I am a huge fan of Mexican flavors.
I can mix up those spicy flavors any way I like. Soups, salads, dips, burritos, stews, tacos. Use fish, pork, beef, chicken, or make it vegetarian. You just can’t miss.
When you treat yourself to Mexican food at your favorite restaurant, you can expect an abundance of salt, fat and calories. Why not make your favorite dishes yourself? You’ll control the fat and calories. Even a simple plate of Nachos can be a healthy choice if you use baked chips, low fat cheese, beans, lean meat, and lots of veggies in the form of peppers and tomatoes.
This Mexican salad recipe uses quick cooking brown rice, lean pork, beans and lots of tomato and colorful peppers. Top your salad with just a bit of avocado and light sour cream, and use your favorite baked chips to scoop up the spicy goodness.
Happy cooking!
Serves 6
Ingredients
- ½ large red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bag frozen mixed bell pepper
- 1 pound boneless pork chops, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup Corona beer
- 1 large lime, juiced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup instant brown rice
- 1 can mild peppers
- 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
- 1 can black beans, low sodium, drained
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 pinch red pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large avocado, chopped
- 6 tablespoons low fat sour cream
- 6 tablespoons low fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Your favorite salad mix
Instructions
- 1. Heat 1 tbs olive oil in non-stick pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and peppers. Cook 8 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and add to dutch oven.
- 2. Add 1 tbs olive oil and cook pork until browned on all sides. Add to dutch oven.
- 3. Add remaining ingredients and simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes until reduced and veggies are tender.
- 4. Place salad on a plate and top with cheese, chopped avocado and sour cream.
What’s good for me in this dish?
Pork trimmed of visible fat can be considered a lean meat. Specifically boneless pork chops, or tenderloin. Pork is a good source of Vitamin C, Niacin, Phosphorus and Zinc, and a very good source of Protein, Vitamin B12, Iron and Selenium. Pork is higher in cholesterol.
Beans are an excellent source of antioxidants, folic acid, potassium, dietary fiber and complex carbohydrates. Beans are so filling due to the high fiber content, and a great source of protein.
Tomatoes provide a great source of vitamins C, A and K. Not to mention the antioxidant and cancer preventing benefits of Lycopene. Tomatoes support colon and prostate health, as well as good source of potassium and a good source of niacin, vitamin B6, and folate to support a healthy heart.
Calories: 401
Total Fat: 13.48g
Cholesterol: 38mg
Sodium: 218mg
Total Carbs: 43.35g
Dietary Fiber: 8.10g
Sugars: 3.87g
Protein: 24.08g
Weight Watchers Points 10
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YUM!!!!! Now I am craving for Mexican delight!!! Thanks for sharing …I’m watching you
Greetings from Hong Kong!
I, too, love the flavours found in Mexican food. But I also know how fattening the Mexican good at restaurants can be. Also, I live in Hong Kong, and there aren’t many good Mexican restaurants here (although I did find a very good one about two weeks ago). Anyway, I will definitely try your recipes and subscribe to your site.
Cheers!
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Hong Kong! Lucky you! What a terrific job you have. I hope you like the recipe, it really was good. I love Mexican food, so I have to find ways to lighten up those wonderful dishes. Happy New Year, and thank you so much for stopping at my blog!
Love your site. I’m a huge Mexican food fan, but, as you say, the stuff served at restaurants tends to be muy calorific. Plus, I live in Hong Kong so it’s not easy to get here. Anyway, I can’t wait to try your Mexican rice recipe!
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