Perfectly Healthy Party Picks for Cinco De Mayo Weekend
Strawberry Banana Liquado
Southwestern Taco Dip
Recipe created by 3-A-Day™ of Dairy
Makes 10 servings (3/4 cup per serving)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 (16-ounce) can spicy fat-free refried beans
1/3 cup chunky medium salsa
1 (8-ounce) container plain fat-free or low-fat yogurt
1 cup finely chopped iceberg lettuce
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1/3 cup sliced green onion, including tops
2 tablespoons chopped black olives
Method:
Stir chili powder into beans and spread evenly onto a clear pie dish. Spread yogurt
over the bean dip, then spread the salsa over the yogurt, leaving a narrow border
around each layer's edge. Scatter lettuce over yogurt mixture. Sprinkle Mozzarella and
Cheddar cheese over lettuce and top with tomato, green onion and olives.
Suggested servings: Serve with baked tortilla chips or an assortment of sliced
vegetables such as carrots, celery and cucumber.
Note:
May substitute Mexican-blend cheese for the Mozzarella and Cheddar, if desired.
Nutrition Facts per serving for individual food:
Calories 180
Total Fat 4.5 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 15 mg
Sodium 350 mg
Calcium 30% Daily Value
Protein 11 g
Carbohydrates 14 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Cheese and Bean Make Ahead Burrito
Recipe created by 3-A-Day™ of Dairy
Makes 6 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 9 minutes
Ingredients:
1/2 pound ground beef sirloin
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 cup chunky salsa, divided
2 cups cooked brown or white rice
6 (9-inch) whole-wheat flour tortillas
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (11-ounce) can corn kernels, drained
2 cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese
1/3 cup sliced green onion, including green tops
Method:
In a medium non-stick skillet, brown ground beef and garlic over medium heat;
(break beef mixture up into smaller chunks with a spoon). Drain fat and stir in
1/2 cup of the salsa; set aside.
Spread 1/3 cup of rice on center of a tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Scatter
about 2 tablespoons of beans and 1 1/2 tablespoons of corn over rice. Spread 1/3
cup of the beef mixture and 1/4 cup of the cheese over corn. Top with 2
teaspoons of the salsa and a few pieces of green onion. Fold in two opposite
edges of tortilla one inch each and roll up. Place, seam side down, on microwave
safe dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Place burritos in a microwave oven and heat 1 minute or until heated through.
Serve with remaining salsa.
Nutrition Facts per serving for meal recipe:
Calories 450
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 8 g
Cholesterol 65 mg
Sodium 900 mg
Calcium 25% Daily Value
Protein 26 g
Carbohydrates 59 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Creamy Lime Pie
All are low fat and provide a serving of milk, fruit or vegetable and whole grain for a
healthy and delicious Cinco de Mayo party!