Healthy Mexican
Looking for some fresh, delicious and healthy Mexican dishes that you can feel good about eating? Then you have come to the right place! Here are our favourite Healthy Mexican recipes from sizzling fajitas to tasty tacos. All are filled with vibrant colours and fresh ingredients that are surprisingly good for you.
Chicken Tinga Tacos
Authentic Puéblan Chicken Tinga in minutes! Use our Chipotle Paste and passata to create this classic taco dish at home for the family in no time. Tasty, hearty and delicious.
Steak Fajitas
Made with delicious rump steak, cut into strips and cooked with our mild Fajita Simmer Sauce, these steak fajitas are a guaranteed crowd pleaser!
Salmon Tacos
Looking for an easy and fresh summer taco recipe? These pan fried, blackened Salmon Tacos are loaded with freshness. The best quality ingredients makes the best tacos!
Everything you need to make Healthy Mexican at home
With a few pantry staples from Gran Luchito to add lots of flavour, you can make deliciously healthy Mexican food at home!
Make a delicious salad dressing with tahini, honey, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste and drizzle over lots of fresh chopped veggies for an irresistible and just a bit spicy Mexican Salad perfect as a side to grilled chicken or steak tacos or as a main on its own.
Our mild Chipotle Paste with roasted tomato and red pepper is a delicious and low-calorie way to make fajitas whether you fancy mushroom, steak or chicken.
Gran Luchito Smoky Chipotle Fajita & Taco Mix mixed with lime juice and a splash of olive oil is a great way to add lots of flavour to Chicken Tacos and Halloumi Fajitas. A dollop of Gran Luchito authentic salsa is also a great low-calorie option for topping tacos and fajitas with only about 25 calories per 100g.
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Chicken Fajitas With Chipotle
Scratch cooked fajitas have never tasted so good! A dollop of our chipotle paste in the fajita marinade takes these Chicken fajitas to another level! ...
Pico de Gallo
A super flavourful and fresh homemade tomato salsa with chillies, coriander, lime and chipotle that is easy to make and can be added to just about anything!...
Chicken Tacos
The Best Easy Chicken Tacos that are super simple to make and bursting with authentic Mexican flavours!...
Ceviche
This prawn ceviche is light, delicious and fresh, and is a great intro to making ceviche at home as it uses cooked prawns. Accompany with Tortilla Chips to scoop up the goodness....
Air Fryer Burrito
Make these incredible Air Fryer Burrito for a fast and easy weeknight meal. Avoid messy frying and have a hot burrito in under 5 minutes....
Black Bean Soup
An easy homemade black bean soup recipe that uses Gran Luchito Cantina Beans and Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste. A creamy and slightly spicy soup, this one is delicious! ...
Aguachile
Here's our beautiful Aguachile recipe - raw fresh prawns cooked in lime juice and covered in a spicy marinade using our Medium Taco Seasoning. ...
Vegan Fajitas
Be creative with leftover veg in Vegan Fajitas with chipotle refried beans! We use tenderstem broccoli, spring onions, green beans, yellow peppers, cherry tomatoes and coriander in ours!...
Fideo Soup
Fideo soup is a traditional Mexican dish known for its comforting and flavourful qualities. It typically consists of toasted noodles (called fideo) cooked in a tomato-based broth along with various vegetables and seasonings. ...
Vegan Pozole
This authentic Pozole Soup recipe is cooked slow 'n low with Chipotle Paste for a rich, spicy brothy soup with lots of veggies - perfect for a cold night....
Pozole Soup
This Tex Mex favourite is another way to serve enchiladas at home. Perfect for feeding big groups of people and is guaranteed to make everyone happy!...
Steak Fajitas
Made with delicious rump steak, cut into strips and cooked with our mild Fajita Simmer Sauce, these steak fajitas are a guaranteed crowd pleaser! ...
