Spicy Corona Mexican Salad

I am a huge fan of Mexican flavors. You can mix them up any way you’d like. Soups, salads, dips, burritos, stews, tacos. Use fish, pork, beef, chicken, or make it vegetarian. You just can’t miss. Most everyone will love whatever you make.

Typically when you go out for Mexican food you can expect lots of salt, fat and calories. So make it yourself! Why not? Then 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 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

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 8

Nutrition details obtained from whfoods.org, nutritiondata.com, about.com, and abouthomecooking.com I am not a licensed nutritionist, nor a medical professional, and do not mean this information as medical or nutrition advice. See your medical professional if you have questions regarding your nutritional needs.

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