10 Delicious Mexican Classics Under 500 Calories

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From tacos to enchiladas, Mexican food is a crowd-pleaser any day of the week — and any meal of the day. That goes double on Cinco de Mayo. Whether you’re throwing a party or getting into the spirit on your own, these 10 recipes are a delicious way to enjoy Mexican classics — all at less than 500 calories.

1. CHICKEN & BLACK BEAN TOSTADAS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 310; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 23mg; Sodium: 629mg; Carbohydrate: 30g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 22g

2. VEGETARIAN HUEVOS RANCHEROS | DIETITIAN DEBBIE

Vegetarian Huevos Rancheros

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 230; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 8mg; Sodium: 562mg; Carbohydrate: 29g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 3g; Protein 13g

3. BELL PEPPER TACO SKILLET | INSPIRALIZED

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 327; Total Fat: 22g; Saturated Fat: 8g; Monounsaturated Fat: 9g; Cholesterol: 56mg; Sodium: 431mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 19g

4. MEXICAN CHICKEN STUFFED PEPPERS | CLEAN EATING

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 451; Total Fat: 25g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 60mg; Sodium: 254mg; Carbohydrate: 15g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 43g

5. MEXICAN BURRITO WITH CHICKEN & AVOCADO | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 368; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 64mg; Sodium: 656mg; Carbohydrate: 37g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 26g

6. MEXICAN STREET CORN BOWLS WITH BASIL-LIME VINAIGRETTE | THE ROASTED ROOT

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 497; Total Fat: 17g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 178mg; Sodium: 223mg; Carbohydrate: 70g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 19g

7. ONE-PAN BEEF ENCHILADAS | MAEBELLS

One-Pan Beef Enchiladas

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 460; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 8g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 75mg; Sodium: 541mg; Carbohydrate: 27g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 41g

8. ONE-PAN LOADED CAULIFLOWER NACHOS | FIT FOODIE FINDS

cauliflower-nachos

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 380; Total Fat: 19g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 10g; Cholesterol: 11mg; Sodium: 354mg; Carbohydrate: 31g; Dietary Fiber: 11g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 27g

9. TOUCHDOWN TEQUILA PUNCH | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 170; Total fat: 0g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0g; Sodium: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 14g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 0g

10. BLACKBERRY BASIL MARGARITA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 170; Total Fat: 0g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 9g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 1g

Originally published April 2018

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