Healthy Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Beans, rice, tortillas, tacos, tostadas, and quesadillas abound in this round-up of delicious and healthy Cinco de Mayo recipes that are my family's favorites!

What is Cinco de Mayo?

According to History.com, May 5th, or Cinco de Mayo, is a holiday that celebrates the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War in 1862.

Though minimally celebrated in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is widely known in the United States. In particular, places like Tucson, Arizona, where there is a larger Mexican-American population, recognize the holiday with drink and food specials galore!

As such, I wanted to contribute by showcasing some of my favorite Mexican food dishes from the blog today!

It's amazing to watch how so few ingredients can create such a delicious recipe. Serve these with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cheddar!

A nod to our favorite Tex-Mex Rice (number 5!), except it's made in the Instant Pot!

One of my most-made, most-loved recipes, these soft and pliable spelt tortillas are a treat! Eat them as burritos or topped with cheese for a gooey cheese crisp!

If you're gluten-free, try these soft and pliable corn tortillas! They're great for tacos and tostadas.

This is fantastic atop Mexican-themed salads and burritos!

My daughter Jade hates rice, but loves this recipe! We all do, it's a definite favorite.

Part dip, part side dish, however you serve them, these black beans will be delicious!

Cooked to al dente perfection in a base of vegetarian ingredients, these beans are great side dish.

Blend this together, and it's the perfect sauce for chicken, beef, or cheese enchiladas.

This recipe is a little different, but it works! I think the secret is in the grapefruit.

A Mexican-inspired fried rice, if you will, this is an old favorite!

Why do tacos get all the love, I adore a good tostada!

Though I do love tostadas, you definitely can't forget the tacos!

I've been making these enchiladas for years, and with good reason! They're packed full of protein and topped with oodles of gooey cheese.

Add one of the above bean recipes and some cheese, and serve these with guacamole and sour cream for a lighter lunch or dinner. You'll never miss them being fried!

If you need a good chicken filling for your tacos and burritos, try this slow-cooked chicken made with fresh ingredients!

Mexican food wouldn't be complete without salsa! This recipe is not only the easiest, but the best tasting. Just throw everything in the blender, and it's done in mere minutes!

And to top it all off, my daughter's best Guacamole recipe!

I hope you try and enjoy some of my family's favorite Mexican-themed recipes this Cinco de Mayo!