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    Published: May 1, 2020 · Modified: Apr 19, 2021 by Cassie

    25+ Healthy Mexican Recipes

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    Ditch the takeout and satisfy your Mexican food cravings at home with these deliciously healthy Mexican recipes.  This list is filled with healthier versions of traditional Mexican dishes and features tacos, sauces, quesadillas, burgers, salads and soups.    

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    Mexican is the cuisine I generally default to in the kitchen.  I love the bold flavours, the liberal use of avocados and that my beloved corn chips can pretty much compliment any dish.  I find so many Mexican food favourites can be tweaked easily to be transformed into a flavourful and healthy main meal.

    Is Mexican Cuisine Healthy?

    Mexican cuisine can definitely be healthy.  Sure, the food that you get from fast-food style Mexican restaurants are far from healthy.  But if you are making Mexican food at home you can take some simple steps to cut down unnecessary calories and make dishes more nutritionally sound.  Things like reducing oil, cheese and sour cream go a long way in making a recipe more healthy, and the recipes listed below all do just that!

    With only some minor tweaks, the majority of much-loved Mexican inspired dishes can certainly fit in with a healthy, well-balanced diet.

    Here's 25+ deliciously healthy Mexican-inspired recipes to build a Mexican feast at home!

    25+ Healthy Mexican Recipes

    1

    Healthy Chilli Con Carne

    This easy and healthy Chilli Con Carne (or 'Chili' as it's also known) is a delicious weeknight dinner that can be served in many different ways.  This one pot family favourite has hidden veggies and comes together in an hour - no slow cooking required!   

    2

    Healthy Guacamole

    The best healthy guacamole recipe that's perfect to serve as a dip, on nachos, in tacos and more!  Impress your guests with this delicious homemade guacamole or make up a quick batch for a simple and easy snack.  

    3

    Healthy Chicken Tacos

    These Healthy Chicken Tacos are the best quick and easy weeknight dinner option.  A one-pan dish that's on the table in 25 minutes and full of flavour. 

    4

    Shredded Mexican Beef

    This saucy Shredded Mexican Beef is easy to prepare and an absolute must-try for your next Mexican feast.  The beef is slow cooked in the oven for several hours until it's melt-in-your-mouth tender.  Use this pulled Mexican beef in tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos and more.  

    5

    Vegetarian Three Bean Chili

    Vegetarian Three Bean Chili is the ultimate meatless dinner even the carnivores in your family will love.  This easy veggie chili is filled with black beans, red kidney beans and chickpeas.  This healthy vegetarian chili is packed with flavour and is the perfect comfort food during winter. 

    6

    Mexican Chicken Salad

    This fresh and flavourful Mexican Chicken Salad is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that is sure to fill you up.  Filled with delicious everyday ingredients, including avocado, red kidney beans and corn.  It's also served with a light lemon salad dressing.  

    7

    Easy Steak Fajitas - Isabel Eats {Mexican Inspired Recipes}

    Photo Credit: www.isabeleats.com

    These Easy Steak Fajitas are juicy, tender, flavorful and way better than the ones at your favorite Mexican restaurant! Served with a healthy dose of peppers and onions, these fajitas are gluten free, low carb and paleo.

    8

    Pineapple Mango Salsa (Whole Foods Copycat)

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    Looking for an easy, delicious, fresh salsa recipe? Try this Pineapple Mango Salsa!  This Whole Foods copycat recipe is paleo, gluten free, whole30 and is packed with flavour.  Ready in less than 10 minutes, and perfect on top of chicken or with corn chips.

    9

    Creamy Salsa Verde

    Photo Credit: www.awayfromthebox.com

    This is the ultimate salsa verde recipe! With tomatillos and avocados, this creamy and mild salsa verde is sure to become a kitchen staple!

    10

    Mexican Lentil Soup

    Photo Credit: www.yummymummykitchen.com

    This delicious Mexican lentil soup is vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free!  Packed with protein, fiber, and veggies, this Mexican lentil soup is a complete one-pot meal.

    11

    Black Bean and Vegetable Quesadilla with Salsa

    Photo Credit: nourishnutritionblog.com

    This quick black bean and vegetable quesadilla is ready in 10 minutes, it’s delicious, and it’s the perfect vehicle to use up all those veggies sitting in the back of your fridge.

    12

    Mexican Street Corn Potato Salad

    Photo Credit: www.mykitchenlove.com

    Mexican Street Corn Potato Salad is a delicious and easy potato salad recipe. Bright and flavourful, the Mexican Street Corn element adds some fiesta to a classic potato salad.

    13

    Mexican Shakshouka with Avocado and Jalapeños

    Photo Credit: www.chefsouschef.com

    Spiced with chilli powder, beans and topped with avocado, cilantro and jalapeños, this Mexican Shakshouka makes for one flavourful breakfast.

