Nutrition Information
Servings: 2
Size: 1 quesadilla (3 triangles)
Old Points: 4 pts
Points+: 5 pts
Calories: 211
Calories: 211
Fat: 10 g
Carb: 15 g
Fiber: 8 g
Protein: 22 g
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 563 mg
Sodium: 563 mg
Cholesterol: 30 mg
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1. Use shredded cabbage instead of shredded lettuce
2. Use fish instead of ground beef (Milestone says: try extra lean ground beef, ground turkey or chicken as options, too!)
3. Use low-fat cheese instead of regular cheese
4. Use raw jalepeno peppers rather than pickled jalepeno peppers
5. Use homemade guacamole instead of store-bought (Milestone says: Don't have time? Whole Foods does have a clean, store-made guacamole that is made in-house and is delicious!)
6. Use whole-wheat tortillas instead of white-flour tortillas
7. Use whole beans instead of refried
8. Use home-made pico de gallo instead of store-bought salsa
9. Use light beer instead of regular beer
1½ ounces (3 tablespoons/about 1½ small limes) fresh lime juice
1 ounce (2 tablespoons/about ½ of a medium orange) fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon light agave nectar
1 lime wedge or round, for garnish
Fresca soda
Mix to taste.
Do you have a favorite skinny margarita or Mexican food recipe!? Share with us! We'd love to hear how you make your favorite foods healthier. Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Sources: http://www.skinnytaste.com/
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Wellness/food-swaps-healthier-cinco-de-mayo/story?id=23560893#8
http://cookieandkate.com/2012/fresh-margaritas/
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