12 Best Healthy Mexican Recipes for Weeknight Dinners

Head south of the border with these tasty low-calorie dishes packed with veggies and protein.

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Yes, Mexican food can be healthy! Whether you're looking to cut carbs or just add more plant-based meals into your diet, these healthy Mexican-inspired recipes are here to make your weeknights more delicious. Cook up a weeknight fiesta with these healthy, low-calorie takes on popular Mexican dishes, including vegetarian recipes, protein-packed chicken dinners, and more creative Mexican dinner ideas.

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Fajita Chicken Roll-Ups

Forget the tortilla: This chicken fajita recipe rolls all its veggie goodness into a spiced-to-perfection chicken cutlet.

Get the recipe for Fajita Chicken Roll-Ups.

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Chicken Fajita Salad with Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette

Look no further than your grill for healthy and easy chicken fajitas—throw them over romaine hearts for added crunch.

Get the recipe for Chicken Fajita Salad with Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette.

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Blackened Fish and Avocado Tostadas

Avocado isn't just great in guacamole — it also pairs well with blackened tilapia.

Get the recipe for Blackened Fish and Avocado Tostadas.

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Air Fryer Avocado Tacos

Take your avocado obsession to the next level by rolling them in breadcrumbs, baking them to crispy perfection in an air fryer and stuffing them in a tortilla.

Get the recipe at Good Housekeeping.

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Pineapple and Black Bean Fajitas

Mexican goes meatless with these sweet and smoky vegetarian fajitas.

Get the recipe for Pineapple and Black Bean Fajitas.

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Mexican Skirt Steak and Avocado Salad

You don't need a lot of time to achieve a lot of flavor — this colorful steak recipe comes together in just 20 minutes!

Get the recipe for Mexican Skirt Steak and Avocado Salad.

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Tex-Mex Chicken Soup

Chicken tortilla soup is a Mexican restaurant favorite, but you can easily make your own version at home in about 30 minutes.

Get the recipe for Tex-Mex Chicken Soup.

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Mexican Meatballs

Cilantro, ground cumin, chipotle chiles, and oregano add Mexican flair to a classic meatball recipe.

Get the recipe for Mexican Meatballs.

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Danielle Occhiogrosso Daly
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Chicken Mole Tacos

The chicken in this delicious taco recipe is tossed with cocoa and cinnamon for a sweet take.

Get the recipe for Chicken Mole Tacos.

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Fajita Salad with Charred Jalapeño Dressing

Spice up a salad with hearty ingredients and zesty dressing.

Get the recipe for Fajita Salad with Charred Jalapeño Dressing.

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Host the Toasst
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Margarita Popsicles

Sure, you could serve the classic cocktail, or you could shake it up by serving these mini spiked popsicles.

Get the recipe at Host the Toast.

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