Roasted Serrano Salsa recipe – 46 calories

Roasted Serrano Salsa recipe – 46 calories

Ingredients:
6 serrano chilies
1 lb tomato, finely diced
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons red onions, minced
2 tablespoons cilantro, diced
2 tablespoons yellow bell peppers, diced
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation:
1. In a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, cook the serrano peppers until blackened.
2. Remove half of the blackened skin and discard.
3. Chop the chilies and combine them with the remaining ingredients.
4. Let stand 1 hour.
5. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Servings: 3 cups

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 46
Calories from fat: 3
Total fat: 0.4g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Total carbs: 10.3g
Fiber: 2.4g
Protein: 1.8g
WW points: 0

Mexican Cashews recipe – 85 calories

Mexican Cashews recipe – 85 calories

Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups cashews
1 egg white
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons sugar
vegetable oil cooking spray

Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
2. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with some vegetable oil cooking spray.
3. In a medium bowl, whip the egg white with a few drops of water until frothy.
4. Add the cashew nuts to the egg white and toss to mix.
5. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cashews to a clean large bowl.
6. In a small bowl, mix the spices together and then sprinkle on top of the cashews; toss to coat.
7. Spread the cashew mixture in one layer on the baking sheet.
8. Bake for about 25-35 minutes (or until the cashews are crisp and browned), shaking or stirring once to make sure they toast evenly.
9. Transfer the cashews to another cool flat surface to cool and crisp.

Servings: 24

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 85
Calories from fat: 60
Total fat: 6.7g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Total carbs: 5.2g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 2.4g
WW points: 2