Whether you live alone, with a significant other, or a family that needs to be fed, cooking meals can be a balancing act. You want to have a few go-to favorites, but at the same time keep things both interesting and easy. Thankfully, the possibilities are endless, especially when you throw Latin flavors [1] into the mix. Here we've rounded up 50 easy-to-prepare recipes, including hearty casseroles [2], simple salads, [3] and plenty of high-protein options [4]. Take your pick and dig in.
Taco Casserole
Get the recipe: taco casserole [6]
Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna
Get the recipe: vegetarian Mexican lasagna casserole [7]
Fried Plantains
Get the recipe: fried plantains [8]
Quinoa Black Bean Sweet Potato Bites
Get the recipe: quinoa black bean sweet potato bites [9]
Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole
Get the recipe: salsa verde chicken casserole [10]
Anytime Breakfast Burritos
Get the recipe: anytime breakfast burritos [11]
Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili
Get the recipe: Instant Pot vegetarian chili [12]
Breakfast Stuffed Peppers
Get the recipe: breakfast stuffed peppers [13]
Chicken Fajita Mason Jar Salad
Get the recipe: chicken fajita Mason Jar salad [14]
Mexican Caesar Salad
Get the recipe: Mexican Caesar salad [15]
Chickpea Taco Salad
Get the recipe: chickpea taco salad [16]
One-Pot Arroz Con Pollo
Get the recipe: one-pot arroz con pollo [17]
Slow-Cooker Beef Chili
Get the recipe: slow-cooker beef chili [18]
Healthy Turkey Taco Chili
Get the recipe: healthy turkey taco chili [19]
Huevos Motuleños
Get the recipe: huevos motuleños [20]
Taco Bowls
Get the recipe: taco bowls [21]
Instant Pot Chicken Enchiladas
Get the recipe: chicken enchiladas [22]
Gnocchi Enchilada Skillet
Get the recipe: gnocchi enchilada skillet [23]
Turkey Fajita Rice Bowl
Get the recipe: turkey fajita rice bowl [24]
Turkey Chili Bean Sandwich
Get the recipe: turkey chili bean sandwich [25]
Turkey Enchiladas With Green Sauce
Get the recipe: turkey enchiladas with green sauce [26]
Pesto Freezer Breakfast Burritos
Get the recipe: pesto freezer breakfast burritos [27]
Buffalo Chicken Burrito Bowls
Get the recipe: buffalo chicken burrito bowls [28]
Slow-Cooker Tater Tot Casserole
Get the recipe: slow-cooker taco tater tot casserole [29]
Huevos Rancheros
Get the recipe: huevos rancheros [30]
Healthy Mexican Casserole
Get the recipe: healthy Mexican casserole [31]
Mote Pillo
Get the recipe: mote pillo [32]
Grilled Veggie Tacos With Chimichurri
Get the recipe: grilled veggie tacos with chimichurri [33]
Peruvian Arroz con Pollo
Get the recipe: Peruvian arroz con pollo [34]
Mexican-style sweet potato pizza
Get the recipe: Mexican-style sweet potato pizza [35]
Quinoa and Black Bean Burrito Bowls
Get the recipe: quinoa and black bean burrito bowls [36]
Black Bean Salad
Get the recipe: black bean salad [37]
Sweet Potato Mole Turkey Chili
Get the recipe: sweet potato mole turkey chili [38]
Breakfast Quesadillas
Get the recipe: breakfast quesadillas [39]
Cilantro Lime Rice
Get the recipe: cilantro lime rice [40]
Chicken Chorizo Potato Pot
Get the recipe: chicken chorizo potato pot [41]
Spicy Posole
Get the recipe: spicy posole [42]
Migas
Get the recipe: migas [43]
Beans and Greens Tacos
Get the recipe: beans and greens tacos [44]
Cuban Sweet Potato Picadillo Bowls
Get the recipe: Cuban sweet potato picadillo bowls [45]
Adobo Arroz con Pollo
Get the recipe: adobo arroz con pollo [46]
White Chicken Quinoa Chili
Get the recipe: white chicken quinoa chili [47]
Slow-Cooker Enchilada Orzo
Get the recipe slow-cooker enchilada orzo [48]
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Get the recipe: chicken tortilla soup [49]
Black Bean Turkey Nachos With Jalapeño Yogurt
Get the recipe: black bean turkey nachos with jalapeño yogurt [50]
Mason Jar Taco Salad
Get the recipe: Mason Jar taco salad [51]
Black Bean and Corn Salad
Get the recipe: black bean and corn salad [52]
Dominican Mofongo
Get the recipe: mofongo [53]
Instant Pot Barbacoa
Get the recipe: barbacoa [54]
Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes With Eggs
Get the recipe: Mexican stuffed sweet potatoes with eggs [55]