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Is Mexican Food Healthy?

is Mexican food healthy?

Potato Flautas

These potato flautas are crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside. They

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Mole Verde (Pipián)

Mole Verde, also known as Pipián, is easily one of the best moles in the

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Jackfruit Tacos (Carnitas)

Jackfruit Tacos I visited Mexico every year when I was younger and carnitas Sundays were

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Jamaica Tacos (Hibiscus Tacos)

Jamaica tacos are meaty, slightly tangy, and incredibly delicious. They are made with jamaica flowers

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Agua de Jamaica Recipe

This agua de jamaica recipe is slightly tart, perfectly sweetened, and incredibly refreshing. It’s one

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Heart-Healthy Meal Ideas (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Heart-healthy meal ideas by a Mexican-American registered dietitian. Heart disease has been the leading cause

Mexican Spaghetti

This Mexican spaghetti sauce (espagueti verde sauce) is a creamy, savory Mexican pasta sauce that

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Lion’s Mane Recipe

This is the best lion’s mane recipe as it’s perfect for tacos and a variety

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Mexican Zucchini (Calabacitas)

Mexican Zucchini, also known as calabacitas a la Mexicana, is a traditional vegetable dish made

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Carlota de Limón 

Carlota de Limón is a creamy Mexican dessert that requires no baking, and is made with

Salsa Verde

An easy and authentic salsa verde recipe that you'll make you want to make in

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How Much Protein Do You Need Each Day?

Protein is known as the building block of life, essential for repairing tissues, building muscle,

Guacamole Recipe

This guacamole recipe is a creamy Mexican dip made with avocado, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro,

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The Best Vegan Tacos

Vegan tacos can be as delicious as regular tacos if you try the right recipes!

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Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo is a fresh Mexican salsa made with tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and

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Horchata Recipe

This authentic horchata recipe is a dairy-free refreshing Mexican rice and cinnamon drink that is

Refried Beans Recipe

This refried beans recipe is healthy, simple, and packs all the flavor! All you need

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Sopa de Fideo

Sopa de Fideo (Fideo Recipe) is a simple yet comforting pasta soup that is a

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Enfrijoladas

Enfrijoladas is a Mexican dish made with corn tortillas soaked in a flavorful refried bean

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Why 95% of Weight Loss Diets Fail and How to Succeed from Nutrition Experts

By Anna Rios, RDN We all have goals to meet every day. Maybe it’s going

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Tlayuda

Tlayuda is the authentic version of a Mexican pizza. It is a large crispy tortilla

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Mujadara

Mujadara is a signature Middle Eastern dish made with spiced rice, lentils, and caramelized onions.

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Mindful Eating During the Holidays

Mindful eating is such an important part of our overall health and the holidays are

Garlic Naan Recipe

Make this garlic naan recipe to try the best naan you will ever make. It’s

Are Corn Tortillas Healthy?

Are corn tortillas healthy? The days of thinking that Latin American food is not healthy

Creamy Lentil Soup

This creamy lentil soup will satisfy every tastebud in the most comforting way! It’s a

Sopa de Coditos

Sopa de Coditos is a simple yet comforting pasta soup that is a staple in

Bean and Kale Soup

This Bean and Kale soup is a nourishing bowl of comfort. It’s creamy, herby, and

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Day of the Dead Food (Recipes Included)

Day of the Dead food (el Dia de los Muertos) is made during a Mexican

Chia Pudding Chocolate Mousse

This Chia Pudding Chocolate Mousse recipe is creamy, chocolatey, and perfect for a healthy dessert

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Easy Mexican Recipes

10 Easy Mexican Recipes to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Easy, plant-based, nutritious, and delicious. I

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Corundas

Corundas are a tamale from Michoacán Mexico that are simple and easy to make. They

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Lentil Wrap Recipe

This lentil wrap recipe is protein-packed and made with only two ingredients. These soft lentil

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Vegan Overnight Oats Recipe

This Vegan overnight oats recipe is ready in under 5 minutes for a balanced grab-and-go

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Mexican Coleslaw

This Mexican Coleslaw Bowl is fresh, satisfying, and incredibly nourishing. This recipe is simple and

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Salsa Macha

This Salsa Macha recipe is a spicy, oil-based chili that is perfect to add to

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High Protein Plant PB Shake

Start your day off strong with a yummy plant-based protein-packed shake! With a combination of

3 Bean Salad Recipe

This 3 Bean Salad Recipe is perfect for a quick and easy meal that is

Garlic Chili Oil Noodles

These easy 15-minute Garlic Chili Oil Noodles will be your new favorite lazy meal! They’re

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How Important It Is To Stay Hydrated and Tips For Daily Hydration

Even though it is one of the most essential components of healthy living, many of

Vegan Aguachile

This vegan aguachile recipe is a refreshing, tangy, and delicious Mexican dish that is super

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Ensalada de Garbanzos

This ensalada de garbanzos is a Mexican take on chickpea salad. It is packed with

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Vegan Carne Asada

This vegan Carne asada is meaty, delicious, made 100% from plants, and it’s as close

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Easy Mexican Salsa Recipe

This easy Mexican salsa recipe is the perfect go-to tomato salsa for any Mexican dish!

