5 Guilt-Free Mexican Recipes to Spice Up Your Summer


[Photo: The Whole Tara]
Love a Mexican but hate that sinking feeling that you might have just ingested your own body weight in grease?
It often gets a bad rap but, from protein-packed pinto beans to everyone’s favourite superfood (the avocado, obvi), Mexican cuisine is made up of a veritable powerhouse of health-boosting ingredients.
With these recipes’ clever hacks, you’ll get all of the benefits (and all of the yums) with none of the regrets. It’s time to ditch the post-Chiquito/Chimichanga guilt and dig out the oven gloves.
Quorn Fajitas

[Photo: Candis]
Cut the fat and calorie content of your Friday night fajita fix in half by going DIY, and switching chicken for Quorn.
Make it even easier: Use pre-seasoned Quorn Fajita Strips.
Make it even healthier: Use wholewheat tortilla wraps and throw in a handful of chopped mushrooms.
Get the recipe from Candis.
Quinoa-Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Cheesy risotto fan? This combination of quinoa, black beans, tomatoes and red pepper will alleviate any carb and/or dairy-related feelings of guilt. It’s also heaven on a plate.
Make it even easier: Can’t get your hands on Trader Joe’s cheese? Try Monterey Jack, Red Leicester, or Sainsbury’s chilli-infused Mexicana.
Make it even healthier: Team with a crunchy side salad.
Get the recipe from Eat Yourself Skinny.
Mexican-Style Sweet Potatoes

[Photo: Glow Kitchen]
Peppers aren’t the only vegetables ripe for a good stuffing this summer. The sweet potato is one of the most nutritious foods on earth, gram for gram. Add beans, peppers and parsley and you’ve got yourself a party.
Make it even healthier: Add a squeeze of lime juice.
Make it even tastier: Sprinkle some cheese on top. We won’t tell if you don’t…
Get the recipe from Glow Kitchen.
Healthy Huevos Rancheros

[Photo: The Whole Tara]
Your fry-up just got pimped. And brunch just became worth waking up for.
Make it even easier: Can’t find cilantro? Coriander, derived from the same plant, is a great sub.
Make it even tastier: Add a chopped jalopeño, a sprinkle of grated cheese and a little shredded lettuce.
Get the recipe from The Whole Tara.
Chocolate and Banana Quesadillas

[Photo: Santa Maria]
A quesadilla - and a sweet one at that - which will bump up your antioxidant and potassium quotients? Go, go, go! Just remember to use the best quality dark chocolate you can find - the higher the cocoa content, the shinier your halo.
Make it even healthier: Use wholewheat tortillas and dry fry in a good non-stick saucepan - or switch the butter for coconut oil.
Make it even tastier: Try chilli or lime-infused chocolate for an added kick.
Get the recipe from Santa Maria World.
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