My Biggest Weakness.....MEXICAN FOOD!!!!

Well, we have Life Group tonight and all I could think of was "MEXICAN FOOD"!!!!  You know when you just want it and that's all you can think about.  In the back of my mind I am trying to figure out how to do this without KILLING what all I am working toward.  I look in the pantry.....No refried beans.  No Spanish rice mix. So I stood there for a minute and chose to take things into my own hands. 
Here is what I did.......
No refried beans......No problem.....
(** I buy the large container of Taco Seasoning that you can get at Sam's/Costco)
1 can pinto beans- DO NOT DRAIN
1 can light red kidney beans- drained
1 tsp. onion powder
1 Tbs. taco seasoning
1/2 tsp. cumin

Mash up the pinto beans with the liquid.  Not pureed but just mashed with a potato masher or fork.  Add in the kidney beans and the other seasonings.  Stir to mix well.  I don't add any salt because the beans are already salty.  Place in an oven safe dish and bake for 30 minutes on 375 degrees. 

No Spanish Rice mix......NO PROBLEM

1 can chicken broth- low sodium
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning
1 cup of long grain rice

Bring broth, tomatoes and seasoning to a boil.  Stir in the rice, cover and reduce to simmer for 17 minutes.  Better than anything in a pouch!!!!! 

Taco Meat

1 package of Ground Turkey
1/4 cup Taco Seasoning (1 packet)
1/2 cup of salsa
3/4 cup of water
1 small can of green chili's

Brown the turkey.  Add in the seasoning, salsa, water and green chili's.  Cook over medium high heat until thick. 


It was SOOO EASY!!!!!  Key is that I made it and I know what is in all of it!!!!!!!!  The other way to make this a little better for your clean eating......We serve the meat and beans over lettuce like a taco salad.  Add some salsa, fat free sour cream and a small amount of cheese.  Another great thing to add is roasted vegetables.  I always have carrots, onions and peppers that have been roasted in the fridge.  Throw them in and its like having a fajita salad!!!!!  YOU CAN"T GO WRONG!!!!!!! Skip the tortilla!!!!! 



Happy Eating!!!!!
Coach Pam