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Cinco de Mayo

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with some delicious and spicy Mexican-style fare!
Mini Corn Muffins
These cute mini corn muffins are low in fat and easy to make. Pop on in your child's lunch box, or serve them when you're having a chili night. Mini muffins are the perfect way to exercise portion control!
Corn Salsa
An easy to make corn salsa that makes a perfect topping for chicken, fish or beef.
Salsa Verde
A naturally low-fat salsa verde using fresh tomatillos.
Huevos Rancheros Wraps
A low fat breakfast burrito of Mexican-style eggs, or huevos rancheros.
Low Fat Tamale Pie
Here's a low fat tamale pie that uses extra-lean ground beef and reduced-fat cheese instead of regular versions. The end result is still a delicious and satisfying Mexican-style pie.
Chicken and Black Bean Soup
A spicy and delicious low fat chicken and black bean soup recipe. Serve with non-fat sour cream and baked tortillas.
Mango Tomato Salsa
A naturally low-fat, refreshing combination of fresh mangoes and ripe, summer tomatoes make a delcious salsa that goes with any grilled fish or meat dishes, or as a condiment for wraps.
Mango-Black Bean Salsa
A fresh and naturally fat-free salsa made from mango, black beans, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro and freshly squeezed lime juice.
Peach Salsa
A fresh, zesty salsa featuring ripe, yellow peaches, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro and lime juice.
Low Fat Red Pepper Dip
This creamy low fat red pepper dip makes a terrific low fat appetizer. Serve it during the Super Bowl or any other gathering.
Fat Free Black Bean Dip
Serve this spicy, fat-free black bean dip at your next get-together. You might have to make a double batch, as it won't last long.
Fresh Salsa
Naturally low fat, this freshly prepared salsa makes a wonderful change from the bottled variety. Serve with baked tortilla chips.
Baked Tortilla Chips
When you crave a savory snack or need some low fat chips for your dips and salsas, try these baked spicy tortilla chips.
Low Fat Cornbread
Serve some of this delicious low fat cornbread at your next picnic, potluck or Super Bowl party.
Low Fat Shrimp Fajitas
Low fat shrimp fajitas make a nice change from the usual chicken or beef fajita filling. Top with fat-free sour cream, some salsa and even some heart-healthy avocado.
Low Fat Beef Enchiladas
Extra-lean ground beef helps make these enchiladas low in saturated fat. Using reduced-fat cheese and 98% fat-free flour tortillas helps reduce the fat and calorie count even more.
Low Fat Lasagna, Southwestern Style
Add some spice to your lasagna and make this low fat Southwestern version tonight. It's an ideal supper on a cold winter's night or for taking to a potluck.
Beef Fajitas
Using lean beef, these tasty low fat fajitas make a flavorful supper any day of the week.
Turkey Chili
Low fat turkey chili is an ideal family supper on cold nights. Serve this low fat chili with a dollop of fat-free sour cream or yogurt on top.
Southwestern Chicken Salad
A simple, low fat chicken salad with a southwestern kick. Perfect as a salad on top of salad leaves or as a tasty sandwich or wrap filling.
Low Fat Fish Tacos
A flavorful, low fat fish dish comprising chunks of marinated baked (or broiled) white fish, such as halibut or cod, served on warm corn tortillas.
Avocado, Bean and Corn Salsa
A fresh salsa featuring heart-healthy avocado, kidney beans, corn, tomato and red onion.
Low Fat Beef Tacos
Seasoned extra-lean ground beef scooped into warmed corn tortillas and topped with reduced fat cheese and a selection of low fat or fat-free toppings.
Low Fat Corn-Crusted Chicken
Give chicken a flavor and texture boost with this nutty, spicy cornmeal crust. Who needs fried chicken when you can eat this?
Low Fat Pinto Bean and Sweet Corn Chili
Using only a small amount of extra-lean ground beef, this chili is boosted by fiber-rich pinto beans and sweet corn to make a hearty, healthy, low fat chili.
Mexican Rice and Beans
An easy low fat side dish of Mexican-style rice and beans
Low Fat Mexican Chicken Bake
A low fat Mexican chicken bake featuring shredded cooked chicken in a spicy tomato sauce, sandwiched between two corn tortillas, and topped with reduced fat cheese.
Low Fat Mexican Pizza
Create a quick and easy low fat Mexican pizza using whole wheat flour tortillas topped with salsa, shredded chicken, sweet corn, black beans and reduced fat cheese.
Low Fat Chicken Enchiladas
Creamy, low fat chicken enchiladas using shredded cooked chicken, back beans, sweet corn, salsa and a blend of low fat yogurt and reduced fat sour cream.
South of the Border Sole
A simple, very low fat baked sole dish with black beans, peppers and tomato sauce.
Mango and Bean Salsa
Try this quick and easy salsa recipe from About.com's Busy Cooks Guide. Serve with baked crackers or tortilla chips.
Low Fat Guacamole
Make this rich and creamy low fat guacamole and save a bunch of fat calories. How? By using peas with a smaller amount of avocado.

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