views
Taco Casserole

Taco Casserole

A Delicious Heart Healthy Taco Casserole Recipe That Family And Friends Will Love. Source:…

1st Place Recipes
Feb 2011
Intermediate
14 votes
43214 views
Crock Pot Chile Verde

Crock Pot Chile Verde

This is a super easy and delicious Chile Verde. We make a great Chile Verde from scratch with fresh tomatillos, but it's a lot of work. If you're…

Nancy Miyasaki
Dec 2010
Intermediate
9 votes
17349 views
Homemade Refried Beans

Homemade Refried Beans

I'm ashamed to say that though I LOVE refried beans, this is the first time I've ever made them myself. It's just so easy to buy them in a can, or…

John Spottiswood
May 2012
Advanced
7 votes
8467 views
Fish Tacos with Lime-cilantro salsa

Fish Tacos with Lime-cilantro salsa

Cumin, coriander, and paprika give these fish tacos a wonderfully warm flavor. The tangy sour cream, lime and…

Nancy Miyasaki
May 2010
Intermediate
7 votes
14368 views
Delicious Pork and Bean Stew for Tostadas, Tacos, or Burritos

Delicious Pork and Bean Stew for Tostadas, Tacos, or Burritos

This is an easy slow cooker recipe that is delicious and versatile. Serve this as filler for any mexican dish,…

Nancy Miyasaki
May 2011
Intermediate
7 votes
6795 views
Camarones a la plancha - Shrimp on the griddle

Camarones a la plancha - Shrimp on the griddle

This is a delicious mexican shrimp dish that you'll find served in the lovely seaside restaurants along both of…

John Spottiswood
May 2012
Advanced
5 votes
11757 views
Chicken Tamale Casserole

Chicken Tamale Casserole

A great family friendly recipe that is quick and easy, not to mention tasty! You could take out the chicken and it would still be great.

Michele Grason
Jul 2010
Intermediate
5 votes
7573 views
Chicken, Lime & Tortilla Soup

Chicken, Lime & Tortilla Soup

This recipe is light and delicious. I often make it with left over baked chicken. It can also be made with boiled chicken as described below.…

Nancy Miyasaki
Apr 2008
Intermediate
5 votes
13496 views
Skinny, Mini Mexican Meatball Tostada Appetizers

Skinny, Mini Mexican Meatball Tostada Appetizers

Delight your guests with these itty, bitty meatballs atop a mini tostada. This is such a yummy and simple…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Jun 2012
Professional
5 votes
26400 views
Pork Tacos cooked in a spicy green chili sauce

Pork Tacos cooked in a spicy green chili sauce

Yummy tacos in spicy green chili sauce! A couple of days ago I posted a recipe for my green chili salsa, well I…

Spicie Foodie
Feb 2010
Intermediate
4 votes
13439 views
Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp Tacos

These shrimp are easy to make and absolutely delicious. While I enjoy them in these tacos immensely, they would also be great served over rice with…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2008
Advanced
4 votes
12726 views
Slow cooker pork stew - chile verde

Slow cooker pork stew - chile verde

This is an easy and tasty version of chile verde that I adapted from a slow cooker cookbook. This keeps very…

Nancy Miyasaki
Feb 2013
Intermediate
3 votes
7561 views
Citrus Salsa

Citrus Salsa

Guaranteed to brighten your taste buds, this salsa makes a healthful snack or appetizer, and is delicious as a topping for fish or fish tacos. No…

Salad Foodie
May 2013
Professional
3 votes
7477 views
Tacos Al Carbon

Tacos Al Carbon

This is a simple steak taco recipe that emphasizes the flavor of the meat and the grill. You can spice it up by adding extra cumin or a little…

John Spottiswood
May 2008
Advanced
3 votes
24688 views