Light Mexican options for September 15th

National holidays are a happy season due to the varied and traditional dishes we prepare to enjoy with loved ones, but they often also represent days of feasting that leave us wishing for lighter options for September 15th.While pozole is healthy when eaten in appropriate portions, there are many other ways to have lighter Mexican options for these national holidays, and to achieve this, you just need to add more vegetables or lean meats, for example.Below, we share some recipes for typical national holiday dishes, in lighter versions.Grilled Vegetable SopesThese sopes do not use dough; instead, we use some nopales, making them a perfect light starter for this September 15th. With the nopales, you include some fiber, and if you use un-fried refried beans, you will have an even lighter option.Vegetarian PambazosPambazos are a must on a Mexican night; they are traditionally filled with potatoes and chorizo, but you can also make a bit of vegetarian filling of potatoes with rajas to reduce the fat content and you will have a lighter yet equally delicious version.Cauliflower PozoleThis cauliflower pozole with chicken, chiles, and spices is a lighter version of authentic pozole, perfect for not missing out on the delights of the national holidays. Replacing pork with chicken is a great way to avoid eating excess fat, and the cauliflower provides fiber. You can also try a vegan pozole if you prefer.Chicken TingaThe tinga tostadas are another dish that cannot be missed on September 15th and are always a good option for weekly meals because, in its chicken version, tinga is a balanced dish with lean meat.Additionally, chicken tinga recipes are commonly classified as easy chicken recipes, being very quick to prepare and very tasty, and you can also use it to make pambazos.We hope these options allow you to celebrate the national holidays in a lighter way while still enjoying the delicious flavors of Mexican food.