Cinco De Mayo .... Good Eats!

With Cinco De Mayo just right around the corner you know your diet for the next few days will consist of a cold margarita and some yummy tacos, chips and salsa. But to help prevent those extra pounds here's a light and healthier margarita and taco recipe from Bethenny Frankel.

Vegan Tacos 1 pound ground meatless crumbles (I used Yves) 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 4 whole wheat crunchy taco shells 4 whole wheat soft taco shells Chicken Tacos 1 pound lean ground chicken 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes Taco Topping Options: ¼ heart of romaine lettuce, shredded ½ cup reduced fat shredded vegan cheddar cheese 1 cup nonfat vegan yogurt or vegan sour cream mixed with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 cup medium salsa verde guacamole chopped tomato

Vegan Tacos Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and put over medium heat. Place meatless crumbles in pan. Add all the other ingredients, sauté to warm and combine flavors. Stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon or spatula, until the meat is browned. Set aside. Wrap the tortillas in a towel and heat in the microwave for 15 to 30 seconds. Serve still wrapped in the towel to keep them warm. To serve put the meat, tortillas and toppings out and pass the places. Everyone can enjoy assembling their own taco Chicken Tacos Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and put over medium heat. Crumble the ground chicken into the pan. Add all the other ingredients and cook, sitring and breaing up the meat with a wooden spoon or spatula, until the meat is browned. Set aside. Wrap the tortillas in a towel and heat in the microwave for 15 to 30 seconds. Serve still wrapped in the towel to keep them warm. To serve put the meat, tortillas and toppings out and pass the places. Everyone can enjoy assembling their own taco And of course don't forget to compliment your Tacos with a glass of Skinnygirl Margarita!

2 oz of Clear Premium Tequila (count 1, 2 while you pour, no need for measuring) Tiny splash of Orange Liquor Juice of 4 Fresh Lime Wedges To serve on the rocks, combine all ingredients over a glass of ice and garnish with a lime wedge Enjoy! credits: www.bethenny.com