Showing posts with label Cinco de Mayo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cinco de Mayo. Show all posts

5.03.2013

Mexican Chocolate Raspberry Parfaits

Here is an easy, healthier and tasty dessert to have for Cinco de May!

Mexican Chocolate Raspberry Parfaits
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4

1 1/4 cups light chocolate soy milk
1 box (4 oz) chocolate instant pudding
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 slice angel food cake torn into pieces
1/2 cup (thawed) fat free whipped topping
1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
Grated chocolate, if desired

In medium bowl beat soy milk, pudding and cinnamon with wire whisk until mixture is blended and thickened.

To assemble spoon 2 tablespoons pudding into each of 4 small parfait glasses.  Layer each with 1/4 of the cake, 1 tablespoon whipped topping, and 2 tablespoons of the raspberries.  Top each with the remaining pudding and whipped topping.  Garnish with grated chocolate.

Source:  Live Better America

5.01.2013

Grilled Fish Tacos

I love the beginning of May because it means Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner and I absolutely love Mexican food!  Most of what you can find in restaurants though is so full of fat, calories and sodium that I have a hard time letting myself enjoy it.  Fish tacos are one of my favorite Mexican dishes lately and these tacos are good for you and super tasty.  Give them a try!

Grilled Fish Tacos
Prep time: 20 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8

1 lb firm white fish fillets such as sea bass, red snapper or halibut
1 T olive oil
1 tsp cumin or chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
8 corn tortillas
1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream
1/2 cup salsa
Toppers (shredded lettuce, diced tomato, diced avocado, chopped onion, fresh cilantro, shredded cabbage)

Heat gas or charcoal grill. (You can also cook in a frying pan or in the oven.) Brush fist with olive oil and sprinkle with spices, salt and pepper.

Carefully spray grill rack with cooking spray.  Lay fish on grill, cover, and cook 5-7 minutes, turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork.

Heat tortillas.  Spread sour cream on tortillas then add fish, toppers and salsa.

Source: Live Better America