Diets
Light Menu for After the Mexican Independence Celebrations
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Kiwilimón - 2018-10-16T09:10:27.236819Z
We know that the celebrations of the Patriotic Holidays in Mexico were filled with typical and delicious food, but we also understand that many of us overindulged in these foods. Therefore, it's time to balance the calories and shed those extra pounds gained over the weekend.
How can we reduce that extra weight from the festive Mexican food? It's very easy, but it requires dedication.
Here we provide a menu and recipes that will allow us to prepare delicious and nutritious dishes throughout the week.
It will be important to prepare a list throughout the week to know what will be cooked and how we will combine the dishes to balance the calories. Also, let’s not forget that at least 30 minutes of daily exercise are important for maintaining stable health.
Desserts
Strawberry and Yogurt Gelatin. This delicious and light strawberry and yogurt gelatin will delight you and is ideal when you're looking for a low-calorie and healthy dessert.
Yogurt, Granola, and Berries
This breakfast is delicious and perfect for starting a good day. This recipe can also be served as a dessert by swapping granola for meringues.
[caption id=attachment_4127 align=alignnone width=573] Strawberry Gelatin with Yogurt[/caption]
Main Dishes
Grilled Chicken with Tomato Sauce. A tasty chicken breast accompanied by a cherry tomato and corn sauce.
Fish in Light Tomato Sauce. This recipe is very simple and perfect for a beginner in the kitchen. The flavor of the tomato sauce pairs perfectly with the taste of the fish.
Fish Wrapped with Tomato and Pasta. A delicious dish for a casual meal, the fish packets with tomato sauce and linguine pasta will please everyone, even the kids.
Chicken Salad in Pita Bread. The chicken salad is a very tasty and easy-to-make recipe. This recipe features touches of celery and mandarin that make it spectacular.
Salmon with Tropical Sauce. This salmon recipe features a chipotle mayonnaise and a pineapple sauce on top.
[caption id=attachment_4128 align=alignnone width=573] Fish wrapped with pasta[/caption]
Soups
Greek Lemon Soup (Avgolemono). This lemon soup, known as Avgolémono, contains rice and shredded chicken and has a delicious creamy texture! Avgolémono is the Greek name for the mixture of egg and lemon used in Mediterranean sauces and soups.
[caption id=attachment_4129 align=alignnone width=573] Greek Lemon Soup[/caption]