    14

    Baked Chicken Taquitos

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    A flavourful, cheesy Mexican chicken blend stuffed into corn tortillas and baked until crispy perfection.  Top these taquitos with your favourite Mexican toppings for a low calorie lunch or dinner!

    15

    Honey Lime Roasted Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos

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    These vegetarian Honey Lime Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos are packed with flavour perfect for Meatless Monday.

    16

    Mexican Burgers with Adobo Sauce

    Photo Credit: avirtualvegan.com

    These lip smackingly good Mexican Burgers are a dream.  A delicious Vegan patty made of rice and beans, topped with a sweet and spicy sauce that is truly irresistible.

    17

    Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna

    Photo Credit: brooklynfarmgirl.com

    This Mexican Vegetarian Lasagna Bake is filled with vegetables, noodles, ricotta and mozzarella cheese.  Taco seasoning gives it a delicious Mexican flavour.  This healthy meal recipe is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time for a quick weeknight meal, all you have to do is bake it!

    18

    Crockpot Mexican Chicken Soup

    Photo Credit: www.saltandlavender.com

    This Crockpot Mexican chicken soup is fresh, tangy, and comforting. Set it and forget it, and you’ll come back home to a wonderful healthy homemade soup.

    19

    Loaded Mexican-Style Carrot Fries

    Photo Credit: www.kitchensanctuary.com

    These Loaded Mexican-Style Carrot Fries are a healthier alternative to crisps and crackers.  Serve them alongside your favourite dip for a delicious snack. 

    20

    THE BEST Copycat Chili's Salsa Recipe

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    Why buy store-bought salsa when you can make this extremely addictive and flavourful homemade salsa that’s perfect for pairing with corn chips!

    21

    Mexican Street Corn Salad

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    This Mexican Street Corn Salad is a must-try! Serve immediately for a refreshing contrast of warm corn kernels and cool arugula.

    22

    Sweet Corn Salsa

    Photo Credit: www.savingdessert.com

    Sweet summer corn is the star of this fresh tasty salsa. Great served with corn chips, on chicken, fish or in tacos!

    23

    Baked Chicken with Ranchero Sauce

    Photo Credit: www.theanthonykitchen.com

    A healthy baked chicken recipe featuring chicken topped with Ranchero sauce and Monterey Jack cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners and healthy eating!

    24

    Avocado Enchiladas

    Photo Credit: kristineskitchenblog.com

    Enchiladas stuffed with creamy avocado and cheese, and smothered in the best homemade enchilada sauce.

    25

    Chicken Burrito Bowls with Cilantro Yoghurt Dressing

    Photo Credit: www.thekiwicountrygirl.com

    These super easy, 30 minute Chicken Burrito Bowls with Cilantro Yoghurt Dressing are healthy, colourful and packed full of flavour! Perfect for a lazy dinner or meal prep for lunches!

    26

    Chicken Fajita Bowl

    Photo Credit: vikalinka.com

    This mouthwatering Chicken Fajita Bowl is a weeknight wonder – ready in 30 minutes and irresistibly tasty! 

    27

    Enchilada Zucchini Boats

    Photo Credit: momsdinner.net

    Enchilada Zucchini Boats are a super flavourful and fun twist on traditional enchiladas. They make a great low carb dinner that is full of nutrition.

    Mexican food doesn't have to be unhealthy!  You can make a perfectly well-balanced, nutritious meal drawing on Mexican-influences.  With over 25 deliciously healthy Mexican recipes to choose from, the hardest part will be deciding which to try first!

    If you’ve tried any of these Healthy Mexican Recipes I’d love to hear how you enjoyed them! Pop a comment below!

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    1. Andy Bishop says

      October 26, 2018 at 4:26 pm

      So many good recipes to make! Thanks for sharing this!

      • Cassie says

        October 26, 2018 at 5:43 pm

        I just love a good mexican meal!

    2. Jessica says

      October 18, 2018 at 12:11 am

      Thanks for putting this all together, Cassie! These healthy Mexican recipes would make my kitchen busy again 😉
      Cheers,
      Jessica

      • Cassie says

        October 18, 2018 at 3:54 am

        Thanks Jessica!

    3. Tricia @ Saving Room for Dessert says

      October 17, 2018 at 10:22 pm

      Wonderful roundup of amazing, beautiful recipes! I want to try them all 😉

      • Cassie says

        October 18, 2018 at 3:54 am

        So many tasty recipes in one roundup!

    4. Susie says

      October 17, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      I LOVE Mexican food, and if I can get it a little healthier that is even better. This is a great round up of recipes. Thank you for putting it together.

      • Cassie says

        October 18, 2018 at 3:55 am

        I love a good Mexican feed!

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