92 light southwestern Recipes

lean ground beef, ground pork, pitted black olives, coarsely chopped, yellow cornmeal, eggs, lightly beaten, onion, chopped, pickled sliced jalapeno, chopped, garlic, chopped, best quality chili powder, dried oregano, salt, hot pepper jelly, medium or hot

yellow cornmeal, tblspn all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cayenne pepper, tblsp vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs - lightly beaten, corn kernels - thawed if frozen, drained if canned, monterey jack cheese - grated - please see note below, red bell pepper - finely diced, green onions - thinly sliced, tblsp chopped cilantro, hot chili pepper - minced, monterey jack cheese is not available in all countries , but a little research tells me that mozzarella or gouda are a good substitute

olive oil, onions, chopped (about 4 cups), carrots, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup), celery ribs, chopped (about 3/4 cup), vegetable broth, garlic, minced, diced tomatoes (packed in juice), parsley, chopped, salt and pepper, chickpeas, drained and rinsed, frozen corn, ground cumin, cilantro, chopped, tortilla chips, lightly crushed for garnish

taco seasoning, lake perch fillets, egg, lightly beaten, yellow cornmeal, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, canola oil

quinoa, uncooked, water, chopped tomato, chopped celery, frozen corn , defrosted, canned black beans, rinsed and drained, red onion, thinly sliced, seedless cucumber, diced, chipotle chile in adobo, light sour cream, fresh lime juice, chili powder, cumin, fresh cilantro leaves, salt

potatoes, cooked and shredded, onion, egg substitute (i use egg beaters, southwestern style), fat-free cheddar cheese (borden s sandwich slices), cubed ham

lemon, thinly sliced, bay leaf, whole black peppercorns, dried thyme, divided, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, paprika, light mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, coarsely ground black pepper, ground nutmeg, fresh corn, cooked and cut from the cob, chopped fresh cilantro, diced orange bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

egg white, lightly beaten, cheddar cheese, diced, lean ground turkey, salt, kidney beans, drained and rinsed, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, chopped fresh cilantro, salsa (plus more for topping ), canola oil, green-leaf lettuce (about 4 large leaves ), english muffins, split and toasted

boneless skinless chicken breast half, taco seasoning mix, lime juice, divided, romaine lettuce, cut in strips, red peppers or 1 large green bell pepper, cubed, ripe avocado, peeled and sliced, tomato, cut in wedges, shredded cheddar cheese, light sour cream, chunky salsa

corn tortillas, cut into 1 inch strips and divided, eggs, lightly beaten, half-and-half, low fat cottage cheese, salt, pepper, mexican blend cheese, shredded, green onions, thinly sliced, salsa

ground turkey breast, crushed baked tortilla chips, bottled salsa, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped green onions, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, light wheat hamburger buns, curly leaf lettuce leaves, ripe tomato, bottled salsa

mild green chiles, drained and stemmed, monterey jack cheese, coarsely grated, eggs, lightly beaten, sour cream, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, salsa , additional sour cream, and guacamole for serving, optional

spaghetti or 375 g fettuccine pasta, butter, onion, chopped, boneless beef grilling steak , cut into thin strips, all-purpose flour, chili powder, ground cumin, milk, salsa, tomato paste, corn kernel, thawed if frozen, kidney beans or 1/2 cup black beans, canned, drained, rinsed, salt, canadian cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded, light sour cream (optional), fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

fajita seasoning, fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears ), fresh lime juice, divided, minced fresh cilantro, chopped red onion, garlic cloves, minced, black beans, rinsed and drained, roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped, diced peeled avocado, light ranch dressing, minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, packaged chopped romaine lettuce, chopped skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken, preshredded reduced-fat mexican blend or cheddar cheese, unsalted baked tortilla chips, crumbled (about 2 1/2 oz), mango, peeled and chopped, sliced green onions, sliced radishes

bacon, turkey cutlets, avocado, ripe, pitted and peeled, lime juice, pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped, whole wheat bread, lightly toasted, tomato, thinly sliced, coarse salt, pepper

extra lean ground turkey, red bell pepper, diced small, yellow bell pepper, diced small, green bell pepper, diced small, button mushroom diced small, egg white, quick oats, chili powder, red pepper flakes (to taste), cumin, dried cilantro, salt and pepper (to taste), light hamburger buns (such as healthy life wheat hamburger buns)

vegetable oil, chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, canned no-salt-added cream-style corn, divided, drained canned chopped green chiles, divided, bottled salsa, salt, ground cumin, pepper, pinto beans, drained, no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained, shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided, yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, low-fat buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg whites, lightly beaten

vegetable oil, chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, canned no-salt-added cream-style corn, divided, drained canned chopped green chiles, divided, bottled salsa, salt, ground cumin, pepper, pinto beans, drained, no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained, shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided, yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, low-fat buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg whites, lightly beaten