Low Calorie Recipe for Cha-Cha Mexican Stew
by Sky Taylor, Diet Bites
Hear the fiesta music baying softly in the background? It's compliments of our low calorie recipe for Cha-Cha Mexican Stew - a healthy mix of veggies and spices that is low in calories and dynamite on the tongue! So easy to make that you can play your Spanish guitar and sing while preparing.
This low calorie recipe is also great for vegetarians. For meat-eaters, feel free to add a few chunks of cooked lean meat, such as pork tenderloin.
Ingredients for this Low Calorie Mexican Stew
One 15 ounce can of drained kidney beans
One 15 ounce can of drained whole corn
One 15 ounce can of Mexican style chopped/diced tomatoes
One 15 ounce can of Chicken Broth
One small diced onion
One-forth 'bunch' of cilantro, chopped
One Tablespoon of Olive Oil
One Package of Taco Seasoning (mild or hot)
Heat olive oil and add chopped onion and cilantro. Cook until onion is tender. Add remaining ingredients and continue to cook until hot.
The entire recipe contains just under 1,000 calories and makes a giant pot.
Serve with a few crushed corn chips and grated cheese if desired, but be certain to account for additional calories. Rice also makes a fantastic addition to this tasty Mexican stew.
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