These 54 heart-healthy Mexican food ideas will take the place of the loaded nachos, over-stuffed burritos and greasy tacos we normally think of as our South of the Border favorites. You can definitely enjoy spicy flavors and authentic Mexican ingredients while still thinking about meals that are both wholesome and less caloric. Be inspired with, lighter versions of the classics and creative twists like these gluten-free, vegan, and paleo and overall healthy Mexican recipes.
Related: Easy Mexican Dessert Recipes
My mom is the biggest Mexican food fan in my family. She could eat Tex-Mex fare every day of the week, however the bottomless bowls of chips, cheesy appetizers and entrees aren’t always kind to the waistline—or your cardiovascular system. But it’s easy to bring the fiesta home while reinventing these dishes into fresher, heart-healthy recipes.
What Mexican food is heart-healthy?
- Opt for lean protein. Choosing chicken, shrimp, beans, and even leaner cuts of steak will reduce the unhealthy fats you’ll find in the richer pork, stewed beef and fried items.
- Go for low-fat dairy. When you make your own Mexican food, you can reduce the amount of cheese or make swaps like using non-fat Greek yogurt in place of sour cream.
- Choose corn over flour tortillas. Not only is this an easy way to turn your dishes into gluten-free Mexican recipes, but it also reduces the fat and refined carbohydrates. And don’t forget options like brown or cauliflower rice bowls and salads or lettuce wraps, instead of burritos and enchiladas.
- Watch the dips and sauces. Salsa is a light and fresh, veggie-packed option, and guacamole, although high in calories, if loaded with heart-healthy unsaturated fats that a good for you when eaten in moderations. But beware of queso and other creamy sauces.
- Keep the beans, but pass on the refried ones. Beans are a great way to add fiber and plant-based protein to your diet, but some of those refried beans use large amounts of lard or shortening. You can either make them yourself and use smaller amounts of healthier fats, or try stewed pinto beans or even a bean salad.
These swaps, suggestions, and more are incorporated into the tacos, salads, skillets, casseroles and even a few sweets you’ll find in this collection of healthy Mexican recipes.
CLICK HERE PIN THIS COLLECTION OF HEART-HEALTHY MEXICAN FOOD IDEAS
More healthy recipes to try:
- 12 Whole30 Soup Recipes
- 40 Light and Healthy Chicken Salad Recipes
- 8 Easy, Healthy and Low-Carb Shrimp Recipes
Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
Crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, but not heavy and greasy like the usual fried versions of this easy Mexican appetizer or dinner that makes a perfect heart-healthy addition to your diet.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
Breakfast Tostada Stacks
Ready in ten minutes, this healthy Mexican recipe can be a protein-packed way to start the day, a delicious weekend brunch, or even weeknight breakfast for dinner.
Get the recipe: Breakfast Tostada Stacks
Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls
Make this easy Mexican chicken recipe in your crockpot, pile it on top of rice or cauliflower rice, then add your favorite fixin’s for a healthy flexible meal everyone can customize.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls
Quick and Healthy Chicken Enchiladas
This classic dish everyone loves can be quick and healthier.
Get the recipe: Quick and Healthy Chicken Enchiladas!
Slow Cooker Posole Rojo – Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew
This traditional recipe is perfect for serving a crowd.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Posole Rojo – Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew
Chicken Chilaquiles
Use some of that leftover chicken to make this healthy version of Mexican comfort food.
Get the recipe: Chicken Chilaquiles
White Chicken Chili
Hearty and healthy and perfect for cold nights or while watching the big game.
Get the recipe: White Chicken Chili
Chili Lime Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Easy, delicious, and nutritious with a hint of smoky spice to balance the natural sweetness and a squeeze of lime adds some zing.
Get the recipe: Chili Lime Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos
Nachos are a favorite for Mexican food lovers, and they can still be on the table when you make them yourself with lean, heart-healthy chicken.
Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos
Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Pork Tostadas
Let your slow cooker do the work, then pile on your favorite toppings.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Pork Tostadas
Mango Avocado Salsa
Sweet and tangy with just a hint of spice, and no raw onions or jalapenos, making it totally a kid-friendly dipto enjoy with fish tacos, on top of grilled chicken or steak, or with some tortilla chips.
