Mexican recipes with 500 or fewer calories

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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
Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas

Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas

Fix yourself a dang quesadilla.

Greg Winkler
Mar 2010
Advanced
4 votes
4187 views
Chile Rellenos Soufflé

Chile Rellenos Soufflé

If you're craving a chile relleno fix, give this light south-of-the-border layered soufflé a try. I looked at several recipes then came up with my…

Salad Foodie
Oct 2011
Professional
4 votes
19798 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
Zesty Salsa for Canning

Zesty Salsa for Canning

Makes about 6 (16 oz) pints or 12 (8 oz) half pints (I double this recipe to make 7 quarts, it usually makes a little more so I have about 5…

Krista Goben
Oct 2012
Intermediate
4 votes
26820 views
Guacamole

Guacamole

I've played with this recipe a lot over the years. I think i've finally nailed it to my taste. I like the flavor spicy and bold, so you may need…

Lyndsey
Jan 2008
Beginner
5 votes
22537 views
Border Benedicts

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…

michelle perez
Mar 2009
Intermediate
4 votes
4344 views
Shredded Mojito Chicken Soft Tacos

Shredded Mojito Chicken Soft Tacos

Part of a dinner party menu on a budget!

Debi Shawcross
Mar 2010
Professional
4 votes
7837 views
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

I picked up a bunch of nice looking tomatillos at the local farmers market this week that were crying to be charred on the grill and made into a…

Cindy McNamara
Sep 2011
Advanced
4 votes
3602 views
Pozole

Pozole

An authentic Mexican soup, hearty and delicious

Rocio Herbert
Mar 2008
Intermediate
4 votes
11170 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
Coconut Flan

Coconut Flan

This flan is always a big hit with friends and family. Simple to make and so delicious. If you are a fan of coconut you will love this flan.

Stephanie Bitzer
Nov 2009
Beginner
3 votes
4673 views
Salsa Ranchera

Salsa Ranchera

Salsa is the ketchup of Mexico, but much more tasty, varied and appealing. Salsa Ranchera is served all over Mexico, adding a zesty flavor to meats,…

Kathleen is Cooking in Mexico
Nov 2010
Professional
3 votes
6177 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