Tricks for a Healthy Mexican Fiesta

Tricks for a Healthy Mexican Fiesta

With Cinco De Mayo right around the corner, it feels like the perfect time to throw a little Mexican fiesta for family and friends. At the same time, you want to stick to a healthy eating plan because you know traditional Mexican fare can get pretty carb heavy, quickly. All those carbs can leave you feeling slow and sluggish if you go overboard, which will definitely put a damper on Cinco De Mayo festivities. Plus, if you have any dietary restrictions, like a gluten or dairy sensitivity, or if youre vegetarian, you might look at traditional Mexican fare and wonder what you can even eat! Thankfully, there are plenty of healthy choices you can make and still serve up authentic, exciting Mexican fare for yourself and your guests, without feeling as though youre sacrificing flavor. With that said, here are four recipes to help get you started. We hope you enjoy.

Rice and Lentil Tacos with Vegan Queso and Chimichurri

Tacos are a premium Mexican food staple and traditionally arent very vegan-friendly. But, these rice and lentil tacos with vegan queso and chimichurri are not only vegan, theyre also gluten free and packed with nutrition. The queso is made fromnutritional yeast, raw cashews, lemon juice,sea salt, and garlic powder, and goes perfectly with the garlic, cumin, and cinnamon-spiced long-grain brown rice andbrown lentil filling. Chimichurri loaded with herbs like parsley, oregano, cilantro, garlic, jalapeo, and red pepper gives the tacos a slight kick, and sides like corn tortillas, shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, and pickled veggies finish everything off.

Avocado Cashew Dip

Tricks for a Healthy Mexican Fiesta _ Bobs Red Mill It might be one of the small wonders of the world, but raw cashews are actually a great addition to a vegan lifestyle. They work extremely well as a cream substitute when making things like dips, sauces, and spreads. When you throw in creamy avocado and seasonings likesalt, cumin, cayenne, garlic, cilantro, lime, and a hint of jalapeo, youve got a real contender on your hands. This dip is excellent for game night or taco Tuesday, or for a nacho party on game night. You can also eat it on sandwiches if you want to mix it up a bit. The best thing about this dip is it only takes about 10 minutes to make, so its great when youre in a hurry but want something yummy. Just blend and serve!

Black Bean and Creamy Kale Enchiladas

Is there anything that screams Mexican more than an enchilada? We dont think so, and this creamy kale and black bean version doesnt disappoint. Plus, its organic, soy-free, nut-free, and vegetarian. Quadruple win! Keep in mind that this dish does take a bit of time to prepare, roughly two hours all told, but its well worth it. The tortillas are made usingorganic masa harina, along withsea salt and canola oil, and the delicious filling is loaded with goodies like chopped onion, kale, garlic, preparedBlack Turtle beans, organic sour cream, red enchilada sauce, fresh cilantro, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

Coconut Flour Wraps

As we mentioned above, although Mexican food is delicious and makes for a fun lunch or dinner experience, it can be very heavy on carbs. And if you adhere to any special diets, like gluten free or paleo, then traditional corn or wheat tortillas dont fit the bill. Luckily,organic coconut flour makes an excellent substitute for corn or wheat, and as a bonus, its very low carb. These tortillas only take about 15 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to cook, and you get eight in one batch. You can use them for anything you would use a traditional tortilla for, whether its tacos or burritos, enchiladas, or even a wrap for sandwiches. The recipe is super simple, with a base of organic coconut flour,baking soda, andsea salt, along with egg whites, non-dairy milk, and lemon juice. You can make a batch of these and keep them wrapped in plastic for storage. Youll have them on hand for a quick meal on the go, or whenever you need them!
Bob's Red Mill
April 11 2018

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