Delicious healthy Mexican food

Every country and culture have a variety of colors, scents and flavors that make them unique. That is the case of Mexico, a country which currently has the top places in obesity despite having appropriate options for any diet. Discover these healthy Mexican dishes and adds new flavors to your diet.

1- Chili in Walnut Sauce:

This is one of the most traditional in Mexico recipes, since in addition to being delicious, it is related to historical events of the country.

Ingredients:

6 Poblano Chili (roasted, peeled and deveined)

Filling:

1 tablespoon oil
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 clove chopped garlic
400 grams of ground veal
1 small chopped green Apple
1 chopped peach
1 chopped plum
1 tablespoon chopped Citron
1 tablespoon chopped raisins
2 tomatoes
1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
5 cloves
Salt and pepper to taste

Walnut Sauce:

1/2 Cup almonds
1/4 Cup cream to mix low fat

Decoration:

Granada
Parsley leaves

Preparation:

1. heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the onion, garlic and meat. Add the fruits, the Citron and raisins. Leave to cook for 5 minutes, and reserve.
2. blend tomatoes, cinnamon and cloves. Strain and pour over the meat. Cook until slightly dry. Season with salt and pepper and reserve.
3. heat the water and soak almonds for 5 minutes or until you can peel easily. Once peeled, blended with the cream and the milk.
4. fill the chili with meat mixture, bathe with the Walnut Sauce, garnish with parsley and pomegranate.

2- Eggs to the bricklayer:

This recipe is a perfect choice for breakfast and always can choose to choose with full or just egg whites, something very appropriate for those who want to reduce triglycerides and other related problems.

Ingredients:

6 green tomatoes
1 onion
2 green chilies
1 large garlic clove
8 eggs
1/4 bunch of fresh cilantro

Procedure:

1. roasted tomatoes, chilies and onion. Blend with the garlic and cilantro.
2. Add the mixture to a saucepan, add water and cook until they create a light sauce. Season with salt to taste.
3. Add the eggs to the sauce and cook.
Those looking for a more light option may choose to add only the whites.

3- Chalupas:

Although traditional chalupas are a base of potato, this recipe has changed by a sauce that is much lighter and helps to reduce the amount of calories. The recipe mentions the use of small tortillas, which can be replaced by a normal size tortillas.

Ingredients:

2 tomatoes
1 serano chili
⅛ of onion
1 clove of garlic
salt to taste
1 teaspoon oil
8 small corn tortillas
boiled, 1/2 shredded chicken breast
1/4 chopped onion
100 grams of grated cheese

Procedure:

1. roast tomato, chili and onion ⅛, grind in a blender with the garlic and season with salt to taste book.
2. heat the oil in a frying pan and lightly FRY each tortilla.
3. place the tortilla on a plate, cover with the sauce, add chicken, onion and cheese.

4- Nopales salad:

Nopales are one of the more traditional vegetables from Mexico that are worth trying in this very light salad.

Ingredients:
8 medium-sized Cactus without thorns
1 teaspoon baking soda
salt to taste
4 tomatoes, chopped into cubes
1/4 Onion sliced
1 avocado, sliced
1/4 bunch of finely chopped cilantro
fresh cheese crumbled to taste

Procedure:

1. dice the cactus and add to hot water. Add one teaspoon of baking soda and salt to taste. Once cooked, drain.
2. in a bowl, mix all ingredients and stir. Serve.
This recipe can be used as a main dish and you can substitute or add shredded chicken to make it more complete.

5- Healthy Mexican food options:

These four recipes are a clear example of the wealth of available in Mexican cuisine dishes and help break the myth that Mexican food is fattening.
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