Mexican Meals for Weight Loss: Espagueti Verde | Jai
Mexican Meals for Weight Loss: Espagueti Verde
25 mins prepServes 4
This highly requested Espagueti Verde recipe will satisfy your pasta craving while keeping you on track with your fitness journey. It's a healthy, high-protein Mexican pasta dish perfect for weight loss and meal prepping.
1. Cook pasta according to the package. Reserve 1/2 c of pasta water.
2. Wash and dry 2 poblano peppers. Roast using your preferred method. I air fry at 400* F for 10 minutes.
3. Place in a bag (or leave in air fryer) for 10-15 minutes before peeling and removing the seeds.
4. Add the poblano peppers, cottage cheese, laughing cow wedges, cilantro, onion, chicken bouillon, almond milk, and seasonings of choice to the blender. Blend until smooth.
5. Add 2 tbsp of light margarine to a pan and melt.
6. Add crema verde and simmer for 10 minutes. Use pasta water to thin out sauce to your desire consistency.
7. Add cooked pasta and mix well.
8. Top with 1 cup fat free mozzarella cheese.
9. Season four 4 ounce thinly sliced chicken breast and spray with avocado oil to taste.
10. Air fry at 400° F for 6-8 minutes.
11. Divide into 4 equal servings - ~1 cup. Serve with 4 ounces of air fried chicken breast and 1 cup broccoli.
