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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons white onions, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped and firmly packed
- 2 teaspoons fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 medium ripe Hass avocadoes (about 8 oz each)
- 3 tablespoons tomatoes, diced
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Nutrients
- Calories: 222.8
- Calories from Fat: 180 g
- Total Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 592.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 12.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 9.1 g
- Sugars: 1.1 g
- Protein: 2.7 g
Purely Simple Guacamole
In my opinion the fresh and simple is best when considering a guacamole recipe. I know lots of recipes add lots…
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Ingredients
- 2⁄3 cup olive oil
- 1⁄2 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 1⁄2 lbs peeled large cooked shrimp
- Romaine lettuce hearts, leaves
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Nutrients
- Calories: 244.8
- Calories from Fat: 170 g
- Total Fat: 18.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Cholesterol: 165.8 mg
- Sodium: 497.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 0.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
- Sugars: 0.1 g
- Protein: 17.8 g
Shrimp Shooters
This very refreshing appetizer comes from Southern Living, June 2007. Cook time reflects time to chill. I hope you will enjoy…
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Ingredients
- 1 lb lean boneless pork, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 zucchini
- 3 1⁄2 cups water
- 1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
- 2 cups uncooked quick-cooking rice
- chopped fresh cilantro
- lime wedge
- Monterey Jack cheese
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Nutrients
- Calories: 364.9
- Calories from Fat: 90 g
- Total Fat: 10.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Cholesterol: 44.6 mg
- Sodium: 565.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 48.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
- Sugars: 5.4 g
- Protein: 22.4 g
Hearty Mexican Stew
Quick and satisfying, this stew is sure to please. Adapted from Southern Living
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Ingredients
- 1 fresh pineapple, cored and diced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
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Nutrients
- Calories: 81.2
- Calories from Fat: 2 g
- Total Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 391 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 21.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
- Sugars: 15.3 g
- Protein: 1.1 g
Pineapple Salsa
Delicious idea for a warm evening! Serve this fresh salsa with tortilla chips, stirred into hot rice or along with grilled…
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Ingredients
- 2⁄3 cup purchased fresh salsa
- 1⁄2 cup drained canned black beans
- 5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 5 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese, cut into small pieces
- 2 purchased taco shells or 2 tostadas, warmed
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Nutrients
- Calories: 492.9
- Calories from Fat: 304 g
- Total Fat: 33.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 16.3 g
- Cholesterol: 519.5 mg
- Sodium: 1150.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 25.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.2 g
- Sugars: 4 g
- Protein: 23 g
Mexican Scrambled Eggs
Brunch anyone? From Bon Appétit.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1⁄2 cup chopped sweet red pepper (and/or yellow sweet pepper)
- 1⁄4 cup sliced green onion
- 1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
- 2 finely chopped jalapeno peppers
- 1 teaspoon shredded lime peel
- 1 (8 ounce) jar chunky salsa
- 1⁄2 medium avocado, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 2⁄3 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 2/3 cup Monterey Jack cheese
- 1⁄3 cup chopped pitted ripe olives
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro or 1 tablespoon parsley (optional)
- 16 ounces homemade tortilla chips or 16 ounces store bought tortilla chips
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Nutrients
- Calories: 118.1
- Calories from Fat: 57 g
- Total Fat: 6.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Cholesterol: 5.8 mg
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 13.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
- Sugars: 0.6 g
- Protein: 3.1 g
Seven Layer Super Bowl Dip
With the Super Bowl coming up, we are all looking for the best party dip! Look no further, you have found…
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Ingredients
- 1 cup walnut halves
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- canola oil
- salt
- 1 lb beef tenderloin
- 1⁄4 cup canola oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 teaspoons orange zest, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
- 1⁄2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups watercress leaves
- 1 cup of fresh mint
- 1 bunch fresh spinach, trimmed
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Nutrients
- Calories: 790.4
- Calories from Fat: 568 g
- Total Fat: 63.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 12.9 g
- Cholesterol: 97.5 mg
- Sodium: 663.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 22.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.1 g
- Sugars: 10.3 g
- Protein: 38.4 g
Sweet and Tangy Beef Salad
This recipe was originally posted by a former Zaar member.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, stems trimmed (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup crème fraîche or 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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Nutrients
- Calories: 427.4
- Calories from Fat: 398 g
- Total Fat: 44.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 27.4 g
- Cholesterol: 163 mg
- Sodium: 52.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 8.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
- Sugars: 1.8 g
- Protein: 3 g
Cilantro Cream for Fish Tacos
Here is a delicious sauce for fish tacos! From Bon Appetit.
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Ingredients
- 1 tomatoes, diced fine
- 2 -3 tablespoons jalapeño peppers, diced fine
- 1 teaspoon cilantro
- 1 small onion, chopped fine
- 1 (12 ounce) can tomato juice (I use Campbell's)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, to taste
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Nutrients
- Calories: 28.2
- Calories from Fat: 1 g
- Total Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 528 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
- Sugars: 4.8 g
- Protein: 1.1 g
Spicy Jalapeño Salsa
This is the salsa recipe my husband brought back to me from a restaurant in Mexico City. I have tweaked it…
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Ingredients
- 3⁄4 cup asian-style dressing
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
- 1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups yellow peppers or 2 cups green bell peppers (mixed)
- 2 - 2 1⁄2 lbs rotisserie chicken, meat torn into bite-size pieces (about 4 cups)
- 1⁄2 cup honey-roasted peanuts
- 1 mango, peeled, pitted, sliced
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Nutrients
- Calories: 681.4
- Calories from Fat: 399 g
- Total Fat: 44.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 11.5 g
- Cholesterol: 170.1 mg
- Sodium: 254.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 21.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.6 g
- Sugars: 15.6 g
- Protein: 50 g
Asian Chicken Salad with Roasted Peanuts
I just found this recipe in Bon Appétit. It looks so delicious I simply had to share it!
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Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 10 mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 (10 ounce) russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth
- 3 cups canned crushed tomatoes, with added puree
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- additional chopped fresh parsley
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Nutrients
- Calories: 85.7
- Calories from Fat: 5 g
- Total Fat: 0.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 147.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
- Sugars: 7.6 g
- Protein: 3.8 g
Low-Fat Vegetable Soup
A soup so delicious and easy and low fat, too! an excellent soup to serve anytime! From Bon Appetite, 1995.
