Mexican food......

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Mexican food......
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Thu, 01-22-2004 - 10:26am
DH and I cook and eat out Mexican food quite often (hence the chili pepper icon lol), and I'm looking for "SBD-friendly" ideas. When we go out, we normally split a plate of beef fajitas. I'm thinking if I get a cup of tortilla soup and eat some of the fajita meat, maybe a dab of guacamole, but skip the tortillas and chips, that would be alright. Any ideas/suggestions about this, and Mexican in general?

Thanks,

jill

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Thu, 01-22-2004 - 12:35pm

Fajitas are a great idea.

       

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Thu, 01-22-2004 - 12:50pm
You eat like I do at Mexican restaurants (I'm in Ph II), except I do eat a few chips (I counted out to keep from snarfing the whole basket and then moved out of arm's reach) with salsa and guacamole rather than indulging in the accompanying wraps, beans, rice, and other sides/garnishments. I think you're doing a good thing.









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Thu, 01-22-2004 - 1:02pm
YUMMY!
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Thu, 01-22-2004 - 2:47pm
Ah, but for me, 1/3 of an avocado IS skimping on the guacamole lol. We (DH, DS and I) have actually been known to fight over the last bite of guacamole! LOL

The black bean soup is a good idea, although I don't know of any places around here that serve it. Unfortunately for me, our favorite Mexican restaurant serves "charro" (pinto) beans to die for. (whimper, whimper, sniffle)

BTW, are pinto beans allowed in Phase 2? I might could go 2 weeks (for Phase 1) without them, but doubt I'd last much more than that!

Thanks,

jill

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Thu, 01-22-2004 - 2:49pm
Thanks :o)

I'm looking forward to a few chips in Phase 2. Just hope I can hold out til then. Chips and salsa are pretty much a staple/daily fare around my house so that's gonna be tough.

jill

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Thu, 01-22-2004 - 2:50pm
Thanks, Mel! I actually don't like lettuce (I know, strange), so for now I'll just skip the tortillas and look forward to using the whole wheat ones in Phase 2. :o)

jill

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Thu, 01-22-2004 - 3:12pm
Yes pinto beans are allowed in P2.
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Fri, 01-23-2004 - 9:56am
Boy Jill, I am ANXIOUSLY awaiting replies to your post! I'm a Mexican foodaholic too, and I really miss it! I'm wondering if when we get to Phase 2 we could do an enchilada type of thing with corn tortillas or pita or something and low-fat cheese.

Mary Jane in Tucson, AZ

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Fri, 01-23-2004 - 11:05am

Phase 2 we could do an enchilada type of thing with corn tortillas or pita or something and low-fat cheese.


I'm a mexican food addict also.

       

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Fri, 01-23-2004 - 11:56am
OMG! Great Posts & so great ideas. DH loves Mexican food! Already getting some ideas for a P1 meal of fajitas or tacos - in lettuce for me & shells for him! TY!

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