Get some zing in your summer cooking with healthy Mexican meals

13/08/17

Whether you’re cooking for long summer barbecue nights or a cosy winter supper, a healthy and warming Mexican meal is a good value, classic family supper. And when you can easily throw it together with one of our handmade spice blends, it’s even better!

Mexican food and its deep and tasty flavours have evolved over centuries. The ideas behind tortilla, salsa and enchiladas come to us straight from the Aztecs. And they're still as juicy and enjoyable for today's dinner table.

Easy health Mexican recipes

There’s something for everyone in the JD Seasonings healthy flavours range to ramp up for the taste explosion in a variety of Mexican-inspired dishes. The delicious chilli con carne mix is an absolute classic and has a subtle and smoky mix of chilli, garlic granules, onion powder, cumin, paprika, oregano and thyme.

Add it to some lean minced beef and kidney beans and you’ve got a tasty slimming treat. Add some sour cream on top for a cooling twist if you’re not watching your waistline. And there’s no sugar or other nasties hidden in there – it’s 100% natural.

Healthy Mexican meals for the family

Our fajita mix ramps up the paprika to the next level in a mix that brings together its deep smokiness with garlic granules, cumin, onion powder, oregano and chilli. These make for a simple and healthy weeknight dinner. It’s also a fantastic way to get the kids involved in healthy eating. Let them help you stir the mix into simple skinned and sliced chicken then let them loose with fresh salad to fill their own tortilla wraps.

Garlic takes the lead in our Mexican rub, sitting alongside cumin, salt, chilli, onion powder, oregano, cinnamon and cloves. Add the zing of this particular hand-blended mix to chicken, beef, pork, fish or vegetables to create authentic flavours – all without additives or sugar.

Our chilli con carne and fajita mixes are great for families where some or all of you are following a healthy eating or slimming plan. Or even if you just want the peace of mind that everyone you cook for is eating well. They’ll feed everyone with four servings in each pack and the contents are suitable for vegetarians. It’s just up to you what you create with them next!