Cinco de Mayo is a time for indulgence, but you can indulge in delicious foods without racking up your calorie count. Check out these healthy Cinco de Mayo recipes.
1. Edamame Guacamole
This guacamole combines edamame, broccoli, and avocado in a delicious guacamole with the spicy kick of jalape?os.
Calories: 25. Total fat: 2 grams.
2. Chopped Salad with Tortilla Chips and Avocado Dressing
Tasty salad greens with avocado, tomato, onion, and cheese make a fresh salad you and your guests will love. Mix Italian dressing with mashed avocado for the dressing, then top with broken tortilla chips for added crunch.
Calories: 150. Total fat: 10 grams.
3. Confetti-Stuffed Burritos
These healthy burritos are also quick to prepare. They are stuffed with sweet potatoes and re fried beans mixed with onion, garlic, corn, red bell peppers, cilantro, and salsa to give incredible flavor to this low fat dish.
Calories: 251. Total fat: 3.8 grams.
4. Black Bean and Salmon Tostadas
These tostadas pack a megadose of Vitamin C. Use canned salmon to get omega-3s without any complicated preparation. Have delicious tostadas in under half an hour.
Calories: 319. Total fat: 11 grams.
5. Sweet ?n Salty Margarita Cupcakes
These are the perfect cupcakes for Cinco de Mayo. Sweet, salty, and non-alcoholic desserts that won?t break your diet.
Calories: 180. Total fat: 7 grams.