48 southwest light Recipes

light brown sugar, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, ground cumin, onion powder, cayenne pepper, chicken, cut into 8 pieces, chopped fresh parsley, lime wedge (optional)

mexican seasoning or 1 tsp southwest seasoning, garlic powder, boneless chicken breast, whole wheat pita bread, hummus , preferably red pepper flavor, canned black beans, drained, red onion strips, red bell peppers, chopped tomatoes, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, shredded light cheddar cheese, guacamole or 4 tsp fat free sour cream

all-purpose flour (about 2/3 cup), yellow cornmeal, baking soda, baking powder, kosher salt, fat-free buttermilk, butter, melted, egg, lightly beaten, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1/3 cup), jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, panko (japanese breadcrumbs), fat-free milk, egg, lightly beaten, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, canola oil, divided, ripe, pitted, peeled avocado, fresh lime juice, applewood-smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled, thick) slices small, ripe tomato, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, sugar, quick-rise yeast, salt, dried minced onion, chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, warm water (120o to 130o), egg, lightly beaten, coarse salt, salsa con queso dip

taco bell home originals taco seasoning mix, boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces, kraft light zesty italian dressing, canned no-salt-added black beans, rinsed, frozen corn, green onions, chopped, taco bell home originals thick n chunky salsa, kraft mexican style 2% milk finely shredded four cheese, hot cooked long-grain brown rice

flour tortillas (10 inches), cut into 1/2-inch strips, chopped green chilies, drained, bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained, shredded monterey jack cheese, eggs, lightly beaten, milk, salt , garlic , onion , pepper and ground cumin, paprika, tomatoes, sliced, sour cream and salsa

fresh white corn kernels (about 2 ears ), diced green bell pepper, diced seeded plum tomato, minced seeded jalapeno pepper, minced fresh cilantro, fresh lime juice, salt, divided, eggs, lightly beaten, ground cumin, shredded monterey jack cheese, flour tortillas, lettuce leaves

chicken stock/broth (it might ve been more, i didn tsp measure), leftover cooked chopped chicken or 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped into bite size pieces (before cooking), i cooked my stock with 1/2 onion, 3 carrots, 3 celery stalks, fresh sage, fresh rosemary, black peppercorns, parsley, before straining, so i didn tsp add any veggies to the chowder, you might want to add some finely chopped onion if using canned broth (or not), approx.) cubed peeled red potatoes (my back was killing me, so i used frozen cubed potatoes cuz i didn tsp feel like peeling potatoes), frozen corn kernels (or fresh if so inclined, i wasn tsp), hot fire roasted chiles (or use mild ), chipotle chile powder (i just shook in to taste), ancho chile powder (ditto), cumin (about 1 tsp.), mexican oregano (ditto), cream cheese (i use philly light), big handful of shredded cheddar cheese ( i used mexican blend), salt to taste, corn starch and water if you want it thicker

barillaplus rotini pasta, lime peel, finely grated, lime juice, fresh, taco seasoning mix, tomatoes, cut in half (or grape tomatoes), sharp cheddar cheese, made with 2 percent milk, finely shredded, cilantro, finely chopped, green onions, sliced, dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, chopped green chilies, drained, ranch dressing mix, use 1/2 package, low-fat buttermilk, nonfat milk, light mayonnaise, light sour cream

cooked chicken breasts, finely chopped, chili powder, miracle whip light, light ranch salad dressing, italian bread, tomato , cut into slices, kraft processed cheese slices

washed salad greens, sweet corn, chunk light tuna or 1 (7 oz) envelope albacore tuna, black beans, rinsed and drained, ranch salad dressing, salsa (mild or medium)

frozen whole-kernel corn, nonfat sour cream, egg white, lightly beaten, minced poblano chile, chili powder, ground cumin, ground red pepper, soft breadcrumbs, fresh lump crabmeat, drained, vegetable cooking spray, radicchio leaves

cream cheese, softened, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning, eggs, lightly beaten, chopped green chilies, drained, salsa, tortilla chips

french bread (1/2 inch thick ), light mayonnaise or 1/4 cup salad dressing, chopped bell peppers, chopped green onions, tomatoes (to garnish, sliced into 4 slices each), whole cilantro leaves (for garnish ), chopped fresh cilantro (i wouldn tsp leave out the cilantro for anything-it really makes this appetizer, for me) or 1 tsp parsley, if desired (i wouldn tsp leave out the cilantro for anything-it really makes this appetizer, for me), shredded colby-monterey jack cheese (2 oz)

uncooked spaghetti, milk, egg, lean ground turkey or 1 lb ground pork or 1 lb ground beef, onion, chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, garlic clove, minced, chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, tomato sauce, light kidney beans, rinsed and drained, shredded jalapeno monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend, dried cilantro (optional)

simply potatoes shredded hash browns, bacon, crumbled (reserve 2 tsp. grease), onion, diced, red bell pepper, diced, cumin, chicken broth, cilantro, chopped, all-purpose flour, egg, lightly beaten, chicken broth, salt

chicken tenderloins, lime chipotle marinade, divided, olive oil, orange bell pepper, sliced, red bell pepper, sliced, yellow bell pepper, sliced (optional), jalapeno pepper, sliced (optional), green onions , cut into 1/2 inch pieces (1/4 cup), fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained, precooked whole grain brown rice, lime wedge (optional, but encouraged !)

corn tortilla chips, lightly packed, pecan halves, toasted, tomatoes , halved lengthwise, diana marinade (spicy southwest flavour), salt, pepper, goat cheese, crumbled, green pepper, finely chopped, green onion, finely chopped