35 Healthy Mexican Recipes (2024)

Make these easy and delicious healthy Mexican Food recipes this weekend! These are our most popular Mexican recipes that you will absolutely love with lots of protein-packed, gluten-free and plant-based options.

Post first published May 26, 2022. Last updated August 31, 2022.

I think one thing we can all agree on is that we love traditional Mexican food. Mexican cuisine is bursting with vibrant flavors and is a joy to eat. Take a look at the healthy Mexican recipes below and gather your ingredients because these Mexican dishes are real crowd pleasers.

Our Favorite Healthy Mexican Food Recipes

1. Sweet Potato Nachos with Smoked Cheddar

Roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and smoked cheddar cheese are a healthy alternative to nachos made with tortilla chips.

2. Easy Chamoy Sauce

Looking for the best Mexican food? Chamoy Sauce is the answer. Make a batch of this sweet, sour, spicy, sauce for rimming margarita glasses or drizzling over fresh fruit to serve as an appetizer. It is really so easy to make and you’ll find a million ways to use it. Vegan and gluten-free.

3. Pickled Red Onions {Cebollas Curtidas}

Looking to add a bright zing to just about anything? ThesePickled Red Onionsor Cebollas Curtidas add phenomenal color and crunch, not to mention sweet vinegary bite to tacos, sandwiches, and tostadas.

4. Vegan Ceviche with Avocado and Lime

A very goodvegan cevicherecipe with creamy avocado, small bites of cauliflower, chile, tomato, and cucumber soaked in loads of lime and toasted cumin.

5. Seafood Ceviche

If you are looking for a more traditional Mexican food ceviche, this recipe has tons of citrus, shrimp, scallops, fish, and octopus. It isperfect for a light dinner or an impressive appetizer at your next get together.

6. Homemade Salsa Morita {Morita Chile Pepper Salsa}

Authentic Mexican food needs a good salsa. This Salsa Morita is a brick red spicy salsa recipe made from dried morita chiles, roasted garlic, and charred tomatoes. Vegan and gluten free! .

7. Cilantro Lime Slaw

This mayonnaise-free Slawhas crunchy thinly sliced cabbage with lots of fresh-squeezed lime juice, cilantro, and carrots. Super fresh and easy to make. Goes with all your favorite Mexican food recipes.

8. Calabacitas {Cheesy Mexican Zucchini}

Zucchini is anything but boring when when given the Mexican treatment of a quick sauté then a showering of melty cheese like this classicCalabacitasrecipe.

9. Crock Pot Borracho Beans {Frijoles Borrachos}

You can’t have a list of the best Mexican food and not include frijoles borrachos. This is a simple, easy recipe that can be made in theCrockPot. Even better when made ahead. No soaking necessary.

10. Sofrito Black Beans

The ultimate recipe for making restaurant-style, ultra-flavorfulSofrito Black Beanswith dried black beans, onions, garlic, jalapeños, and spices.Make this recipe up to 4 days in advance and rewarm when you are ready to eat!

11. Papas Con Chile {Crispy Potatoes in Red Sauce}

Papas con Chileis a simple, delicious vegan and gluten-free dish made with crispy fried potatoes cooked in a fresh tomato sauce with jalapeños. Enjoy as a side with your favorite Mexican foods or stuffed into tacos.

12. Perfect Pot of Beans

Here’s how to make the most DELICIOUS, authenticpinto beans recipe—tender beans in a complex and flavorful broth with lots of comforting goodness. Make this on Labor Day and everyone will be asking you to repeat it all year long.

13. Vegan Refried Bean Recipe

All you need is a few simple ingredients and time for the beans to get tender for restaurant-stylerefried beanscooked right on the stovetop.The most requested Authentic Mexican food side. Give this healthy, vegan refried bean recipe!

14. Citrus Chicken Fajitas

This citrus marinated chicken fajita recipe is a Tex-Mex favorite. Serve in a warm flour tortillas or corn tortillas for a gluten-free version. A super kid-friendly weeknight dinner.

15. Salt and Pepper Shrimp Tacos

Hello Taco Tuesday! Quick and easy shrimp tacos sautéed in lots of garlic and black pepper. These come together in minutes and are gluten-free and low in calories.

16. Huaraches

This plant-basedHuaraches recipetakes you step-by-step through how to make this Authentic Mexican food in the shape of the traditional Mexican sandal. These heavenly bean-filled masa cakes are topped withtomatillo salsa, sautéed squash blossoms, and chipotle aioli. Gluten-free and vegan-adaptable!

17. Chicken Mole Verde

ChickenMole Verde–Avibrant green mole made with tomatillos, cilantro, jalapeños, and thickend with pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds.Serve withthe Sofrito black beans aboveand steamed rice for a delicious Mexican dinner. Low-Carb and Keto-Friendly!

