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Healthy Mexican Recipes

By Laura Fuentes Updated Jan 24, 2025

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When you crave Mexican food for dinner, these healthy and easy recipes are the thing to make!

In the recipes below, you’ll find classic foods like tacos, nachos, soups, and fajitas that will make your meal at home epic.

Healthy Mexican Foods

Packed with flavor, textures, and good-for-you ingredients, these Mexican recipes go from healthy burritos to low-carb nachos and, of course, delicious tacos! Browse the recipes and click to print or save!

Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowls
5 from 30 votes
These healthy burrito bowls are easy to prepare and your entire family will love to build their own!
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tosta topped with arnias and sour cream
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Tostadas
5 from 29 votes
The juiciest, most flavorful pork carnitas tostadas made in the slow cooker is what you'll get with this drool-worthy recipe.
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a bowl of healthy enchilada soup with tortilla chips in it
Healthy Enchilada Soup
5 from 21 votes
This healthy soup takes all the rich flavor of enchiladas and serves it up in a bowl!
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Beef Tacos in the Slow Cooker
5 from 18 votes
Tender braised beef cooked low and slow in a smoky adobo sauce are a healthy Mexican comfort meal!
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Mexican Cauliflower Rice
5 from 35 votes
100x better than the traditional, this Mexican Cauliflower Rice recipe is low-carb and full of flavor.
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rotisserie chicken enchiladas in a pan with melted cheese on top
Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas
5 from 33 votes
Start with rotisserie chicken and this enchilada recipe becomes a breeze to make in one bowl!
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turkey tamale skillet pie
Easy Skillet Tamale Pie
4.91 from 21 votes
Make these healthy "tamales" in a hurry with the simple pan method!
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Bell Pepper Nachos
5 from 37 votes
Low carb and delish these bell pepper nachos are everything you want from the classic appetizer, with a healthy twist!
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burrito bowls
Chicken Cauliflower Rice Bowls
5 from 36 votes
Topped with chicken, guac & sour cream, this low-carb Chicken Burrito Bowl makes one epic dinner.
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Mexican chicken taco topped with sour cream and tomatoes
Authentic Mexican Chicken Tacos
5 from 25 votes
These Mexican chicken tacos are perfectly seasoned and delicious! Load them up with your favorite toppings for the ultimate taco night.
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two tacos rancheros on a sheet pan
Easy Tacos Rancheros
5 from 22 votes
The classic tacos rancheros with black beans, fried eggs, and fresh pico de Gallo!
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Grilled Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw and Sriracha Sour Cream
5 from 13 votes
Flaky white fish with crunchy slaw and a creamy Sriracha drizzle, is a healthy and delicious Mexican-inspired dinner idea.
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two halves of a veggie breakfast burrito on a countertop
Healthy Breakfast Burritos with Veggies
5 from 20 votes
Try these breakfast burritos stuffed with scrambled eggs, southwest roasted veggies, cheese, and salsa, for a satisfying healthy meal.
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two cauliflower tacos in a paper plate
Roasted Curried Cauliflower Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
5 from 22 votes
Made with simple ingredients, these roasted curried cauliflower tacos are healthy and delicious!
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10-minute Pineapple Shrimp Tacos
5 from 22 votes
No grill? No problem. Make these pineapple shrimp tacos in just 10 minutes for a quick and easy taco night.
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blackened salmon fajita tacos
Blackened Salmon Tacos
5 from 21 votes
Epic salmon tacos with a blackened seasoning crust served with tender fajita veggies and a creamy cilantro lime dressing.
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closeup of mushroom veggie tacos
Mushroom Tacos with Poblano Peppers
5 from 18 votes
These mushroom tacos are sauteed with poblano peppers for the ultimate filling and flavorful meal.
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closeup of spicy chicken taco with avocado slice on top
Spicy Chicken Tacos with Honey Sriracha Sauce
5 from 29 votes
You'll love the mild burst of flavors of these marinated and grilled spicy chicken tacos!
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Healthy Fajita Recipes

Tender meat and veggies come together in these healthy fajita recipes your family will love to crave!

Chicken Fajita Bowls with Rotisserie Chicken
5 from 22 votes
Got a rotisserie chicken? Make these chicken fajita bowls real quick for a healthy dinner!
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Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
5 from 29 votes
These sheet pan shrimp fajitas are the perfect recipe for busy weeknights when you need good food fast!
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Chicken Fajita Tacos
5 from 39 votes
See how to make chicken fajitas fast with a simple marinade and fresh ingredients! Sautéed chicken, peppers and onions, it’s your favorite Text Mex dish for Taco Tuesday!
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large skillet of chicken fajitas
Quick Chicken Fajita Marinade
5 from 53 votes
Get ready to transform plain chicken in just 20 minutes with this chicken fajita marinade. It's quick, bold, and packs all the restaurant-style flavors you love.
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Roasted Peppers and Onions
5 from 16 votes
Tender roasted peppers and onions with golden brown edges. They make a delicious and healthy topping for salads, wraps, fajitas, and more! 
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Healthy Salsa Recipes

All the delicious recipes above are even tastier when you grab a spoon to top them with one of these terrific salsas. From classic to chunky salsa, there’s something here for everyone!

small white bowl of pineapple salsa on a plate with tortillas and a lime wedge
Fresh Pineapple Salsa
5 from 21 votes
Sweet & fresh pineapple salsa is packed with flavors and tastes like a party for your chips, tacos, and tastebuds!
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closeup look at a large bowl of avocado salsa
Chunky Avocado Salsa
5 from 25 votes
This avocado salsa is packed with all the flavors you love from guacamole that’s perfect for topping grilled meat, tacos, or chips!
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closeup of clear bowl filled with freshly made pico de gallo
Homemade Pico de Gallo
5 from 22 votes
Easy Pico de Gallo made with fresh ingredients and the perfect topping for any chip or taco!
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image: Four full jars of canned red salsa
How to Can Salsa the Easy Way
4.97 from 165 votes
A fresh batch of salsa is possible when you have these step-by-step canning instructions for beginners!
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Corn and Black Bean Salsa with Avocado
5 from 17 votes
A delicious corn and black bean salsa packed with fresh and summery flavors of lime juice, cilantro, and ripe tomatoes!
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