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10 Delicious Mexican Classics Under 500 Calories

Published May 4, 2021
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Vegetarian Huevos Rancheros
Published May 4, 2021
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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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The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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