21 Delicious Mexican Recipes That Are Actually Healthy — Yes, HEALTHY!

Mexican food, while unbelievably delicious, often gets a bad rep for being greasy and high-calorie. But truth be told, it's really not all that hard to lighten up some of your favorite dishes with a few simple tricks. Skip anything fried, replace meat with veggies, and, though we know it's hard, use only a sprinkle of cheese! Or simply turn to the healthy recipe options ahead. They are sure to ease your cravings!

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Mexican Brown Rice
Cookie + Kate

Mexican Brown Rice

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02
Mexican Falafel Bites
Cotter Crunch

Mexican Falafel Bites

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03
Chicken Burrito Bowl
Cookin' Canuck

Chicken Burrito Bowl

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04
Slow-Cooker Mexican Chili Lime Chicken
Half Baked Harvest

Slow-Cooker Mexican Chili Lime Chicken

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Healthy Mexican Casserole
Show Me the Yummy

Healthy Mexican Casserole

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Vegetable Fajitas
Food Faith Fitness

Vegetable Fajitas

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08
Mexican Stuffed Zucchini With Avocado Salsa
Food Faith Fitness

Mexican Stuffed Zucchini With Avocado Salsa

09
Mexican Roasted Corn and Quinoa Stuffed Squash
Pinch of Yum

Mexican Roasted Corn and Quinoa Stuffed Squash

10
Healthy Taco Salad
Damn Delicious

Healthy Taco Salad

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11
Mason Jar Taco Salad
Food Faith Fitness

Mason Jar Taco Salad

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12
Loaded Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats
Averie Cooks

Loaded Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats

13
Quinoa Enchilada Casserole
Damn Delicious

Quinoa Enchilada Casserole

15
Slow-Cooker Turkey Burritos
Slow Cooker Gourmet

Slow-Cooker Turkey Burritos

16
Roasted Veggie and Black Bean Tacos
Cooking Classy

Roasted Veggie and Black Bean Tacos

17
Skinny Taco Boats
Lorimer Street Kitchen

Skinny Taco Boats

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18
Healthy Taco Dip
Shugary Sweets

Healthy Taco Dip

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19
Light Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
Cookin' Canuck

Light Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

20
Burrito Stuffed Peppers
Wallflower Kitchen

Burrito Stuffed Peppers

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