8 Healthy Mexican Recipes

Indulge your cravings without a shred of guilt!

healthy summer sides: classic guacamole

Mexican food has an unhealthy reputation. From overstuffed burritos to tacos loaded with sour cream, many typical Mexican recipes are laden with calories, fat, and sodium. Takeout Mexican food can be particularly unhealthy. For example, one burrito at a popular restaurant chain contains 700 calories, 65% of your daily saturated fat value, and a whopping 94% of your daily sodium value. Triple yikes! Cut back on Mexican takeout. Your body will thank you.

We’ve created 8 healthy Mexican recipes that won’t expand your waistline or trigger guilt. Don’t let cravings for south-of-the-border cuisine sink your weight loss or health goals! Add these delish dishes to your menu plans.

Making good condiment choices is also part of rebooting your Mexican menu. Buy or prepare no-sugar-added salsa and swap out sour cream for plain nonfat Greek yogurt. You can still enjoy Classic Guacamole, but stick to proper portion sizes to keep weight in check.

Southwestern Protein Breakfast Burrito

1. Slow Cooker Fiesta Chili Supper
Crockpot chili is a sanity-saver on a busy night. Our version includes lean ground turkey, corn, red bell peppers, and lime for a dinner that’s yummy and healthy.

2. Slow Cooker Tamale Pie with Cornbread Crust
Dig into a classic recipe that won’t pad your waistline. From beans to corn to lean ground turkey, this recipe has what you need to satisfy your appetite the healthy way.

3. One-Pot Mexican-Style Quinoa
We love this versatile recipe because it can be enjoyed as a Mexican side dish or as a healthy filling for tacos, enchiladas, or burritos.

4. Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef
Enjoy a healthier chuck roast recipe with this entrée. It contains lime juice, jalapeño, and other tasty Mexican cuisine spices.

5. Mexican-Style Vegetarian Loaf
Whether you’re a vegetarian or enjoy the occasional Meatless Monday, healthy Mexican recipes like this one offer loads of nutrition without saturated fat or added sodium.

6. Skinny Burrito in a Jar
With 16 grams of protein and one gram of saturated fat, this perfectly-portioned Mexican-inspired dish is ideal for on-the-go lunches.

7. Savory Slow Cooker Mexican Oats
Add flavor to your morning routine with a recipe that fills you up with waist-trimming fiber.

8. Southwestern Protein Breakfast Burrito
Get the day off to a power-packed start with healthy Mexican recipes like this one. This burrito is packed with spinach, black beans, eggs, and Greek yogurt.

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Amy Wagner

Amy is a writer specializing in health & wellness, business, and entrepreneurship. She's a long-time martial arts teacher who has earned a 4th degree black belt in tae kwon do. When Amy's not writing or kicking, she's wrangling sons, reading fiction, or crushing on BBC actors.

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