Get the recipe: Mango Avocado Salsa
Healthy Mexican Casserole
A fast and easy family-friendly dish you’ll make over and over.
Get the recipe: Healthy Mexican Casserole
Mexican Cauliflower Rice Bowl
Vibrant, low carb, packed with veggies, and totally customizable.
Get the recipe: Mexican Cauliflower Rice Bowl
Skinny Black Bean and Veggie Mexican Pizza
Perfect for when you are craving pizza and nachos, but still want to fit into your jeans.
Get the recipe: Skinny Black Bean and Veggie Mexican Pizza
Mango Avocado Quinoa Chicken Salad
Sweet and tangy with a bit of spice, and perfect to make ahead for lunches all week.
Get the recipe: Mango Avocado Quinoa Chicken Salad
Guacamole Tacos with Southwestern Veggie Salsa
Black Bean Spinach Baked Quesadillas
The kids will eat their beans and greens when you pack them into a cheesy favorite.
Get the recipe: Black Bean Spinach Baked Quesadillas
Clean Eating Turkey Taco Salad
An easy weeknight meal that’s much lighter than the restaurant versions.
Get the recipe: Clean Eating Turkey Taco Salad
Vegan Mexican Rice and Lentils
A nutritious one-pot meatless Mexican meal that’s packed with flavor.
Get the recipe: Vegan Mexican Rice and Lentils
Salsa Egg Tacos
Add a little kick to your morning meal or have a Mexican breakfast for dinner.
Get the recipe: Salsa Egg Tacos
Pork and Quinoa Burrito Bowl
After you’ve made those tostadas, you can save the leftover pork for these hearty bowls.
Get the recipe: Pork and Quinoa Burrito Bowl
Slow Cooker Fire Roasted Shrimp Tacos
It only takes a little prep work to get tons of flavor and nutrients out of this delicous Mexican recipe.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Fire Roasted Shrimp Tacos
Chicken Taco Corn Chowder
A slightly spicy, soul-warming, satisfying mash-up of two comfort foods.
Get the recipe: Chicken Taco Corn Chowder
Chicken Enchilada Salad with Caesar Dressing
Caesar meets South of the Border to break you out of your salad rut.
Get the recipe: Chicken Enchilada Salad with Caesar Dressing
Chili Lime Steak Bites
This healthier Mexican food packs plenty of spicy and zesty flavor into tender pieces of sirloin steak for an appetizer or quick dinner that is a fiesta for your taste buds.
Get the recipe: Chili Lime Steak Bites
Mexican Pineapple Black Bean Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes
Perfect for Meatless Monday or a twist on Taco Tuesday, the sweet and spicy combo make a high fiber Mexican meal that you can make totally plant-based if you skip the dairy toppings.
Get the recipe: Mexican Pineapple Black Bean Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes
Skinny Grapefruit Margarita
Add sweet and sassy flavors to the classic Mexican cocktail, but keep it low in sugar and calorites with flavored seltzer and sweetened with just a bit of honey or agave.
Get the recipe: Skinny Grapefruit Margarita
Salsa Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
A Mexican meal that can be on the table in fifteen minutes is a total winner.
Get the recipe: Salsa Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
With only three basic ingredients (plus a few shakes of some spices), this healhty Mexican recipe makes it easy to feed the family one of their favorite dinners, even on a busy night.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Chili Lime Shrimp
A quick and easy Mexican recipe that packs a serious punch of flavor that you can make in under ten minutes then serve over rice or healthy cauliflower rice, in tacos or lettuce wraps, or on top of a salad.
Get the recipe: Chili Lime Shrimp
Instant Pot Chicken Posole
Use your pressure cooker to recreate this rich and flavorful Mexican dish in a fraction of the time it takes to make a traditional stew.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Posole
Flourless Mexican Chocolate Cookies
You’ll love this sweet and tender Mexican recip with deep, dark antioxidant-rich chocolate and the perfect kick of warm spices, but no butter or oil.
Get the recipe: Flourless Mexican Chocolate Cookies
Chili Lime Corn
A simple healthy side dish inspired by a favorite celebrity chef’s restaurant that adds a burst of flavor to your meal.
