15 Latin Dishes to Help You on Your Weight-Loss Journey

This version of a normally rich and comforting pasta dish is made healthier by adding veggies like corn and bell pepper to the mix.

Get the recipe: Summer carbonara with corn and chiles

Substituting cauliflower rice for the regular kind is a great way to reduce the calories in your burritos.

Get the recipe: cauliflower rice fajita burritos

Spicing up a fruit-based salad is a great way to amp up the flavor without blowing up the calorie tally.

Get the recipe: spicy blueberry jicama salad

Spiralized cucumber noodles are a great low-calorie alternative to pasta for a fresh, cool dish like these chimichurri noodles.

Get the recipe: chimichurri cucumber noodles

Adding ingredients like corn and black beans is sure to get you excited about eating a new, healthy salad.

Get the recipe: avocado, black bean, and corn salad

Quesadillas have a bad reputation for being cheese-loaded calorie bombs, but this version, which incorporates beans, salsa, and mango, is quite the opposite.

Get the recipe: lightened-up quesadillas

Lasagna is one of those beloved comfort foods that can be hard to refuse when you're trying to cut back on calories. We promise this zucchini-packed version is still very satisfying.

Get the recipe: Mexican zucchini lasagna

Who could say no to a flavorful plate of ceviche? These healthy tacos are perfectly light and refreshing.

Get the recipe: ceviche tacos

This flavor-packed taco casserole doesn't skimp on the crunch. The low-calorie flatbreads with flax (which are subbed in for chips) will make you forget this dish is actually healthy.

Get the recipe: taco casserole

Chili is a fan favorite in the Fall and Winter months, but the usual meat, cheese, and sour cream can easily pack on the fat and calories. This vegan meatless version eliminates those ingredients but still comes loaded with flavor.

Get the recipe: vegan chili con carne

Getting an adequate amount of protein is a must for anyone seeking to lose weight, and eggs are a great way to do so. These sweet potato egg cups are a flavorful way to get your fix at any time of day.

Get the recipe: Mexican stuffed sweet potatoes with eggs

This salad is typically made with pulled pork, but you might be surprised to find that subbing jackfruit adds in similar flavor and texture.

Get the recipe: vegan Southwest shredded jackfruit salad

For many people, lives are simply incomplete without nachos, no matter how unhealthy they may be. This version includes healthy ingredients like black beans and avocado, but the jalapeño yogurt, with its indulgent creaminess, is what will make you love it.

Get the recipe: black bean turkey nachos with jalapeño yogurt

Thanks to lean turkey instead of ground beef, this chili recipe is high in protein and low in fat. It's also gluten-free, a bonus for those with sensitivities.

Get the recipe: healthy turkey taco chili

Another vegan and gluten-free option, this bowl is the perfect combination of sweet and savory, with ingredients like sweet potatoes, chickpeas, raisins, and spices.

Get the recipe: Cuban sweet potato picadillo bowls