This Cinco de Mayo and throughout the year, try opting for meatless Mexican meals at restaurants and at home to add extra fruits, veggies, legumes and whole grains to your diet. These recipes from Meatless Monday can help get you started whipping up more plant-based Mexican food at home.
With Cinco de Mayo right around the corner, you may be craving some good Mexican food. From tacos to burritos to enchiladas and more, Mexican food can be a tasty choice. The good news is that it can also be a meatless choice! While you may think of carne asada, pollo asado, carnitas and all the other meaty options on most menus, many of the more traditional Mexican foods rely on vegetables, legumes and whole grains as main ingredients, often in place of meats.
This Cinco de Mayo and throughout the year, try opting for meatless Mexican meals at restaurants and at home to add extra fruits, veggies, legumes and whole grains to your diet. HealthyDiningFinder.com can help you find meatless and healthier Mexican choices at restaurants. These recipes from Meatless Monday can help get you started whipping up more plant-based Mexican food at home:
- Chickpea Tacos
- Quinoa Chili Fries
- Poblano & White Bean Chili
- Spicy Jalapeño Cashew “Cheese” Dip
- Bell Pepper Breakfast Burrito
- Chick’n Tortilla Soup
- Calabacitas Tacos
- Grilled Avocado with Salsa
- Vegetable Tostadas
- Chipotle Corn Huevos Rancheros
- Mango Chayote Sunflower Seed Salad
- Spring Vegetal Tacos
- “Chorizo” Fried Rice
- Corn and Black Bean Burritos
- Spicy Cilantro Corn on the Cob
- Grilled Pineapple Mango Salsa
- Portobello Tacos
- Bell Pepper Tempeh Fajitas
- Black Bean and Corn Salad
- Savory Ranch Tacos