MEXICAN MEALS FOR WEIGHT LOSS: TOSTADAS DE LOW CARB PICADILLO 🇲🇽 getting in your veggies has never been so flavorful or easy! This low calorie, lower carb, AND high protein meal prep will easily become one of your favorites.
1. Roast the poblano peppers using your preferred method. Air fry at 375° F for 10 minutes and let them sweat for 10 minutes.
2. Chop all vegetables (except 1/4 of the onion and tomatoes) into bite size pieces while you wait.
3. Once the peppers are cooled, deseed, devein, and remove the stem. Chop into bite size pieces.
4. Blend the tomatoes, 1/4 of an onion, 3 garlic cloves, 1/2 cup water, and chicken bouillon to taste.
5. Grease a pan and brown the chicken for 4-5 minutes. Season with salt, 3 minced garlic, and pepper.
6. Add the chopped onions and jalapeños. Cook for 3 minutes.
7. Add in the carrots and poblano peppers. Mix well before adding the tomato sauce.
8. Bring the heat down to a simmer, add the zucchini, and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through.
9. Divide into 4 equal servings (~1 cup of picadillo).
10. Air Fryer Tostadas: add oil spray to low calorie tortillas and cook for 6-8 minutes at 390° F, flip the tortilla halfway.
11. One serving of tostadas: 4 air fryer tostadas, 40 grams non fat Greek yogurt, 1 serving of picadillo, and 14 grams queso fresco.