Cinco de Mayo is a celebration to commemorate Mexico’s victory over the French army at the Battle of Puebla in the Franco-Mexican war of 1862. Festivities include parades, dancing, festivals, and of course, food!
Celebrate this festive occasion with these 8 healthy Cinco de Mayo recipes that will please meat-eaters and vegans alike. From fresh quinoa salad to hearty chili con carne, these recipes will put the little ones and moms and dads in a festive mood.
These healthy appetizers and meals incorporate the flavours of Mexican cuisine and Tex-Mex flavours, without any heavy, super caloric and fatty ingredients (sorry, non queso fundido in this round-up!).
Cauliflower Black Bean Taco Filling
Southwestern Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers
A lot of these I love…I’d love to try the Burrito wrap today. I think I have all the ingredients so it may very well happen. 🙂
Hope it does…if so, let me know what you think!
These recipes look and sound delicious! Thanks for sharing these! I’ll have to keep them in mind for Cinco de Mayo!
Whenever I “watch” what I eat, I actually stick to Mexican dishes since I feel like it’s healthier with salsas and guac! Thanks for the tips.
Makes perfect sense….as long as you’re not eating ‘Mexican’ food from Taco Bell and recipes like flaming cheese, lol!
Each of those recipes sound so tasty! We don’t celebrate it here but I sure do love Mexican food!
Cinco de Mayo is a hit at our home, but I’m not the best cook 🙂 These recipes will definitely come in handy… whether it’s Cinco de Mayo or not!
I think they’re easy enough that anyone could make them! Good luck 😉
I didn’t celebrate Cinco de Mayo. However, I LOVE Mexican food, therefore these recipes would be perfect for anytime for me.
I actually didn’t celebrate it either…but I did make the cheeseburger burritos tonight, lol!
I love your HEALTHY ideas. Parties tend to turn unhealthy sometimes. I like the cauliflower dip suggestion. It looks great
That’s so true that parties usually turn unhealthy…that’s usually the only time I indulge, lol!
We love Mexican food around here! I bet all of those are delish. Thank you for the recipes. My boys would be delighted.
Doesn’t everyone? lol! I hope they love them!
I think i’d like to make the stuffed peppers. That’s a great variation for them. That might even get my husband interested in quinoa.
That would be a great substitute for rice and a great way to introduce quinoa, especially if he already loves stuffed peppers. If you’re big meat eaters, you could also add some sauteed ground beef mixed into the quinoa.
What fantastic recipes you have here. The cheeseburger burrito wraps would probably be my favorite. =)
Thanks Bonnie!
These recipes all look so delicious. I am going to try making the Tex-Mex Quinoa Salad first.
Nice choice! That is my all-time fave!
These are some really great recipes, I would like to try the cheeseburger burrito, I think my kids would really like that. Thank you!
That’s one of my kids’ faves…partly because it’s yummy and partly because they can get their hands dirty when they eat it!
Those burritos and rice right up my alley! I love all authentic Mexican food! What better reason to treat myself to an amazing dinner tonight than a holiday in my birth month! Great share!!
Nice! Happy birthday and happy Cinco de Mayo!
These are GREAT recipes! I am really impressed with the fact that these are healthy too! I’m going to try some ASAP!
Thanks so much!! I would love to hear which ones you try!
All of these look great! I love how healthy they look as well. I really want to try that chili con carne. Looks so yummy!
I don’t make that one much in the summer months…it’s a definitely a stick-to-your-ribs, hearty winter meal!
These healthy Cinco de Mayo recipes look really yummy!! I am all about mexican food but it is usually so bad for you!! I love these healthy options!!
I agree…I love the ‘fresh’ flavours of Mexican food, but they’re usually hidden by the all the heavy sauces and cheeses added to recipes!
Cheeseburger wrap looks mighty good! Love all your recipes. So yummy!
That’s one of my kids favourites!! In fact, I’m going to make it tonight 😉
All these look really bright, cheery, and delicious dishes. I especially like the cauliflower black bean taco filling. The ingredients sound so healthy!
Are you vegan? It’s a great substitute for meat in tacos or quesadillas!
My dad is, so we should always have vegetarian-friendly food at home. 🙂
I love cinco recipes. So many delicious dishes, so many options. I wish I was doing something more with the day! I haven’t planned much!
Really, really liking these Cinco de Mayo recipes! I am on my way now to your links to save some of them! Thank you – Happy Cinco de Mayo! http://www.askcoachdonna.com
Awesome! I hope you prepare some of them for tomorrow 😉
Now I’m realizing that I’m not too prepared for Cinco de Mayo. I need to make an awesome healthy meal!
Hopefully one of these will do 😉
it all looks so good 🙂
Everything on this list looks delicious. The Southern Quinoa Stuffed Peppers and the Cheeseburger Burrito Wraps are my favorites! We don’t celebrate Cinco de Mayo here but I’m definitely trying these dishes soon.
We don’t actually celebrate it either in my neck of the woods however, a lot of restaurants hype it up!
I’m all about foods that are healthy, but don’t look like it or taste like it. All of these recipes pass the test with flying colors! Yum!
Thanks Ali!
Oh that cauliflower black bean taco filling looks delicious! I’d love to try some of these dishes for myself.
That’s one of my faves! It has a very similar texture to meat (especially if you don’t grind the cauliflower completely).
Oh yum! All of these look super tasty, but I’m really loving the tex mex risotto. Thanks!
These are all great recipes! I love the food of Cindo de Mayo, but it’s not very healthy. Thanks!
That’s why I thought it would be a great idea to showcase some celebratory recipes…that are also healthy for you!
Ooooo these are some tasty cinco de mayo ideas!!!! I seriously cannot wait for tomorrow and all the delicious food!!!!
Those all look so good! I really want to try the bean dip. I’m a huge fan of refried beans!
Me too! I don’t eat meat so I get most of my protein from beans or lentils!
I love all of these. We are big fans of Mexican food in our house, so I will definitely be trying a few of these.
Thanks! Us too, although I tend to make healthier versions of the traditional recipes…no one complains so it’s a win-win situation 😉