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You can make satisfying Mexican food that’s healthy, plant based, vegetarian / vegan, and totally delicious all at the same time!

Mexican flavors are perfect for easy one-pot dishes like this pinto bean casserole, or this vegan posole.

With smart swaps, you can create a healthy version of a Mexican favorite: “guacamole” with about half the calories and 3x the protein thanks to this vegan guacamole. Or remake a Mexican classic, flautas – into these baked Mexican vegetarian flautas with black beans!

Like Chipotle? You’ll love my ultimate sofritas and veggie burrito bowls! These recipes are so easy to remix to add your own style – so feel free to customize them to suit your preferences!

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Old el paso taco seasoning recipe in a wooden bowl with a spoon.

Upgrade your Taco Tuesday with this 3 minute, Old El Paso Taco seasoning recipe copycat! It's spicy, big on flavor, and is so easy to make!

Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Recipe

Jalapeno simple syrup in a glass mason jar, garnished with jalapeno slices.

With just 3 ingredients and 15 minutes, heat up your favorite drink or cocktail with this sweet and spicy jalapeno simple syrup!

Jalapeno Simple Syrup

Pineapple pico de gallo served in a white bowl, garnished with jalapenos.

This sweet and spicy pineapple pico de gallo is a fun twist on your traditional salsa with just 7 simple ingredients. Vegan & gluten free!

Pineapple Pico De Gallo

Smoky red pepper crema served in a white bowl with fresh herbs as a garnish.

This smoky red pepper crema is an incredibly versatile condiment with a rich, smoky flavor that goes great with a wide variety of dishes.

Smoky Red Pepper Crema

Chipotle copycat sofritas in a cast iron skillet topped with cilantro and lime wedges.

This Chipotle copycat sofritas recipe is easy to make, tastier than the original, and a delicious, hearty, vegan protein alternative!

Sofritas (Chipotle Copycat Recipe!)

Mexican bean soup served in a bowl topped with avocado and tortilla chips.

This delicious, comforting Mexican Bean Soup is full of authentic Mexican flavors. Easy, healthy, and versatile, great for the whole family!

Mexican Bean Soup

Healthy vegetarian taco soup topped with cilantro and cheese in a white bowl.

This creamy vegetarian taco soup is packed full of Mexican flavors, super easy, and total comfort food! Gluten free and easily made vegan!

Vegetarian Taco Soup (Vegan Option Included!)

Healthy vegetarian fajita bowls with avocado and lime, on a white background.

A vegetarian fajita bowl that's super simple but BIG on flavor! Brown rice serves as the base for flavorful toppings & roasted veggies!

Vegetarian Fajita Bowl

Healthy almond flour tortillas on a wooden cutting board.

These keto-friendly and gluten free almond flour tortillas are perfect for serving with all your Mexican dishes like tacos and quesadillas.

Almond Flour Tortillas Recipe (Low-Carb, Keto)

sweet potato breakfast hash served with toast

This sweet potato breakfast hash is full of flavor, and makes a great brunch, side dish, or main meal! Packed full of healthy ingredients!

Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash (Easy + Healthy!)

healthy vegan crunchwrap supreme - taco bell copycat recipe, stacked on a cutting board

This delicious Vegan Crunchwrap Supreme is a healthier, plant based version of the classic Taco Bell favorite, but tastes just as good!

Vegan Crunchwrap Supreme (Taco Bell Copycat)

easy vegan gluten free healthy loaded corn fries recipe - mexican street corn fries on a white plate.

Sweet and savory corn fries are the ultimate snack or appetizer! Corn is skewered, fried until crispy, then dressed up with spices!

Corn Fries (Mexican Street Corn Style + 4 Variations!)

slice of easy healthy vegetarian layered taco casserole with tortillas, white baking dish in the background

This layered taco casserole makes a quick and easy weeknight meal. This Mexican-inspired dish is gluten-free, vegetarian, and kid-friendly!

Layered Taco Casserole With Tortillas (Taco Bake)

best easy healthy gluten free vegan chorizo recipe (plant based, meatless) in a cast iron skillet

This vegan chorizo is seriously the best! So easy to make and perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, taco salads, and so much more!

