Well, that title was a mouthful... and likely your plate will be too, come tomorrow. While partying it up with friends for Cinco De Mayo, the festive food that is sure to ensue may lead to some overeating. You know what I'm talking about— mindlessly digging into those addicting tortilla chips and lowballing your cheese consumption. There's no denying my love for queso, or that I fall victim to overfilling my plate each time I go out to a Mexican restaurant. This also tends to be the case when I cook up my own Mexican dishes at home (as you can see in one of my previous posts), and therefore, I definitely need to watch my own intake when it comes to this delicious ethnic food.
On a food-filled celebration such as Cinco De Mayo, keeping track of what you're snacking on, as well as how much you're consuming, is key to a balanced meal. It can be easy to over-do it on Mexican food, so to help keep your portions under control, consider making yourself a plate to eat off of rather than grabbing food from the snack bar throughout the celebration. This way, you'll know exactly how much you're eating and won't end up wondering just how many appetizers you ate within a single conversation.
If you're bringing an entrée to your event or cooking up an entire spread, check out some of these healthy Mexican-inspired dishes below to make for a healthy fiesta!
Salsa Verde Chicken Tostadas
Pineapple Cucumber Guacamole
Cumin and Lentil Quesadillas
Skinny Queso Dip
Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Skillet Veggie Tacos
Inside Out Grilled Guacamole
Chicken Tortilla Soup with Avocado
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Loaded Vegan Nachos
Mexican "Unfried" Ice Cream
And of course, this post wouldn't be complete without some healthy margarita recipes (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic)!
Grapefruit, Green Tea, and Basil Margarita
Virgin Skinny Margarita
Blood Orange Margarita
Skinny Strawberry Margarita (nix the tequila for a non-alcoholic version)
Ginger Mint Margarita
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