Get the recipe: Chili Lime Corn
Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken and Black Beans
It’s super easy to make a huge batch of tasty chicken to load onto tacos, salads, rice bowls, and more.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken and Black Beans
Heart-Healthy Salmon Tacos
This taco recipe swaps fried fish for sauteed salmon, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids known for reducing blood pressure and triglycerides, and the slaw adds extra crunch and nutrients.
Get the recipe: Heart-Healthy Salmon Tacos
Easy Guacamole
A kid-friendly version of everyon’e favorite Mexican dip that it isn’t full of those chunks of raw onions and peppers that turn off some little tastebuds, but still packed with heart-healthy avocado.
Get the recipe: Easy Guacamole
Authentic Carne Asada
A lean cut of beef and fresh ingredients in the marinade make this packed with flavor and perfectly tender.
Get the recipe: Authentic Carne Asada
Mexican Street Corn Salad
A sweet and savory salad that is the perfect side dish to any of your Tex Mex favorites or as a salsa for dipping tortilla chips.
Get the recipe: Mexican Street Corn Salad
Refried Black Beans
Healthier but indescribably rich with big creamy flavor with a perfect smooth texture.
Get the recipe: Refried Black Beans
Cilantro Lime Rice
If you like Chipotle’s cilantro lime rice, you are going to love this dish made with brown rice for a delicious whole grain side.
Get the recipe: Cilantro Lime Rice
Horchata
A healthier spin on the iced rice milk beverage from Mexico that’s a simple blend of rice, cinnamon, milk and sweetener.
Get the recipe: Horchata
Instant Pot Spicy Chicken Soup
A quick-to-throw-together chicken taco soup and loaded with chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and salsa.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Spicy Chicken Soup
Mexican Bean Dip
Full of flavor with all the beautiful beans and vegetables marinated with a smoky cilantro lime dressing that you can use as a dip, side salad, or taco filling.
Get the recipe: Mexican Bean Dip
Mexican Coleslaw
This five minute recipe is made with cabbage, cilantro and lime, and is a super simple and healthy side dish to go with your favorite Mexican meals.
Get the recipe: Mexican Coleslaw
Tuna Tostadas with Chipotle Crema
Full of bold flavor, made by topping crisp baked tortillas with seasoned tuna, creamy avocado, fresh red cabbage, and a spicy chipotle crema.
Get the recipe: Tuna Tostadas with Chipotle Crema
Tex-Mex Migas
Soft scrambled eggs cooked with salsa, plenty of cheese and a surprise crunch from tortilla chips, this breakfast bowl recipe is great any time of day.
Get the recipe: Tex-Mex Migas
Skinny Paloma
This lightened up cocktail has no added sugar and is made with fresh grapefruit juice, tequila and lime juice.
Get the recipe: Skinny Paloma
Vegan Mexican Red Pozole
A plant-based version of the ceep, rich, spicy, and flavorful classic comfort food from Mexico.
Get the recipe: Vegan Mexican Red Pozole
Instant Pot Healthy Carnitas
It’s so easy to make healthy carnitas that are full of flavor, and using an Instant Pot helps you get your whole meal on the table in 60 minutes.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Healthy Carnitas
Mexican Taco Rice Skillet
A simple and delicious meal that everyone can customize with their favorite taco toppings, meaning an option to add more veggies and nutrition.
Get the recipe: Mexican Taco Rice Skillet
Easy Taco Casserole
Brown rice and fat-free refried beans inspire this healthier south-of-the-border dish where the flavor still reigns supreme.
Get the recipe: Easy Taco Casserole
Mexican Pepper Jack Baked Cauliflower Tots
Add a spicy twist to a veggie-packed and healthier version of tater tots that everyone loves.
Get the recipe: Mexican Pepper Jack Baked Cauliflower Tots
Mexican Quinoa Casserole
This colorful dish a protein-rich vegetarian option that comes together quickly and is a crowd pleaser for adults and kids of any age.
Get the recipe: Mexican Quinoa Casserole
Mexican Hot Chocolate Popsicles
Enjoy the sweet flavors and spicy kick of a rich drink in a light and frosty treat.
Get the recipe: Mexican Hot Chocolate Popsicles
Mexican Chocolate Oatmeal
It’s like having dessert for breakfast, but in a whole grain, protein-packed way with some kicked up Mexican spice and chocolaty flavor from low calorie cocoa powder.