18. Chicken Tomatillo Stew

Soul-satisfying comfort food right here. This vibrant Chicken Tomatillo Stew has butternut squash, tender chicken, carrots, tomatillos, and chiles. Dairy and gluten-free!

19. Veracruz-Style Hominy Recipe

Loaded with veggies this vegan main course is super nutritious. Chewy, toothsome hominy is the star here simmered with tomatoes, lemon, and green chiles. Serve with Coconut-Cilantro Rice!

20. Chipotle Black Bean Chili

Chipotle Black Bean Chili with sweet onions, peppers, and tomatoes. A delicious way to load up on vegetables! Garnish with shredded cheese and serve with cornbread for a completely plant-based meal.

21. Mushroom and Cheese Vegetarian Enchiladas

Vegetarian Enchiladaswith sautéed shiitake mushrooms and a blend of creamy Oaxaca cheese and sharp Gruyere. Top with guacamole and sour cream for an easy, healthy Labor Day recipe!

22. Grilled Cilantro Garlic Pork Chops

These delicious and lean grilled Cilantro Garlic Pork Chops take just a few minutes of prep and makes for a perfect weekend barbecue recipe.We’ll walk you step-by-step through exactlyhow to cook perfect pork chops every time.

23. Coconut Quinoa with Roasted Squash

This epic quinoa dish is full of Mexican-inspired flavors like toasted pumpkin seeds, coconut, and avocado. High in lean proteins and fiber and vegan too!

24. Chicken Tinga Tacos

TheseChicken Tinga Tacosare healthy, easy, and ready in under 30 minutes! This traditional Mexican food recipe could not be easier. Serve as tacos with sliced avocado and scallions or over rice in a burrito bowl.

25. Healthy Taco Salad with Sweet Citrus Dressing

Taco Salad is technically salad, but not always healthy. This version really lives up to its name swapping seasoned ground turkey for the beef and lots of crisp vegetables.

26. Grilled Fish Tacos with Sweet Corn Salsa

A terrificgrilled fish tacosrecipe topped with fresh sweet corn salsa. This super healthy dinner is light, fresh, and perfect for summer. Ready in 30 minutes and gluten-free!

27. Huevos Rancheros

If your weekend celebrations include breakfast, Huevos Rancheros(or Rancher’s Eggs) are the way to go. Crisped corn tortillas covered with beans topped with fried eggs andranchero sauceis one of the best Mexican food recipes. Gluten-free and vegetarian!

28. Chorizo and Eggs

Another weekend breakfast option: This recipe featuresMexican chorizo (our homemade version is lower in fat than store-bought), sautéed onions, garlic, fresh tomatoes and scrambled eggs. You could also swap soy chorizo for the pork version. Serve with refried beans or as breakfast tacos.

29. Cilantro-Lime Corn

A lightened up version of street corn. The corn is steamed and then given a light brush of cilantro-lime butter and a sprinkle of Cotija cheese.

30. Mangonada {Spicy Mango Slushy}

Is it a drink? Is it a dessert? The answer is yes! If you’ve ever had this sweet, sour, salty mango slushy than you know how perfect it is on a hot day. Layers of frozen mango smoothie and fresh ripe mango. A perfect place to use your homemade Chamoy Sauce.

31. Jugo Verde {Mexican Green Juice}

This all-natural, anti-inflammatory cold press juice is the perfect way to start your mornings.

32. The Best-Ever Canned Black Beans

Don’t miss my secret to making the most basic of ingredients (canned beans) taste incredible!

33. Roasted Green Hatch Chile Salsa

A party favorite, this is a stunning salsa when Hatch chiles are in season. Serve as a dip with baked tostadas or drizzle over your favorite healthy Mexican food recipe.

34. Pico de Gallo

An easy, authentic recipe for Pico de Gallo. This salsa is fast and simple and loved by everyone!

35. Oaxacan-Style Chicken Picadillo

This lightened up Picadillo recipe uses rotisserie chicken and is super simple to make but every bit as delicious. This is one of our all-time favorite healthy Mexican food recipes.

More Authentic Mexican Foods To Try!

• Authentic Chile Relleno Recipe
• Chicharrones de Harina
• The Best Taco Salad Dressing
• Authentic Mexican Chilaquiles with Scrambled Eggs
• Shredded Beef for Tacos
• Authentic Churros Recipe with Chocolate Sauce
• Strawberry Tres Leches Cake

Enjoy These Recipes For Healthy Mexican Food!

I hope you found a couple or 10 recipes you plan on trying. Leave me a comment below and let me know which ones you decided to make, ‘kay?

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