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    Healthy Mexican Recipes

    There are several Healthy Mexican recipes that are good for you and still full of flavor.

    Light and delicious. Yes, these type of recipes exist!

    Some reader favorites include: Licuado de Nopal, Mexican Lentil Soup, How to Cook Pinto Beans.

    • Tostadas de Atun topped with beans, diced vegetables, shredded meat, cheese, and avocado slices sit on a wooden surface. A halved avocado and a plate of crumbled cheese are in the background.
      Tostadas de Atún (Mexican Tuna Tostadas)
    • Pescado Empapelado, or Mexican Fish in Foil Packets
      Pescado Empapelado (Mexican Fish in Foil Packets)
    • Baked salmon topped with avocado pico de gallo next to a green salad.
      Baked Salmon with Avocado Pico de Gallo
    • A ladle lifts a serving of Caldo de Verduras, filled with zucchini, carrots, and potatoes, from a pot. The soup is chunky and appears freshly cooked.
      Caldo de Verduras (Mexican Vegetable Soup)
    • Cebollitas Asadas served on a clay plate next to grilled cactus and carne asada.
      Cebollitas Asadas
    • Vegetarian Tacos - Delicious Mexican food that’s perfect for Meatless Monday and Taco Tuesday. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
      Vegetarian Tacos
    • Pescado Sarandeado on a white plate next to grilled veggies and rice.
      Pescado Zarandeado
    • Four chocolate chip muffins sit on an orange plate with extra chocolate chips scattered around. A white cloth with blue designs is in the background, and the surface is a light blue color.
      Banana Avocado Muffins
    • A glass mug filled with a creamy orange papaya smoothie sits on a table, with another smoothie, sliced papaya, and lime wedges in the background. A light blue cloth is visible in the foreground.
      Papaya Smoothie
    • A white bowl filled with raw, seasoned meatballs garnished with chopped parsley, ready to be cooked. Fresh parsley is in the background.
      Albondigas de Pavo (Turkey Meatballs)
    • Two tostadas of Shrimp Ceviche topped with sliced avocado sitting on top of a wooden surface.
      Shrimp Ceviche (Ceviche de Camarón) + VIDEO
    • Diabetic Snickerdoodle Cookies - low carb and delicious cookies. by Mama Maggie's Kitchen
      Diabetic Snickerdoodle Cookies
    • A bowl of dried mangoes sprinkled with chili powder.
      Dried Mango Recipe With Chili
    • Glasses filled with Piña Colada Smoothie and topped with mint leaves.
      Piña Colada Smoothie
    • Licuado de Plátano (or Banana Smoothie) served in a glass cup next to banana slices.
      Licuado de Plátano (Banana Smoothie)
    • Mango Pico de Gallo served in a red clay bowl.
      Mango Pico de Gallo 🥭
    • Pescado en Salsa de Chiles (or Fish in Mexican Chili Sauce) is a savory dish that is full of robust flavors. A simple recipe perfect for Lent. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
      Pescado en Salsa de Chiles
    • A bowl of bean pozole topped with cabbage, jalapeno slices, and radishes.
      Bean Pozole (Pozole de Frijol)
    • Anti inflammatory tea in a decorative blue mug.
      Anti-Inflammatory Tea
    • Calabacitas con Queso served on a white plate next to pinto beans.
      Calabacitas con Queso
    • A white cup with Bougainvillea tea next to a wool scarf and a computer.
      Bougainvillea tea (or Té de Bugambilia)
    • Carne asada, grilled cactus and spring onions on a decorative clay plate.
      Nopales Asados (Grilled Cactus)
    • A collage showing several Mexican Keto Recipes.
      Keto Mexican Recipes
    • A cup of oregano tea on a wooden surface next to a book and glasses.
      Oregano Tea
    • Champiñones a la Mexicana served on a large plate.
      Champiñones a la Mexicana
    • Pineapple Pico de Gallo served in a small clay bowl.
      Pineapple Pico de Gallo 🍍🌶️
    • Aguachile on a decorative blue table setting next to crackers and serrano peppers.
      Aguachile Verde + VIDEO
    • Lentil Tostadas topped with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and queso fresco.
      Lentil Tostadas
    • Caldo de Pescado served in a white bowl and topped with cilantro and chile slices.
      Caldo de Pescado (Mexican Fish Soup) + VIDEO
    • Mexican jugo verde in a glass cup next to celery and spinach leaves.
      Jugo Verde
    • A bowl of Ejotes a la Mexicana next to cilantro leaves.
      Ejotes a la Mexicana (Mexican-Style Green Beans)
    • Strawberry Shallot Vinaigrette - made from a defrosted popsicle and better than any sweet and savory salad dressing at the grocery store - by Mama Maggie's Kitchen
      Low Calorie Salad Dressing: Strawberry Shallot Vinaigrette
    • A plastic cup filled with spears of fresh fruit and topped with Tajin.
      Mexican Fruit Cups + VIDEO
    • Pineapple Banana Smoothie
      Pineapple Banana Smoothie: Fuertes Con Leche
    • Berry Protein Smoothie
      Berry Protein Smoothie
    • Avocado Mango Salsa in a serving bowl surrounded by chips and the ingredients.
      Avocado Mango Salsa + VIDEO
    • Green ginger smoothie served in a glass cup with a metal straw.
      Green Ginger Smoothie
    • Mango Pineapple Salsa served in a bowl with a spoon.
      Mango Pineapple Salsa
    • Salpicon de Pollo mixed in a large, glass Pyrex plate.
      Salpicon de Pollo
    • Tropical Mango Pineapple smoothie served in a glass next to mango and pineapple.
      Tropical Mango Pineapple Smoothie

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      Camarones a la Diabla (Mexican Deviled Shrimp)
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      Mexican Menudo Recipe + VIDEO
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      Instant Pot Pork Tamales [VIDEO]
    • A bowl of vegetable soup inspired by Caldo de Camaron, topped with avocado cubes and served with a lime wedge on the side. A spoon and small dish are in the background on a wooden table.
      Caldo de Camarón (Mexican Shrimp Soup)
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      Carne En Su Jugo + VIDEO

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