Quick and easy Mexican recipes with 400 or fewer calories costing less than $1.5 per serving

Spicy Sauteed Shrimp & Quesadillas!

Very spicy! Easy to make in about 15mins. Healthy but very tasty!

Mexican Chicken Soup

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

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…

Grilled Mexican Corn

Grilled Mexican Corn-is an easy and quick 20 minute recipe. A great option for delicious corn with a spicy kick. Features include a homemade spicy…

Beef Tortilla Soup/Stew

Great dish any week night.

Border Benedicts

This amazing breakfast offers a terrific balance of carbs, protein, and fat. We skipped the traditional hollindaise in favor of fresh avocado and…

BBQ Pork and Potato Tacos

Lentil Chicken Quesadilla

Lentils, brown rice, and chicken make this yummy version of quesadilla!

Con Queso Bites

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

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.

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…

Kiwi Salsa

Instead if using tomatoes to make a salsa, try something new. In this recipe, kiwi becomes the main ingredient! It is delicious!

Old school Pinto Beans

Best old school beans ever!

Who knew Guacamole could be so easy (and tasty)?

I must confess that I've never made Guacamole before. It has always been so convenient for others to make or…