Friday, May 2, 2014

Cinco De Mayo: recipes for a fit and festive fiesta

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Mexican food is by far one of the most difficult types of food to practice self-control with. Between the crispy corn chips, creamy queso (if you're familiar with Tex-Mex, you know this isn't simply melted cheese), and loaded tacos, there's no questioning why this is. Pair these mouth-watering dishes with a Cinco De Mayo celebration of good music, drinks, and friends, and the struggle gets real

There are certainly ways to control yourself around such an array, and there are plenty of healthy, home-cooked recipes to contribute to it! Believe me, it's far easier to eat less of the not-so-healthy stuff when you're plate is largely filled with the healthier goods— the key is to stay away from the refreshments table once you've gotten your fill.

So, whether you're throwing the fiesta or attending another's, peruse the links below for recipes that will put a nutritious spin on the buffet table:

Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas

Simple Civiche 

Clean Eating Fajitas

Clean Eating Quinoa Tortillas

Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos

Turkey Tostadas

Houston-Style Green Salsa

Healthified Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Crispy Mushroom, Spinach, and Avocado Quesadillas

Vegan Spaghetti Squash and Black Bean Mexican Bowl

Baked Portabella Mushroom Taquitos

JalapeƱo Paloma

Tequila Lime Spritzer

Watermelon Margarita

Kicked-Up Avocado Margarita

Churros

Healthier Tres Leches Cake

~P.S.~

I'll be out of town next week, so I won't be posting this upcoming Friday. Be sure to check back in on May 16th!

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