Or eat nachos, tacos and fajitas? Most Americans think May 5th celebrates Mexico’s independence, but it actually celebrates a battle against France 50 years after Mexico had become a nation. The History Channel has a cute, short video explaining why we suddenly stock up on Margarita mix and salsa…and why The United States celebrates the day on a larger scale than Mexico (we are a peculiar nation). Check it out:
https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/cinco-de-mayo
If you plan to eat Mexican food this weekend there are plenty of choices to fit a healthy lifestyle…it’s not all about chips and alcohol. 🙂 In fact, if you’ve ever actually been to Mexico you’ll have found that much of their food is based on home made yumminess and lots of fresh produce! Here are a few ideas to balance out our American versions of their food:
- Guacamole! It takes 5 minutes to make and it’s oh-so-good! https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/perfect_guacamole/
- Fresh salsa. Forget the stuff in the can…fresh is amazing! https://cookieandkate.com/2018/best-red-salsa-recipe/
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. There are a million versions of this soup and it’s easy to tweak to your own tastes. Leave the tortillas out and this soup freezes beautifully for later. http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/chicken-tortilla-soup/
- Corn and Black Bean Salsa…or Salad. I double or triple this recipe when I bring it to celebrations so I can use it as a salad…pop some protein on top and you have a delicious meal! https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/corn–n–black-bean-salsa
- Fish Tacos. Again, so many versions to play with, but whatever you pick load that taco up with fresh tomatoes, mangoes, onions, cabbage, etc. I would opt for the full-fat version of sour cream and you can use the tortillas or serve the fillings over a bed or greens to make it into a salad. http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/fish-tacos-with-lime-cilantro-crema
- Or go a bit more authentic and eat fresh! When I got to go to Mexico years ago I was amazed to find that their ‘normal’ meal was eggs, tomatoes, avocado, whatever fresh fruit was in season and maybe a little meat or fish on the side. It was simple & delicious!