Chicken Tinga Tacos
Authentic Puéblan Chicken Tinga in minutes! Use our Chipotle Paste and passata to create this classic taco dish at home for the family in no time. Tasty, hearty and delicious....
Salmon Tacos
Looking for an easy and fresh summer taco recipe? These pan fried, blackened Salmon Tacos are loaded with freshness. ...
Vegetarian Chilli Con Carne
Vegetarian Chilli con Carne is a hearty and flavourful stew, offering a meat-free twist on the classic chilli....
Mexican Salad
A light, fresh chopped Mexican salad filled with crunchy veg, black beans, tortilla chips that is colourful, satisfying and just a tiny bit spicy thanks to the delicious chipotle tahini dressing....
Turkey Mince Tacos
Experience a delightful twist with pan-fried chipotle turkey mince combined with sliced avocado, spring onions, and chipotle salsa. If you haven't tasted turkey mince before, it offers a refreshing alternative and boasts numerous health benefits!...
Albondigas Soup
Albondigas Soup is a traditional Mexican dish that features savoury meatballs (albondigas) made from a mixture of ground meat, rice, herbs, and spices. These flavourful meatballs are simmered in a broth alongside vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, and zucchini...
Mexican Black Beans
Flavourful and brothy black beans garnished simply with finely chopped onion, tomatoes, chillies and/or coriander, a delicious and easy side dish!...
Mexican Baked Eggs
This recipe is super quick and easy to make. The toasted sourdough is essential for dipping into all the goodness from the runny eggs, melted cheese and Tomatillo Salsa....
Vegan Burrito
Our Vegan Burrito with roasted chipotle potatoes, black Cantina Beans and magical Chipotle Paste results in a delicious and substantial filling to stuff your burritos with....
Whole Fish Mexican Style
Inspired by one of our favourite Mexican Chef’s, Gabriela Camara, and her famous dish “Pescado a la Talla”, which is served at her restaurant Contramar in Mexico City. ...
Mexican Green Beans
Sauté your green beans in a bit of olive oil and some of our Crunchy Salsa Macha for a deliciously spicy side dish, with a lovely light crunch from the ground peanuts....
Mexican Steak
Make your Mexican Steak taste even better by marinating it with a dollop of our Chipotle Paste for a smoky depth of flavour that is truly irresistible....
Avocado Crema
This yummy, fresh avocado cream sauce is made with ripe avocados and our Medium or Spicy Taco Seasonings, perfect for topping tacos and fajitas. ...
Vegan Quesadilla
With all the amazing melty vegan cheese at markets now, we wanted to create a beautiful Vegan Quesadilla for the vegans out there! So here's a vegan version of chicken tinga....
Chicken Traybake
An easy chicken traybake is the perfect answer to feed your family. What’s not to love about an easy chicken traybake with delicious chicken juices and vegetables?...
Mexican Pulled Chicken
Chicken thighs simmered with Chipotle Paste, orange juice, apple cider vinegar and stock turns regular chicken into the tastiest Mexican pulled chicken....
Huevos Divorciados
The reason for the name comes from using a red and a green sauce which make the eggs look separated. The sauces are served warm over fried eggs and tortillas....
Vegan Chilli
This vegan chilli con carne is perfect for a healthy, meat-free meal made extra delicious by roasting the veggies with Chipotle Paste to flavour perfection...
Taco Salad
All your favourite taco ingredients are combined into one epic bowl. It's all about mixing textures and fresh flavours, and we think it is delicious!...
Mushroom Fajitas
Don't knock till you've tried it! Our Mushroom Fajitas are nothing short of delicious. A fantastic vegetarian substitute packed with flavour. ...
Mexican Chicken Soup
There's nothing more comforting than a bowl of hearty warm soup during a cold winter's day. Well this is exactly what we had in mind when we created this recipe....
Mexican Chicken Stew
Throw everything in a pot with our smoky Chipotle Paste, cook slow ‘n’ low until the meat falls apart and flavours blend together to make something really special....