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Vegan Huevos Rancheros

Vegan huevos rancheros are full of flavor and textures with a delicious eggy tofu scramble,

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Tofu Tacos

These delicious tofu tacos will turn any tofu hater into a tofu lover! Shredded extra

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Vegan al Pastor Tacos

These Vegan al Pastor Tacos are meaty and flavorful. A homemade seitan recipe marinated in

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King Oyster Mushroom Recipe

This shredded King Oyster Mushroom Recipe is perfect for tacos and a variety of other

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Menudo

This menudo recipe is just as comforting as authentic Mexican Menudo. It’s made with a

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Nopales con Huevo

Nopales con Huevo is a breakfast staple at any Mexican home. It is a savory

Tetelas

Tetelas are delicious triangle-shaped pockets of corn masa stuffed with beans and cheese. They are

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Sopa Tarasca

Sopa Tarasca is a comforting and low-effort bean soup recipe that requires a few basic

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Molletes

Molletes are Mexican open-faced sandwiches made with beans, cheese, salsa, and avocado. It’s simple, easy

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Charro Beans (Frijoles Charros)

Charro Beans or Frijoles Charros are hearty beans stewed in a flavorful Mexican broth with

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Vegan Arroz con Leche

This Vegan Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding) is sweet, creamy, comforting, and perfect for

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Mason Jar Soups

These Mason Jar Soups are the perfect lazy, easy meal prep for the winter. Comforting

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Tacos Dorados

These vegan Tacos dorados are the ultimate Mexican comfort food. They are golden crispy, flavorful,

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Sweet Potato Quinoa Soup

This Sweet Potato Quinoa Soup is the perfect cozy meal for when you want a

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Pumpkin French Toast

This Pumpkin French Toast is cozy, moist, lightly sweet, and incredibly satisfying. It is the

Calabaza en Tacha (Mexican Candied Pumpkin)

Calabaza en Tacha (Mexican Candied Pumpkin) is a sweet pumpkin dessert simmered in a sweet

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Creamy Chipotle Pasta

This creamy chipotle pasta is flavorful, bold, and extremely satisfying. Packed with cozy flavors and

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Vegan Sour Cream Recipe

This vegan sour cream recipe is the creamiest, and easiest you’ll find. It is made

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Arepa Recipe

This Colombian Arepa recipe is simple, authentic, and comforting. It’s easy to make and you’ll

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Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad (Mexican-style)

This Mexican-style vegan chickpea tuna salad is next level! This vegan tuna salad is packed

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Pumpkin Baked Oats

This Pumpkin Baked Oats recipe is the perfect breakfast or healthy dessert for the fall.

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Poblano Soup

This poblano soup with beans is savory, comforting, and easy to make. It has authentic

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Vegan Birria

This vegan birria is a saucy, flavorful, and authentic Mexican dish that is popular at

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Apple Pecan Salad

This apple pecan salad is a great way to celebrate the fall season in a

Air Fried Peaches

These easy-to-make, air-fried peaches will be your new favorite vegan summer dessert! Made with only

Verdolagas Receta

This verdolagas receta, is a delicious edible plant popular in Mexico. It is made using

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Quesadillas de Flor de Calabaza

Squash blossom quesadillas (Quesadillas de Flor de Calabaza) are authentic Mexican quesadillas but made with

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Tortitas de Verduras

Tortitas de verduras, also known as Mexican veggie patties, are small pieces of vegetables coated

Frijoles de la Olla (Homemade Beans)

There is nothing like a hot bowl of frijoles de la olla (freshly boiled beans).

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Enchiladas Michoacanas

These authentic Enchiladas Michoacanas are savory, easy to make, and picky-eater friendly. They are filled

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Paletas de Fresa

These paletas de fresa are the ultimate vegan strawberry popsicles to have on a warm

Torta de Portobello

This Torta de Portobello will give you a taste of a real authentic Mexican sandwich.

Stuffed Jalapenos Air Fryer

These stuffed jalapeños made in the air fryer are the perfect Mexican antojito. They are

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Vegan Picadillo

This vegan picadillo recipe is as close as it gets to a typical Mexican picadillo.

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Easy Chia Jam

This easy homemade strawberry chia jam is delicious and made with only 3 main ingredients!

Peanut Butter Ramen Noodles

This saucy peanut butter ramen noodles recipe is the ultimate comfort food. It’s super savory,

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Chilaquiles Recipe

This chilaquiles recipe is the perfect Mexican breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. Crispy, air-fried tortillas

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Tacos de Soya

Tacos de soya, aka, textured vegetable protein (TVP) tacos are a game-changer for meat substitutes!

