Healthy Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Make your fiesta memorable with these healthy Cinco De Mayo recipes. All of these are quick and easy to make with simple ingredients.

5 de mayo is right around the corner, you guys!

You know me,  I LOVE all things Mexican and Tex Mex and with the years I have gathered a respectable number of Mexican deliciousness that I want to share with you today to turn that Wednesday, May 5th into a mid-week fiesta!

For those interested, 5 de Mayo is not just a total taco & marg fest but actually celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. While it is not really celebrated at all in Mexico, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a major happening, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations. I mean, margaritas, tacos, and queso all day long? What's not to love and I personally will get behind anything that allows me to revisit all that healthy Mexican goodness I have on my blog!

Quick and healthy Cinco de Mayo Recipes for your Mexican fiesta

In fact, I vote for semi been celebrating all week long because there can never be enough Mexican food, especially if it's all healthy and gluten-free.  All of these recipes are quick and easy to whip up and can easily be doubled, so ideal for any group size. Regardless of whether you are having some friends over or planning on whipping up a Mexican fiesta with just your tribe, I got the recipe for you!

Here are my favorite healthy Mexican recipes for Cinco de mayo.

Easy Mexican Huevos Rancheros Casserole

This easy Huevos Rancheros Casserole combines everything we love about Mexican breakfast in one dish!  A hearty, satisfying savory yet healthy breakfast that is perfect for feeding a crowd and that can also hold its own for dinner. Can also be made with scrambled eggs instead of baked eggs. 

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Mexican Ground Turkey Bowl

This Mexican Ground Turkey Bowl recipe with rice, black beans and tomatoes is a healthier twist on restaurant-style Mexican rice! Leftover cooked rice is mixed with sauteed veggies, lean ground turkey, spices, lime and cilantro! YUM!

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Mexican Street Corn Salad

This healthy Mexican Street Corn Salad made with charred sweet corn, Greek yogurt, jalapenos, Cotija cheese, and lime juice is a healthy summer side perfect for a potluck! This twist on esquites is packed with authentic Mexican flavor but way lower in fat and calories!

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Recipe For Vegan Mushroom Carnitas Tacos

Looking for the best recipe for vegan tacos? Look no further than these Mushroom Carnitas Tacos. They are filled with shredded, marinated and baked king oyster mushrooms. An ultra flavorful plant-based tacos filling for all your Taco Tuesday Needs!

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Mexican Sweet Potato and Chicken Casserole

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Mexican Quinoa Casserole

An easy + healthy quinoa casserole with all your favorite Mexican flavors. Meatless and high in protein, it's a nutritional powerhouse! It's naturally gluten free - and freezer friendly too.

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Healthy Fish Taco Bowls with Chipotle Lime Mayo

These healthy whole30 and paleo fish taco bowls with mango salsa and chipotle lime mayo make an absolutely wonderful Mexican inspired summer dinner. Loaded with avocado, homemade mango salsa, red cabbage slaw, cilantro lime cauliflower rice, and spicy chipotle lime mayo I promise this will become your favorite paleo and low carb fish recipe. This Whole30 fish taco bowls recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, and refined sugar-free.

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One-Pot Taco Pasta with Ground Turkey

An easy recipe for One-Pot Taco Pasta with ground turkey, bell pepper, beans, salsa, and taco seasoning. A healthy, dairy-free pasta recipe that is ready in just under 30 minutes!

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Shredded Chicken Tacos (Tacos de Pollo a la Mexicana)

These easy-to-make gluten-free Shredded Chicken Tacos made from healthy, poached chicken breast are the perfect party food and a great introduction to Mexican cuisine! Serve them with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice! 

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Black Bean Sweet Potato Nachos

Let's up our nachos game with these Healthy Black Bean Sweet Potato Nachos! Baked to crisp perfection, then fully loaded with cheddar cheese, black beans, and jalapenos! A gluten-free and vegetarian nachos recipe that is perfect for TV snacking, Game Day or any Taco Tuesday!

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Fresh Corn, Black Bean and Tomato Salad with Avocado Lime Dressing {Vegan}

This healthy summer salad made with fresh, oven roasted corn, black beans, and cocktail tomatoes gets a Mexican twist by adding a creamy vegan avocado lime dressing! The perfect healthy, yet filling side for a bbq or taco night! 

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Skinny Sheet Pan Turkey Nachos {Gluten Free}

An easy sheet pan nachos recipe, made with ground turkey, lots of tomatoes, cilantro, and baked tortillas for fewer calories and more pleasure. An easy, crowd-pleasing snack for game day! Naturally gluten-free.

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