Ingredients 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime rind 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano 1 teaspoon brown sugar 2 teaspoons chopped chipotle chile in adobo sauce 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon salt Cooking spray 1 cup thinly sliced shallots 2 teaspoons olive oil 8 […]
A sparing amount of cooking spray is key to perfectly crisp quesadillas–too much and the fat absorbs into the tortilla. Plus, spreading mashed beans onto each tortilla forms a protective layer that keeps the veggie juices contained (and the tortillas crisp). Ingredients 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 cup coarsely chopped poblano chile 1/2 cup frozen […]
Tex-Mex Chicken Soup is chockful of flavor and a feast for the eyes as well with chunks of colorful tomato, black beans, corn, and cilantro. Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 […]
Mild, fruity guajillo chiles are dried mirasol chiles. Look for them at Latin markets, or substitute ancho chiles. Serve the steak with halved multicolored cherry tomatoes, which add very few calories. Ingredients 1 cup boiling water 1 dried guajillo chile, stemmed 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, divided 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided 1 tablespoon […]
Ingredients 3/4 pound chicken breast tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup prechopped onion 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons canola oil 1/2 cup lower-sodium canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1 garlic clove, minced 2 (10-inch) flour tortillas 1 ounce […]
Ingredients 1 center-cut bacon slice 1 cup vertically sliced white onion 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped 1 (15-ounce) can seasoned black beans (such as Bush’s), drained and divided 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon canola mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground […]
Using rotisserie chicken helps you pull this convenient dish together in a flash. Ingredients 6 (6-inch) corn tortillas Cooking spray 3/8 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper 1 cup salsa verde 3 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (about 1/3 cup) 1 1/2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast 1 1/2 cups chopped skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken […]
Tilapia is a sustainable freshwater fish that’s widely available and offers mild flavor. You can use a more assertively flavored fish, such as mackerel, if you prefer. Ingredients 3 garlic cloves 2 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed 1/2 medium jalapeño pepper 1/2 cup cilantro stems 3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise (such as Hellmann’s) 1/2 teaspoon sugar […]
Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 cup prechopped onion 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 8 ounces sweet turkey Italian sausage 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 poblano chiles, seeded and finely chopped 1 bay leaf 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons no-salt-added chicken stock (such as Swanson), divided 1 […]
This is more of a knife-and-fork taco. The soft egg yolk oozes and coats the filling. Ingredients 4 (6-inch) corn tortillas Cooking spray 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat 4-cheese Mexican blend cheese 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup fresh pico de gallo […]