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Healthy, Festive Cinco
de Mayo Tips
All materials courtesy of
Hormel |
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(Family Features) As Cinco de Mayo approaches, it is
easy to see how Hispanic influences have been
incorporated into this country’s vocabulary, holiday
celebrations and pop culture.
Despite the cultural immersion, when it comes to serving
authentic Mexican foods, many are not sure what to
serve. According to a Hormel Foods survey, 38 percent of
adults were unable to identify carne asada with black
beans as a traditional Cinco de Mayo meal.
Contrary to popular belief, traditional Cinco de Mayo
dishes do not have to be fried or calorie-dense. Offer
your guests healthy and traditional choices with help
from an expert.
“Traditional Mexican fare consists of low-calorie,
nutrient-rich ingredients such as beans, rice, vegetables
and fruits,” said Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, MS, RD, LD,
CPT, and founder of Hispanic Food Communications, Inc.
Klinger offers a few tips on how to create a Cinco de
Mayo fiesta that captures the essence of a traditional
Mexican meal, with plenty of flavor.
Choose meats that are full of flavor, not of fat
A grill is often the center of a Cinco de Mayo celebration,
placing the focus of the meal on proteins such as beef
and pork. Provide nutritious choices for your guests by
offering lean meat, such as Hormel® Always Tender®
pork. A pre-marinated variety, such as lemon pepper or
mesquite barbecue, adds additional flavoring while
saving time.
Dip into the party
Using beans as a main ingredient in your dip provides a
tasty appetizer full of fiber and antioxidants. To create a
crowd-pleasing dip, Tasty Frijoles Especiales, cook and
mash one can of black or pinto beans. Mix in a can or jar
of Mexican-made salsa and a teaspoon of lime juice. Top
with an even sprinkling of queso fresco or Monterey Jack
cheese to finish. Serve in a colorful platter with baked
tortillas, and wait for the compliments to roll in.
Keep the fiesta fires burning:
After the party has ended, use your leftover ingredients
to make a traditional Mexican rice dish. Begin by cooking
your family’s favorite rice on the stove. Toss a
chicken-flavored bouillon cube with uncooked rice into
boiling water. After the flavored rice is cooked, mix in
salsa, black beans and corn. Finally, add the leftover
meat - grilled and chopped - to create a healthy and
flavorful meal or snack.
For more Cinco de Mayo recipes for your celebration,
visit
Hormel Recipes.
About the survey
This Hormel Foods study was conducted by telephone
within the United States by Harris Interactive between
February 7 and 9, 2008 among 1,011 U.S. adults ages 18
and over. For full survey methodology and all survey
results please contact
colleen.hart@bm.com.
Courtesy of Family Features
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