50 Mexican Recipes Under 400 Calories

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50 Mexican Recipes Under 400 Calories1/50 Naked Fish Tacos 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Naked Fish Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is one of my husband’s all-time favorite meals. I’ve even converted some friends to fish after they’ve eaten this. I serve the dish with fresh melon when it’s in season to balance the subtle heat of the cabbage mixture. —Elizabeth Bramkamp, Gig Harbor, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 293 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 663mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g

sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein

sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 3 fat, 1 vegetable. 2/50 Shredded Beef Tacos 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shredded Beef Tacos Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Make a taco bar or burrito bar for your next party! Set out the beef in the slow cooker on warm, along with tortillas, bowls of shredded cheese, salsa and sour cream, plus chopped lettuce, jalapenos, onions and tomatoes. For a variation, I mix in a can of refried

beans into 3 or 4 cups of cooked beef filling

beans into 3 or 4 cups of cooked beef filling. —Hope Wasylenki, Gahanna, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 379 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 509mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 39g protein. 3/50 Baked Beef Tacos 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Baked Beef Tacos Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This taco recipe takes classic taco ingredients and gives them a fresh approach by baking the shells upright in refried beans and tomatoes. The bottoms gets

soft, and the tops stay crisp and crunchy

soft, and the tops stay crisp and crunchy. —Patricia Stagich, Elizabeth, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 taco with 1/4 cup bean mixture: 277 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 836mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein. 4/50 Quinoa & Black Bean Stuffed Peppers 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Quinoa & Black Bean Stuffed Peppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re thinking about a meatless meal, give these no-fuss peppers a try. They come together with just a few ingredients

and put a tasty spin on a low-fat dinner!

and put a tasty spin on a low-fat dinner! —Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, PA Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 393 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 774mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 10g fiber), 18g protein. 5/50 Fiesta Beef & Cheese Skillet Cobbler 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Fiesta Beef & Cheese Skillet Cobbler Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I tweaked my beefy skillet cobbler until it achieved the wow factor. It’s now a family tradition. Top it off with lettuce, avocado,

cherry tomatoes and a dollop of sour cream

cherry tomatoes and a dollop of sour cream. —Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 373 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 949mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein. 6/50 Grilled Onion & Skirt Steak Tacos 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Onion & Skirt Steak Tacos Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandparents came from Mexico, and I grew up watching my grandmother and mother in the kitchen. This steak marinated in beer and lime

juice honors their passion for cooking

juice honors their passion for cooking. —Adan Franco, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 288 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein. 7/50 Chicken Tamale Casserole 21 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Tamale Casserole Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I serve this Mexican-style casserole, everyone scrapes the plate clean. Offer fresh toppings like green onions, tomatoes and avocado. —Jennifer Stowell, Smithville, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 364 calories,

Black beans and corn make it meatless

17g fat (7g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 851mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein. 8/50 No-Fry Black Bean Chimichangas 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My chimichangas get lovin’ from the oven so they’re a bit healthier. Black beans and corn make it meatless. And it’s a smart way to use leftover rice. —Kimberly Hammond, Kingwood, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 chimichanga: 337 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 602mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 10g fiber), 13g protein. 9/50

I pulled salmon, spinach and avocado from the fridge for these wraps

Grilled Salmon Wraps 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We eat fish on Fridays, so I like to experiment with different types. I pulled salmon, spinach and avocado from the fridge for these wraps. My kids loved them, and I did, too! They’re delicious, and they contain all five food groups right in one hand-held meal. —Jennifer Krey, Clarence, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 380 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 745mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3

lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat

lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat. 10/50 Brisket Tacos 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Brisket Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Birthday parties back home were big gatherings of cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents and anyone else we considered family. As soon as guests arrived, hot pans of shredded brisket, or carne deshebrada, appeared, along with huge bowls of salads, frijoles, tostadas and salsas. Brisket was the one dish we always counted on because it could be made in the oven or a slow

After making this, it became my new favorite!

cooker. —Yvette Marquez, Littleton, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 278 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 947mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein. 11/50 Grilled Beef Chimichangas 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe when I didn’t have the ingredients for my go-to dish. After making this, it became my new favorite! —Jackie Burns, Kettle Falls, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 chimichanga: 295 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 370mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars,

4g fiber), 22g protein

4g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 12/50 Fajita in a Bowl 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pull out the skewers and take a stab at grilling peppers, onions and corn for an awesome steak salad that’s all summer and smoke. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 351 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 862mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 7g fiber), 28g protein. 13/50 Beef-Wrapped Stuffed Peppers Test Kitchen

Approved Beef-Wrapped Stuffed Peppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love Mexican flavors and spicy foods––and this recipe has it all. Try serving our flank steak-wrapped peppers with rice, beans and sour cream.—Jane Whittaker, Pensacola, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 324 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 795mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 35g protein. 14/50 Chickpea & Chipotle Tostadas 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chickpea & Chipotle Tostadas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45

min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I often take a not-so-healthy dish and create something good for my family. My young twins love colorful meals they can eat with their hands, and this one fits the bill. —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2 tostadas: 347 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 752mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 12g fiber), 12g protein. 15/50 Chile Verde Pork 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chile Verde Pork Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: My family loves this versatile pork dish

the Recipe Creator: My family loves this versatile pork dish. We like to have it over a serving of cheesy grits, but it also goes well with rice or potatoes. Leftovers make an excellent starter for white chili. —Val Ruble, Ava, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without grits and sour cream): 349 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 872mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein. 16/50 Southwest Flank Steak 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southwest Flank Steak Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From

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