Tacos are a favorite food staple in Texas, and this Shrimp Taco recipe is a great and easy twist for a quick summer dinner. The cooked shrimp is a great way to include seafood in your diet, while the Southwestern Watermelon Salsa provides a flavorful, refreshing, and low sodium alternative to traditional salsa. You can use whole wheat tortillas to include more whole grains to your meal.
Quick Zucchini Beef Boats Recipe
A quick and easy zucchini beef recipe which tastes great and is easy to prepare. See how to make a 5-star beef zucchini in 30 minutes!
Southwest Chicken Soup
Southwest Chicken Soup is a hearty and healthy soup your family will love. This robust soup gets its flavor from spices instead of sodium.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 each onion chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 cups chicken breasts chopped, cooked
- 16 ounce can low sodium pinto beans rinsed and drained
- 14.5 ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes un-drained
- 8.25 ounce can no salt added whole kernel corn drained
- 4.5 ounce can green chilies chopped, un-drained
- 14.5 can chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 6 tablespoons reduced fat, sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
Servings: 1 cup servings
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Instructions
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and garlic; saute 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add chicken, beans, tomatoes, corn, chilies, chicken broth and cumin.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
- Turn heat off and squeeze in lime juice.
- Ladle soup into bowls; top with sour cream and cilantro.
Recipe Notes
Extra Easy Hummus
Homemade hummus is simple to make and easy to enjoy! Try our recipe with vegetables, toast, chips, or spread on a sandwich.
Ingredients
- One 15-ounce can of unsalted garbanzo beans drained liquid reserved
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
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Instructions
- In a blender or food processor combine all ingredients.
- Blend on low speed, gradually adding reserved bean liquid until desired consistency is achieved.
Garlic Lime Chicken
Looking for a great way to cut calories, sodium, and still have a delicious meal? Check out this recipe for Garlic Lime Chicken!