Get the recipe: Mexican Chocolate Oatmeal
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These 54 heart-healthy Mexican food ideas will take the place of the loaded nachos, over-stuffed burritos and greasy tacos we normally think of as our South of the Border favorites. You can definitely enjoy spicy flavors and authentic Mexican ingredients while still thinking about meals that are both wholesome and less caloric. Be inspired with, lighter versions of the classics and creative twists like these gluten-free, vegan, and paleo and overall healthy Mexican recipes.
Related: Easy Mexican Dessert Recipes
My mom is the biggest Mexican food fan in my family. She could eat Tex-Mex fare every day of the week, however the bottomless bowls of chips, cheesy appetizers and entrees aren’t always kind to the waistline—or your cardiovascular system. But it’s easy to bring the fiesta home while reinventing these dishes into fresher, heart-healthy recipes.
What Mexican food is heart-healthy?
- Opt for lean protein. Choosing chicken, shrimp, beans, and even leaner cuts of steak will reduce the unhealthy fats you’ll find in the richer pork, stewed beef and fried items.
- Go for low-fat dairy. When you make your own Mexican food, you can reduce the amount of cheese or make swaps like using non-fat Greek yogurt in place of sour cream.
- Choose corn over flour tortillas. Not only is this an easy way to turn your dishes into gluten-free Mexican recipes, but it also reduces the fat and refined carbohydrates. And don’t forget options like brown or cauliflower rice bowls and salads or lettuce wraps, instead of burritos and enchiladas.
- Watch the dips and sauces. Salsa is a light and fresh, veggie-packed option, and guacamole, although high in calories, if loaded with heart-healthy unsaturated fats that a good for you when eaten in moderations. But beware of queso and other creamy sauces.
- Keep the beans, but pass on the refried ones. Beans are a great way to add fiber and plant-based protein to your diet, but some of those refried beans use large amounts of lard or shortening. You can either make them yourself and use smaller amounts of healthier fats, or try stewed pinto beans or even a bean salad.
These swaps, suggestions, and more are incorporated into the tacos, salads, skillets, casseroles and even a few sweets you’ll find in this collection of healthy Mexican recipes.
CLICK HERE PIN THIS COLLECTION OF HEART-HEALTHY MEXICAN FOOD IDEAS
More healthy recipes to try:
- 12 Whole30 Soup Recipes
- 40 Light and Healthy Chicken Salad Recipes
- 8 Easy, Healthy and Low-Carb Shrimp Recipes
Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
Crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, but not heavy and greasy like the usual fried versions of this easy Mexican appetizer or dinner that makes a perfect heart-healthy addition to your diet.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
Breakfast Tostada Stacks
Ready in ten minutes, this healthy Mexican recipe can be a protein-packed way to start the day, a delicious weekend brunch, or even weeknight breakfast for dinner.
Get the recipe: Breakfast Tostada Stacks
Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls
Make this easy Mexican chicken recipe in your crockpot, pile it on top of rice or cauliflower rice, then add your favorite fixin’s for a healthy flexible meal everyone can customize.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls
Quick and Healthy Chicken Enchiladas
This classic dish everyone loves can be quick and healthier.
Get the recipe: Quick and Healthy Chicken Enchiladas!
Slow Cooker Posole Rojo – Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew
This traditional recipe is perfect for serving a crowd.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Posole Rojo – Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew
Chicken Chilaquiles
Use some of that leftover chicken to make this healthy version of Mexican comfort food.
Get the recipe: Chicken Chilaquiles
White Chicken Chili
Hearty and healthy and perfect for cold nights or while watching the big game.
Get the recipe: White Chicken Chili
Chili Lime Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Easy, delicious, and nutritious with a hint of smoky spice to balance the natural sweetness and a squeeze of lime adds some zing.
Get the recipe: Chili Lime Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos
Nachos are a favorite for Mexican food lovers, and they can still be on the table when you make them yourself with lean, heart-healthy chicken.
Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos
Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Pork Tostadas
Let your slow cooker do the work, then pile on your favorite toppings.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Pork Tostadas
Mango Avocado Salsa
Sweet and tangy with just a hint of spice, and no raw onions or jalapenos, making it totally a kid-friendly dipto enjoy with fish tacos, on top of grilled chicken or steak, or with some tortilla chips.