Mexican Bean Salad
Our Mexican Bean Salad is packed full of fresh, crunchy veggies and black beans with the most delicious chipotle dressing, a perfect side dish for your next BBQ!..
Vegan Mexican Stew
There is nothing more comforting than a big bowl of hearty stew on a winter's day. Our recipe is plant based and has loads of flavour veg without the meat....
Vegetarian Fajitas
Our Vegetarian Fajitas are perfect for entertaining, super healthy and really quick to make. Packed full of red onions, sweet potatoes, colourful peppers and courgette....
Slow Cooker Fajitas
Fancy a fajita recipe that you can make in the slow cooker? This Slow Cooker Fajitas recipe couldn't be easier! Just add everything in with our Chipotle Paste. ...
Fish Fajitas
Make your fajitas summery, fresh and light by using halibut instead of the usual chicken or beef! These Fish Fajitas are delightful with just a squeeze of lime and some Chipotle Crema....
Prawn Fajitas
With a touch of tequila, lime, and our signature smoky Chipotle Paste, these prawns fajitas are seriously fun food that are guaranteed to put a smile on everyones face....
Burrito Bowl
Delicious steak, lots of veggies and Cantina Beans - this is everything you love about burritos but with a bowl so you don't have to try to squeeze it all into one tortilla!...
Halloumi Fajitas
Strips of pan-fried Halloumi are served with onions, peppers and olive oil having been infused with a mixture of our Chipotle Paste and Spicy Taco Seasoning....
Spicy Chicken Fajitas
Elevate your Spicy Chicken Fajitas with two perfectly compatible products from our range. Marinate your chicken in our bold and flavourful Spicy Taco Seasoning, then wrap up all the delicious ingredients in our soft and super soft Fajita Wraps....
Arroz Primavera
Arroz Primavera is a perfect easy side dish for midweek meals. The classic recipe has fluffy white rice and spring vegetables, but we added our Guajillo Fajita and Taco Mix!...
Chipotle Steak Salad
This is great for a low carb meal with plenty of fresh veg and oodles of flavour. Cucumber, avocado, spring onions & lettuce with a zingy dressing and Gran Luchito chipotle marinated steak....
Chipotle Prawn Tacos
Use our Chipotle Paste to marinate your prawns in this gorgeous Chipotle Prawn Tacos recipe! A super easy, smoky recipe that everyone will love...
Grilled Shrimp
Looking for a very tasty recipe for shrimp or prawns, then this is it! A marinade using our Crunchy Salsa Macha gives a spicy-smoky taste to these deliciously charred shrimps....
Baked Salmon
The simple combination of Chipotle Paste, butter, lemon zest, and parsley are mixed together to create a delicious smoky butter. The butter is then spread over the salmon and cooked!...
Caldo Tlalpeño
Caldo Tlalpeño is a hearty Mexican soup made with a chicken and tomato based broth, shredded chicken, vegetables and rice. It's seriously nourishing and satisfying, perfect for the cold!...
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Healthy Mexican RecipesFAQs
Here are our most frequently asked questions about Healthy Mexican cuisine. If you’d like to ask one, please do so in the comments section below the recipe. To learn more about making healthy Mexican at home, be sure to check out the Gran Luchito YouTube channel.
Fresh pico de gallo and ceviche are great healthy starters and fajitas make an excellent choice for the main with protein and veggies but we recommend holding the cheese, limiting the number of tortillas or opting to serve over a bed of lettuce.
You can try wrapping tacos in lettuce leaves for a fresh, low calorie, low carb way of eating tacos. If the idea of ditching the taco wraps feels too extreme, we recommend taking a look at the toppings and opting for low calorie options such as Gran Luchito salsa (@25 calories for 100g) or making a fresh pico de gallo.
A warming bowl of Mexican Chicken soup is a hearty and healthy low calorie option. Ceviche is also a low calorie option.