Jan 30, 2017

Looking for some healthy alternatives to the usual game day goodies? Here is a twist on a classic margarita recipe along with a healthier nacho. Perfect for the big game!!!!

 

Skinny Beer-garitas

 

•             2 cups frozen limeade (recipe below)

•             2 bottles of light beer

•             ½ cup white tequila

 

Limeade:

 

•             1 cup fresh lime juice 2 limes for zesting

•             1 ½ cups of water

•             ½ cup Splenda sugar blend

 

To make the limeade:

Zest two limes. In a large saucepan, combine water, Splenda and lime zest and heat until Splenda is completely dissolved.

Remove from heat and allow to cool at room temperature.

Stir in lime juice and freeze your limeade concentrate until ready to use.

 

To make the beer-garitas:

In a pitcher, combine frozen limeade, 2 beers and ½ cup of tequila. Place pitcher in the freezer overnight until frozen through, then mix so that it is in slushy form and serve. Enjoy!!!!!

 

Nutrition Info:  1 (6 oz.) serving= 231 calories; 0g fat; 6.2g carbs;

Recipe courtesy of:  Eat Yourself Skinny

 

Chicken and Black Bean Nachos

Serves: 6 Prep: 10min Cook: 15min Total: 25min

Ingredients:

• 6 oz tortilla chips (round chips are preferable)     
• 1 can (16 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup chicken breast, cooked and cubed
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• juice of 2 limes
• 1/2 cup light sour cream
• chopped cilantro
• Salsa (either fresh, or your favorite bottled salsa)
• Pickled Jalapenos

 

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425F. Arrange the chips in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Spoon the beans evenly over the chips, then top with the cheese, chicken, and onion. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling. Remove.
2. Combine the lime juice, sour cream, and cilantro. Spoon over the nachos. Top with the salsa and jalapenos.

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Nutritional Facts per serving

CALORIES	366.2 CAL
FAT	18.7 G
SATURATED FAT	7.9 G
SODIUM	593.6 MG
CARBOHYDRATES	31.7 G
TOTAL SUGARS	2.2 G
DIETARY FIBER	5.2 G
PROTEIN	20.5 G

 

Recipe Courtesy of Cook This Not That

Hope Danielson, Director of Health and Wellness for County Market

 

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