Get the recipe: Mango Avocado Salsa
Healthy Mexican Casserole
A fast and easy family-friendly dish you’ll make over and over.
Get the recipe: Healthy Mexican Casserole
Mexican Cauliflower Rice Bowl
Vibrant, low carb, packed with veggies, and totally customizable.
Get the recipe: Mexican Cauliflower Rice Bowl
Skinny Black Bean and Veggie Mexican Pizza
Perfect for when you are craving pizza and nachos, but still want to fit into your jeans.
Get the recipe: Skinny Black Bean and Veggie Mexican Pizza
Mango Avocado Quinoa Chicken Salad
Sweet and tangy with a bit of spice, and perfect to make ahead for lunches all week.
Get the recipe: Mango Avocado Quinoa Chicken Salad
Guacamole Tacos with Southwestern Veggie Salsa
Black Bean Spinach Baked Quesadillas
The kids will eat their beans and greens when you pack them into a cheesy favorite.
Get the recipe: Black Bean Spinach Baked Quesadillas
Clean Eating Turkey Taco Salad
An easy weeknight meal that’s much lighter than the restaurant versions.
Get the recipe: Clean Eating Turkey Taco Salad
Vegan Mexican Rice and Lentils
A nutritious one-pot meatless Mexican meal that’s packed with flavor.
Get the recipe: Vegan Mexican Rice and Lentils
Salsa Egg Tacos
Add a little kick to your morning meal or have a Mexican breakfast for dinner.
Get the recipe: Salsa Egg Tacos
Pork and Quinoa Burrito Bowl
After you’ve made those tostadas, you can save the leftover pork for these hearty bowls.
Get the recipe: Pork and Quinoa Burrito Bowl
Slow Cooker Fire Roasted Shrimp Tacos
It only takes a little prep work to get tons of flavor and nutrients out of this delicous Mexican recipe.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Fire Roasted Shrimp Tacos
Chicken Taco Corn Chowder
A slightly spicy, soul-warming, satisfying mash-up of two comfort foods.
Get the recipe: Chicken Taco Corn Chowder
Chicken Enchilada Salad with Caesar Dressing
Caesar meets South of the Border to break you out of your salad rut.
Get the recipe: Chicken Enchilada Salad with Caesar Dressing
Chili Lime Steak Bites
This healthier Mexican food packs plenty of spicy and zesty flavor into tender pieces of sirloin steak for an appetizer or quick dinner that is a fiesta for your taste buds.
Get the recipe: Chili Lime Steak Bites
Mexican Pineapple Black Bean Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes
Perfect for Meatless Monday or a twist on Taco Tuesday, the sweet and spicy combo make a high fiber Mexican meal that you can make totally plant-based if you skip the dairy toppings.
Get the recipe: Mexican Pineapple Black Bean Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes
Skinny Grapefruit Margarita
Add sweet and sassy flavors to the classic Mexican cocktail, but keep it low in sugar and calorites with flavored seltzer and sweetened with just a bit of honey or agave.
Get the recipe: Skinny Grapefruit Margarita
Salsa Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
A Mexican meal that can be on the table in fifteen minutes is a total winner.
Get the recipe: Salsa Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
With only three basic ingredients (plus a few shakes of some spices), this healhty Mexican recipe makes it easy to feed the family one of their favorite dinners, even on a busy night.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Chili Lime Shrimp
A quick and easy Mexican recipe that packs a serious punch of flavor that you can make in under ten minutes then serve over rice or healthy cauliflower rice, in tacos or lettuce wraps, or on top of a salad.
Get the recipe: Chili Lime Shrimp
Instant Pot Chicken Posole
Use your pressure cooker to recreate this rich and flavorful Mexican dish in a fraction of the time it takes to make a traditional stew.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Posole
Flourless Mexican Chocolate Cookies
You’ll love this sweet and tender Mexican recip with deep, dark antioxidant-rich chocolate and the perfect kick of warm spices, but no butter or oil.
Get the recipe: Flourless Mexican Chocolate Cookies
Chili Lime Corn
A simple healthy side dish inspired by a favorite celebrity chef’s restaurant that adds a burst of flavor to your meal.
