Mexican Sunrise

Vegetarian
Health score
17%
Mexican Sunrise
45 min.
4
388kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Mexican Sunrise recipe! This vibrant and refreshing dish is perfect for those who appreciate the bright flavors of fresh fruit combined with a touch of sweetness. Imagine biting into juicy, ripe mango and honeydew melon, perfectly complemented by a hint of zesty lemon juice. The addition of crispy, cinnamon-sugar-coated tortillas adds a delightful crunch, making this dish not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds.

Whether you're looking for a unique side dish to accompany your meal or a light dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth, the Mexican Sunrise is versatile enough to fit any occasion. With just 45 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up this vegetarian delight that serves four, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or casual get-togethers with friends.

Not only is this recipe a visual masterpiece, but it also boasts a balanced caloric profile, with each serving containing approximately 388 calories. The combination of fresh fruits and nonfat frozen vanilla yogurt ensures that you can indulge without the guilt. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your guests with this stunning and delicious Mexican Sunrise!

Ingredients

  •  flour tortillas reduced-fat (10 in.)
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • lb wedges honeydew melon 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • 1.3 lb firm-ripe mango 
  • cups nonfat vanilla yogurt frozen (see notes)
  • 0.5 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife

Directions

  1. On a flat plate, mix 1/4 cup of the sugar with cinnamon.
  2. Stack tortillas, and with a small knife, notch edges to make sunburst rim; reserve scraps for other uses.
  3. Cut tortillas in half, rub sides lightly with water, and coat, 1 piece at a time, with cinnamon sugar. Arrange pieces in a single layer on 2 baking sheets (12 by 15 in.).
  4. Bake in a 400 oven until tortillas are lightly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes; switch pans halfway through baking.
  5. Meanwhile, peel and pit mango. Seed and peel melon.
  6. Cut mango and melon into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes, or cube half of each and thinly slice remainder.
  7. Mix fruit with lemon juice.
  8. Arrange fruit equally on salad or dessert plates.
  9. In a 6- to 8-inch frying pan over high heat, melt remaining 1/4 cup sugar, shaking and tilting pan to mix dry sugar into syrup until liquid is amber color; remove from heat. At once, put frozen yogurt beside fruit, lean tortillas against frozen yogurt, and quickly drizzle desserts with melted sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Calories388kcal
Protein8.3%
Fat4.98%
Carbs86.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.21
Glycemic Load
29.63
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
17.570869715317%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.14mg
Delphinidin
0.03mg
Pelargonidin
0.03mg
Catechin
2.44mg
Epigallocatechin
0.05mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
0.55mg
Hesperetin
1.63mg
Naringenin
0.16mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:388.11kcal
19.41%
Fat:2.25g
3.47%
Saturated Fat:0.76g
4.77%
Carbohydrates:88.33g
29.44%
Net Carbohydrates:84.33g
30.67%
Sugar:77.7g
86.34%
Cholesterol:2.45mg
0.82%
Sodium:203.69mg
8.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.45g
16.91%
Vitamin C:77.24mg
93.62%
Vitamin A:1607.26IU
32.15%
Folate:109.9µg
27.48%
Calcium:236.43mg
23.64%
Potassium:767.33mg
21.92%
Phosphorus:210.21mg
21.02%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
19.82%
Selenium:12.52µg
17.88%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.61%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.33%
Fiber:4g
16%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14%
Magnesium:48.16mg
12.04%
Vitamin K:11.83µg
11.26%
Vitamin B3:2.22mg
11.12%
Copper:0.22mg
10.94%
Vitamin B12:0.58µg
9.6%
Vitamin E:1.4mg
9.34%
Zinc:1.23mg
8.22%
Iron:1.11mg
6.18%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
4.96%
Source:My Recipes