5 Healthy Cinco de Mayo Snacks
Have a healthy Cinco de Mayo fiesta with these recipes for fresh salsas, guacamole, and homemade corn tortilla chips that will let you indulge in the holiday without derailing your diet. Not only do these salsas and guac taste amazing, they don’t have any of the hidden sugars, sodium, and preservatives that are often found in prepared versions from the grocery store. Roasted Tomato Salsa
Fresh tomato salsa can be whipped up in minutes, but with just a little extra effort (ha
Baked Corn Tortilla Chips
How many times have you reached mindlessly into a bag of mediocre tortilla chips, shoveling one after another into your mouth? Those fried crisps are loaded with fat, calories, and sodium that adds up fast! Why do that, when it’s quick and easy to make your own healthy chips with actual corn tortillas? These baked corn tortilla chips taste fresh and have a satisfying crunch you’ll love, without the guilt. Total Time: 20 min.
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: 15 min.
Yield: 1
Chunky Rainbow Salsa
It’s easy to “eat the rainbow” with this vibrantly colored salsa made with tomato, mango, avocado and bell peppers. Want to make it spicy? Add finely chopped jalapeño or habanero. Serve with baked corn tortilla chips, eat as a side salad, or spoon onto grilled fish, chicken, or pork chops. Total Time: 15 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 8 servings, about ⅓ cup each Ingredients:
1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped
1 medium green (or red or yellow) bell pepp
All the GUAC
Whether you’re adding it to your baked potato, enjoying it with Mexican food, or eating it as a snack, get ready to love this guacamole. Total Time: 10 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 10 servings, ¼ cup each Ingredients:
4 ripe medium avocados, peeled, seeds removed, mashed
1 medium tomato, seeds removed, finely chopped
½ sweet white onion, finely chopped
2 medium chiles (like jalapeno, Serrano, or Anaheim), seeds and veins removed, finely chopped (op
Salsa Verde
This fresh, vibrantly flavored salsa verde is great on everything from tacos, burgers, and fish to baked potatoes and omelets. Tomatillos are widely available at larger grocery stores, and often are quite inexpensive at ethnic markets and produce stands. For a smokier flavor, roast tomatillos according the the tips in this recipe. Want to use it as a dip? Total Time: 25 min.
Prep Time: 25 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 8 servings, about ¼ cup each Ingredients:
1 lb. tomat
Roasted Tomato Salsa
Fresh tomato salsa can be whipped up in minutes, but with just a little extra effort (hardly any), you can enjoy the rich, smoky flavor of this roasted tomato salsa. Want to kick the flavor up a notch? Roast the jalapeño along with the tomatoes, for a sweet and smoky pepper that is less spicy than raw jalapeño. Total Time: 50 min.
Prep Time: 20 min.
Cooking Time: 20 min.
Yield: 6 servings, about ¼ cup each Ingredients:
1 lb. tomatoes, cut in half
½ medium onion, cut in h