Get the recipe: Chili Lime Corn
Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken and Black Beans
It’s super easy to make a huge batch of tasty chicken to load onto tacos, salads, rice bowls, and more.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken and Black Beans
Heart-Healthy Salmon Tacos
This taco recipe swaps fried fish for sauteed salmon, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids known for reducing blood pressure and triglycerides, and the slaw adds extra crunch and nutrients.
Get the recipe: Heart-Healthy Salmon Tacos
Easy Guacamole
A kid-friendly version of everyon’e favorite Mexican dip that it isn’t full of those chunks of raw onions and peppers that turn off some little tastebuds, but still packed with heart-healthy avocado.
Get the recipe: Easy Guacamole
Authentic Carne Asada
A lean cut of beef and fresh ingredients in the marinade make this packed with flavor and perfectly tender.
Get the recipe: Authentic Carne Asada
Mexican Street Corn Salad
A sweet and savory salad that is the perfect side dish to any of your Tex Mex favorites or as a salsa for dipping tortilla chips.
Get the recipe: Mexican Street Corn Salad
Refried Black Beans
Healthier but indescribably rich with big creamy flavor with a perfect smooth texture.
Get the recipe: Refried Black Beans
Cilantro Lime Rice
If you like Chipotle’s cilantro lime rice, you are going to love this dish made with brown rice for a delicious whole grain side.
Get the recipe: Cilantro Lime Rice
Horchata
A healthier spin on the iced rice milk beverage from Mexico that’s a simple blend of rice, cinnamon, milk and sweetener.
Get the recipe: Horchata
Instant Pot Spicy Chicken Soup
A quick-to-throw-together chicken taco soup and loaded with chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and salsa.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Spicy Chicken Soup
Mexican Bean Dip
Full of flavor with all the beautiful beans and vegetables marinated with a smoky cilantro lime dressing that you can use as a dip, side salad, or taco filling.
Get the recipe: Mexican Bean Dip
Mexican Coleslaw
This five minute recipe is made with cabbage, cilantro and lime, and is a super simple and healthy side dish to go with your favorite Mexican meals.
Get the recipe: Mexican Coleslaw
Tuna Tostadas with Chipotle Crema
Full of bold flavor, made by topping crisp baked tortillas with seasoned tuna, creamy avocado, fresh red cabbage, and a spicy chipotle crema.
Get the recipe: Tuna Tostadas with Chipotle Crema
Tex-Mex Migas
Soft scrambled eggs cooked with salsa, plenty of cheese and a surprise crunch from tortilla chips, this breakfast bowl recipe is great any time of day.
Get the recipe: Tex-Mex Migas
Skinny Paloma
This lightened up cocktail has no added sugar and is made with fresh grapefruit juice, tequila and lime juice.
Get the recipe: Skinny Paloma
Vegan Mexican Red Pozole
A plant-based version of the ceep, rich, spicy, and flavorful classic comfort food from Mexico.
Get the recipe: Vegan Mexican Red Pozole
Instant Pot Healthy Carnitas
It’s so easy to make healthy carnitas that are full of flavor, and using an Instant Pot helps you get your whole meal on the table in 60 minutes.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Healthy Carnitas
Mexican Taco Rice Skillet
A simple and delicious meal that everyone can customize with their favorite taco toppings, meaning an option to add more veggies and nutrition.
Get the recipe: Mexican Taco Rice Skillet
Easy Taco Casserole
Brown rice and fat-free refried beans inspire this healthier south-of-the-border dish where the flavor still reigns supreme.
Get the recipe: Easy Taco Casserole
Mexican Pepper Jack Baked Cauliflower Tots
Add a spicy twist to a veggie-packed and healthier version of tater tots that everyone loves.
Get the recipe: Mexican Pepper Jack Baked Cauliflower Tots
Mexican Quinoa Casserole
This colorful dish a protein-rich vegetarian option that comes together quickly and is a crowd pleaser for adults and kids of any age.
Get the recipe: Mexican Quinoa Casserole
Mexican Hot Chocolate Popsicles
Enjoy the sweet flavors and spicy kick of a rich drink in a light and frosty treat.
Get the recipe: Mexican Hot Chocolate Popsicles
Mexican Chocolate Oatmeal
It’s like having dessert for breakfast, but in a whole grain, protein-packed way with some kicked up Mexican spice and chocolaty flavor from low calorie cocoa powder.
Get the recipe: Mexican Chocolate Oatmeal
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