Vegan Chorizo Recipe (Homemade, Easy)

easy vegetarian vegan mexican rice recipe - healthy spanish rice in a stock pot

White rice gets a delicious makeover in this vegan Mexican rice recipe. It's made with simple ingredients like bell peppers & tomatoes.

Vegan Mexican Rice

healthy easy baked black bean vegan empanadas recipe on a wooden serving tray

With flaky dough and a flavor filling, these vegan empanadas are a show stopper! Stuffed with black beans and warm spices.

Vegan Empanadas With Black Beans

easy roasted chili corn salsa - chipotle copycat recipe

This Chipotle copycat roasted chili corn salsa recipe is slightly sweet, spicy, and great served over burrito bowls, in tacos, or with chips!

Roasted Chili Corn Salsa (Chipotle Copycat Recipe!)

vegetarian burrito bowl with black beans, tortilla chips, corn, cheese and lime

This healthy, easy veggie burrito bowl recipe is satisfying & packed with flavor! It's gluten-free, easily made vegan, & family-friendly!

Veggie Burrito Bowl With Black Beans (Chipotle Inspired!)

easy healthy low carb keto enchiladas recipe in a baking dish

If your heart sings for enchiladas, but you're on a low carb diet - try these delicious keto enchiladas! It's perfect for a weeknight dinner!

Keto Enchiladas (Low Carb Enchiladas)

easy healthy vegan enchilada casserole recipe in a white baking dish

This healthy Vegan Enchilada Casserole with black beans is a super easy meal. Full of flavor and tasty, this Mexican dish is a crowd pleaser!

Vegan Enchilada Casserole

halloween jack-o-lantern pumpkin quesadillas served on a white plate

These Halloween Pumpkin Quesadillas are the cutest, delicious, fall dinner idea. Perfect for kids or for the holidays, they are irresistible!

Halloween Quesadillas: Easy “Jack-O-Lantern” Pumpkins

easy healthy pinto bean casserole recipe in a pan - vegetarian and gluten free

This super easy pinto bean casserole is ready in less than half an hour and provides a well balanced meal that the whole family will love!

Pinto Bean Casserole (Easy Mexican Recipe)

If you love Mexican food, you will love these Healthy Vegetarian Black Bean Flautas. Packed full of flavor, easy to make and perfect for a weeknight meal.

Mexican Vegetarian Flautas with Black Beans

This healthy, vegetarian, copycat Mexican Pizza Taco Bell Mexican recipe is a real treat! Low in calories, easy to make and full of flavor!

Mexican Pizza Taco Bell Recipe

butternut squash chili served in a white bowl topped with green onions

This vegan butternut squash chili is a comforting dish made with warm spices, protein packed black beans, crunchy corn, and tomatoes.

Vegan Butternut Squash Chili With Beans (Gluten-Free)

Lentil Quesadillas are a simple veggie quesadilla recipe perfect for a weeknight meal. You can pull it together in 30 minutes or less.

Lentil Quesadillas: Veggie Quesadilla Recipe

Need some inspiration to spice up taco night? Try these 50 vegetarian taco toppings to create a delicious meat-free taco spread!

50 Vegetarian Taco Toppings for Taco Night

air fryer tortilla chips served with guacamole on a white plate

These crispy air fryer tortilla chips are like restaurant style chips! Make your own healthy, homemade tortilla chips with this easy recipe!

Air Fryer Tortilla Chips (How To Make Crispy Homemade Chips!)

vegan quesadillas made with butternut squash and kale topped with pico de gallo on a cutting board

A favorite Mexican dish gets a healthy vegetarian makeover! Cheesy, easy, vegan quesadillas are ready in 30 min and totally delicious!

Vegan Quesadillas Recipe (Easy, Veggie Packed!)

black bean fajitas topped with fresh cilantro and lime on a white plate

These corn & refried black bean fajitas are the best vegetable fajitas you'll eat! Super easy, ready in 15 min & great for the whole family!

Easy Black Bean Fajitas with Veggies and Corn

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