Southwest Recipes

This is a really filling soup that's easy to make. Each serving is a hearty 2 cups!

A recipe that is full of great taste and loaded with potassium.

Quick and nutritious, this zesty take on pasta salad is a family favorite. Garnish with fresh herbs and black olives.

Loaded with flavor and ultra satisfying

i make my own chicken stock but you could use low fat/low sodium broth in place of the homemade stock

I got this recipe from the Light & Tasty magazine - its a comforting casserole. I prepare the recipe into two baking dishes (4x9) and freeze one for another night. The nutritional info I recorded uses reduced-fat cream cheese and milk - you can make it with the fat-free that the recipe calls for and save some fat & calories.

A fast, easy grilled chicken that's great for leftovers too

A wonderful low-carb taco soup with a kick! Perfect on a cold day! My husband who is not dieting crumbles tortilla chips over the top.

Nice, flavorful and fairly quick. Recipe is for one but easy to make for two as well.

Indulge in this zesty lime flavored southwest style salad

Adapted from http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2009/09/cri
spy-southwest-chicken-wraps.html

I was inspired to write this recipe after having some lovely Santa Fe Chicken Salad from the deli counter at my local grocery store. I'm guessing they didn't make a low-fat version. I intend to stick to this low-cal version from now on.

easy and nutritious and not just for breakfast!!

I created this soup after having enjoying a "Thai Sweet Potato Soup" at a vegan restaurant. I thought, "Hey why not give it a bit of a smokey mexican inspired twist." I always use frozen veggies over can and no-salt-added stock and canned tomatoes to cut way back on the sodium. You could garnish with cheddar or tex-mex cheese, and/or sour cream and sliced green onions - but it's "creamy" and flavourful enough as is.

~ Enjoy

I was craving southwest salad but didn't want to spend the time making it, so I used a cup of Alexia Chipotle Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Vegetables. This is so tasty and so good and not to mention low in calories!!

The flavor and colors of the southwest combine in this delicious vegetarian one-dish wonder. Making your own "pesto" is easy, cooking quinoa is so easy a baby could do it, and the rest is just a classic stir-fry. Keep this in your fridge at work for easy lunches, or bring it to a potluck where you know the vegetarians and vegans will appreciate it!

Yummy quinoa dish that is served cold and is great for packing for school or work :) *NOTE* Can add some avocado on the top for extra tastiness! It's high in fiber and protein! Yum!

Fantastic!! Adapted from a Food Network recipe to reduce the calories and sodium content.

I loooovvvveee southwest salad, but sometimes I am not in the mood for a salad. try this filling but healthy version of south west chicken!!

Light, easy to make summer salad... perfect for dining on the back porch!