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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.

Caldo de Res, or Mexican Beef Soup, is a traditional Mexican dish made with beef shanks and loaded with vegetables. Hearty and extremely satisfying, this recipe is a well-loved classic in Mexico. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Caldo de Res + VIDEO

Pescado Empapelado, or Mexican Fish in Foil Packets

Pescado Empapelado (Mexican Fish in Foil Packets) + VIDEO

Avocado Mango Salsa in a serving bowl surrounded by chips and the ingredients.

Avocado Mango Salsa + VIDEO

Pescado a la Veracruzana, or Veracruz-Style Fish, is a savory dish that will blow your tastebuds away. It’s not very spicy with delicious bites of olive and briny capers. Enjoy! By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Pescado a la Veracruzana (Veracruz-Style Fish)

Tostada de Atún on a wooden surface surrounded by avocado, cilantro, and a decorative blue plate.

Tostada de Atún + VIDEO

Licuado de Nopal (Cactus Pineapple Smoothie) is a yummy, healthy, and delicious drink that is said to help with weight loss, diabetics regulate their blood sugar levels, and improve digestion. By Mama Maggie's Kitchen

Licuado de Nopal + VIDEO

Spoon spreading masa with oil on a corn husk.

Tamale Masa Recipe with Oil + VIDEO

Bowl of Pinto beans next to an Instant Pot

Instant Pot Pinto Beans NO SOAK

Lentil Tostadas topped with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and queso fresco.

Lentil Tostadas

Calabacitas a la Mexicana on a crunch tostada

Calabacitas a la Mexicana + VIDEO

You won’t miss the meat with these Lentil and Poblano Chile Tacos (Tacos de Lentejas y Rajas de Chile Poblano). So yummy, so delicious, and 100% vegan. Top with salsa, and serve with refried beans. Hope you enjoy! By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Lentil and Poblano Chile Tacos (Tacos de Lentejas con Rajas de Chile Poblano)

Green Ginger Smoothie - It’s jam packed with nutrients to rebalance and regroup. By In Mama Maggie's Kitchen

Green Ginger Smoothie

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