26 Healthy Mexican Recipes That Are Insanely Delicious
Healthy Mexican Recipes
You will love these healthy Mexican recipes that are so delicious!
These authentic meals have the following benefits:
- Cheap, quick and easy to prepare
- For two or one individual
- Special occasion
- Great for kids
- Potluck or a party
- Weight loss
- Clean eating
- Meal prep
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Sides
Health Benefits Of Eating A Mexican Diet
There are 2 ingredients I want to focus on.
Avocados - is used frequently in Mexican dishes.
They include the following healthy nutrients:
- Vitamins (C, E, K, B6)
- Riboflavin
- Niacin
- Folate
- Magnesium
- Potassium
- Beta-Carotene
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Hot Peppers - a key ingredient in hot peppers is capsaicin which is spicy hot!
The health benefits of Capsaicin:
- Protect your cells
- Reduce inflammation
- Lower blood pressure
- Bump up metabolism
- Reduce pain
- Banishes migraines
- Clears sinuses
- Soothe arthritis
- Fights cancer
Source: WebMD
How Do You Make Mexican Food Healthy
For a healthy bowl, go with brown rice, black or pinto beans, and grilled chicken or lean steak.
Top with lettuce and salsa. Hold the sour cream and use guacamole instead.
What Is The Healthiest Mexican Food To Order
- Bean burritos
- Grilled chicken dishes
- Fresh corn tortillas, not chips
- Tostada salad, not taquitos
- Grilled fajitas, not wet burritos or chimichangas
- Soft corn tortilla tacos, not hard tacos
- Salsa, not sour cream
- Order ceviche as an appetizer
- Forget rice and refried beans
- Opt for grilled foods
What Are Some Healthy Mexican Foods
See below comprehensive list of ideas.
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Lettuce Wraps
- Veggie Burgers
- Vegetarian Burritos
- Vegetable Tostadas
- Vegetarian Taquitos
- Baked Fajita Taquitos
- Black Bean Tacos
- Chickpea Tacos
- Tortilla Chips
- Burrito Bowls
- Sweet Potato Tacos
- Taco Pizza
- Smashed Potatoes
- Enchiladas
- Taco Salad
Can I Eat Mexican Food On Keto
Yes. Go for steaks, pork chops, fish and chicken dishes with veggies.
Which Mexican Food Is Low Carb
- Carne Asada: A delicious juicy beef dish.
- Chicken and Beef Fajitas: Request to hold the tortillas, beans, rice and add extra onions and peppers.
- Chiles Rellenos: This is a cheese-stuffed hot pepper dipped in egg and fried.
- Chile Verde: An amazing stew of pork and green chiles.
- Ensalada (means salad in Mexico): Hold the high carb ingredients. Add extra chicken or beef fajitas. Check the ingredients for the salad dressing, Ranch and cilantro dressings are fine.
- Guacamole and Salsa: These tasty appetizers are low-carb.
- Carnitas: This shredded pork dish is a low-carb flavourful and juicy. It can be paired with a side salad or eaten alone.
In a pinch**,**order a taco or a burrito with no beans or rice and heavy on the meat, lettuce and tomato.
What Mexican Food Is Good For Weight Loss
- Salsa
- Ceviche
- Fish Veracruz
- Burritos, Tostadas & Enchiladas
- Black Beans
- Fajitas
- Baked Tamales
Are Mexican Tacos Healthy
It is a good source of protein and fiber that is not too high in calories.
Is Mexican Rice Healthy
Yes it is.
Which Is Healthier Corn Or Flour Tortillas
Corn tortillas, specifically blue corn tortilla.
Popular Ingredients
- Ground turkey
- Hot peppers
- Avocado
- Chicken
- Cilantro
- Shrimp
- Cheese
- Garlic
- Tomatos
- Tortillas
- Steak
- Salsa
- Beef
- Beans
- Onion
- Rice
- Fish
- Pork
- Corn
Dietary Type
- Keto
- Paleo
- Vegan
- Low carb
- Gluten free
- Dairy free
- Vegetarian
Equipment Used
- Crockpot
- Instant pot
- Slow cooker
26 Healthy Mexican Recipes
See below the best recipes we have compiled.
Sweet Potato Nachos
Read full details on: The Endless Meal
One Pan Mexican Quinoa
Read full details on: Damn Delicious
Low Carb Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Read full details on: The Girl On Bloor
Fiesta Lime Chicken With Avocado Salsa
Read full details on: Carlsbad Cravings
Best Bean Dip
Read full details on: Two Peas & Their Pod
Mexican Street Corn
Read full details on: Jo Cooks
Churro Waffles
Read full details on: Half Baked Harvest
Chicken Enchiladas
Read full details on: Gimme Some Oven
Healthy Taco Chickpea Lettuce Wraps
Read full details on: She Likes Food
Skinny Mexican Casserole
Read full details on: Damn Delicious
Breakfast Tacos Al Pastor
Read full details on: Half Baked Harvest
Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken
Read full details on: Two Peas & Their Pod
Chipotle Lime Shrimp Burrito Bowls
Read full details on: Carlsbad Cravings
Chicken Chilaquiles
Read full details on: Healthy Seasonal Recipes
Mexican Green Chili Veggie Burgers
Read full details on: Minimalist Baker
Roasted Stuffed Poblanos With Smoky Quinoa, Sweet Potatoes And Black Beans
Read full details on: Vanilla And Bean
Authentic Pico de Gallo
Read full details on: Natasha's Kitchen
Tex Mex Quinoa Salad
Read full details on: Cooktoria
Mexican Chicken and Rice Salad
Read full details on: Jo Cooks
Cilantro Lime Mexican Chicken Salad
Read full details on: Plum Street Collective
Mexican Rice Pot
Read full details on: Recipe Runner
Green Avocado Sauce
Read full details on: Live In Kitchen
Gluten-Free Vegan Spicy Mexican Cauliflower Rice
Read full details on: The Healthy Family And Home
Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken
Read full details on: Carlsbad Cravings
Summer Garden Guacamole
Read full details on: Half Baked Harvest
Mexican Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad
Read full details on: Good Lifeeats
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