Healthy Mexican Cooking/Cocina Mexicana Saludable Recipes

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Mexican Spinach Salad

MEXICAN SPINACH SALAD This salad is rich in Vitamin A. Makes: 6 servings Dressing: 6 ounces nonfat plain yogurt 1/3 cup cilantro, stems removed 1 clove garlic 1 Serrano chile ¼ teaspoon salt Salad: 1 10-ounce package fresh spinach, washed and patted dry 4 green onions, chopped ½ small jicama, peeled and cut into thin slices 12  cherry tomatoes, halved Add yogurt, cilantro, garlic, chile and salt to blender or food processor.  Blend for 45-60 seconds.  Tear spinach into bite-sized pieces and add to other vegetables in a large bowl.  Toss gently.  Serve with cilantro yogurt dressing on the side. Nutrient Analysis, 1 serving: 50 Calories, tr Fat, 3 g Fiber, 250 mg Sodium, 0 g Sat Fat, 1 mg Cholesterol Exchange: 1 vegetable

Turkey Burritos

TURKEY BURRITOS Makes:  4 servings 1 cup coarsely shredded carrot ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon chili powder ¼ cup plain lowfat yogurt Juice of one lime 2 cups cooked turkey breast, shredded ½ cup tomato, seeded and diced Shredded lettuce ¼ cup shredded lowfat Cheddar cheese 8 corn tortillas Combine carrots, cumin, chili powder, yogurt and lime juice in a bowl.  Mix thoroughly.  Add turkey breast and tomato and toss gently.  Warm tortillas on griddle.  Divide turkey mixture into eight equal portions and arrange in warmed tortillas.  Garnish with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese. Nutrient Analysis: 1 serving 300 calories, 7 g Fat, 3 g Fiber, 155 mg Sodium, 2.5 g Sat Fat, 56 mg Cholesterol Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 6 Meat, 2 Bread, 1 Fat