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Vegan Berry Galette

This vegan berry galette is the best way to celebrate the spring! It is filled

Mexican Potatoes (Papas a la Mexicana)

Mexican Potatoes are simple but incredibly flavorful and satisfying. Super easy diced potatoes pan-fried with

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Buffalo Tofu Wings

These buffalo tofu wings are perfectly crispy on the outside, tender, and “meaty” on the

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Lentil Kale Salad

This lentil kale salad is nourishing but incredibly satisfying and flavorful. The various textures and

Sweet Potato Dessert

This sweet potato dessert is satisfying, delicious, and balanced. This nutritious baked sweet potato dessert

Air-Fried Brussel Sprouts

These air-fried Brussel sprouts are crispy, savory, garlicky, and absolutely addicting. You’ll only need 7

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Chochoyotes in Lentil Soup

This heartwarming lentil soup with chochoyotes (Mexican dumplings), is perfect for a cold day. The

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Tacos Gobernador

These vegan Tacos Gobernador are cheesy “shrimp” tacos made with hearts of palm, roasted poblano

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Huaraches De Nopal

Huaraches de Nopal are a recreation of the typical Mexican “Huaraches” made from masa harina

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Easy Vegan Chocolate Mousse

This easy vegan chocolate mousse dessert is by far one of my favorite healthy sweets

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Garlic Avocado Toast

You haven’t experienced avocado toast until you try this garlic avocado toast. A delicious garlic

Vegan Rajas Con Crema

Vegan rajas con crema is a creamy dish using savory, roasted poblano peppers, onions, and

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Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice

This vegan kimchi fried rice is a tangy, slightly spicy, comforting dish that’s super easy

Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

This chocolate drizzled, strawberry pretzel dessert is perfect for a healthy, post-dinner dessert. This beauty

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Churro Cheesecake

Churro Cheesecake is the dessert you didn’t know you needed! Creamy vegan cheesecake stuffed between

Queso Fresco

This vegan queso fresco is mild, creamy, soft, and perfectly crumbly to sprinkle on top

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Caldo De Pollo (Vegan)

Mexican chicken soup or caldo de pollo is a cozy yet simple soup that is

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Vegan Flan

This vegan flan recipe is as close as it gets to your favorite Mexican dessert!

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Caprese Bruschetta

Fresh and vegan caprese bruschetta on top of Crispy grilled bread! It is such a

Tres Leches Pancakes

These vegan tres leches pancakes are the ultimate Mexican pancakes! They are fluffy, perfectly sweet,

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Homemade Corn Tortillas Recipe

Homemade tortillas are simply the best! No store-bought tortilla can compare to the ultra soft,

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Miso Tofu

This savory Miso Tofu has quickly become our new favorite! It is savory, sweet, sticky,

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Nopal Salad (Ensalada de Nopal)

This Nopal Salad (Ensalada de Nopal) is my all-time favorite nopales recipe! It is the

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Pozole

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Vegan Quesadillas

Get ready to make some of the best vegan quesadillas of your life! These quesadillas

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Mango Lemon Bars

These 10-ingredient Mango Lemon Bars are the frozen treats that you need to fulfill your

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Mazapan Recipe

This mazapan recipe is better than the original De La Rosa Mexican candy! It is

Vegan Pollo Asado

The best vegan chicken recipe out there! This Mexican vegan pollo asado recipe is the

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Chickpea Flour Frittata Muffins (Mexican)

These chickpea flour frittata muffins are what you need for your busy mornings! They are

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Vegan Mango Pudding

This vegan mango pudding is the best summer dessert you’ll get your hands on! It

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Arroz Integral Mexicano (Mexican Brown Rice)

Arroz integral translates to brown rice in English. Brown rice is a whole grain which

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Vegan Mozzarella Cheese (Stretchy)

Who said vegan cheese couldn’t be stretchy and gooey?! I was inspired to make this

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Vegan Orange Chicken (Tofu)

This vegan orange chicken recipe is intended to be comforting, delicious and fun. You may

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Vegan Flautas (Vegetarian Taquitos)

These vegan flautas are also known as taquitos, in this case, they are vegetarian taquitos!

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Peanut Noodle Salad

It’s summertime and chilled recipes are great for hot summer days. One can only have

Easy Lentil Tacos

When my husband and I first tried these vegan lentil tacos, we were mind blown!

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Vegan Tinga

What is Vegan Tinga? Tinga is an authentic Mexican dish that originated in Puebla, Mexico.

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Vegan Tamales

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Bean Tostadas

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Vegan Ceviche

Vegan ceviche is an authentic, coastal, Mexican dish that is refreshing, light, and easy to

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Mexican Torta

This authentic Mexican Torta recipe takes me back to summers in Michoacan Mexico. It is

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Sweet and Sour Tofu (with Pineapple)

Irresistible sweet and sour tofu that’s better than takeout! The pineapple adds the perfect hint

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Pozole Verde

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Crispy Tofu Air Fryer

The easiest, crispy tofu you can make in the air fryer or oven. Add these

Black Bean Flautas

These black bean flautas are also known as taquitos. They are crispy, rolled-up tacos, filled

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Potato Tostadas

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Vegan Ricotta Stuffed Shells

A vegan version of ricotta stuffed shells that is easy to make and great for

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Vegan Birria Tacos

These cheesy vegan birria tacos are a combination of a quesadilla and a saucy taco

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