Whole plant foods, no added oil, no added sugar, no refined flour, little added salt. Mexican recipes only. 2026-07-25T00:00:00.000Z https://eathealthyandcheap.com/cuisine/mexican/ Eat Healthy and Cheap https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/pozole-rojo/ 2026-07-25T00:00:00.000Z

A red hominy stew built on toasted ancho, guajillo, and pasilla chiles, warmed with cinnamon and clove, with torn mushrooms standing in for pork.

https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/alegrias-popped-amaranth-date-bars/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z

Mexican alegrias: amaranth popped in a dry pan and pressed into chewy bars with a thick date caramel, toasted pepitas, raisins, and sesame.

https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/amaranth-atole-with-banana-and-cinnamon/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z

A warm Mexican breakfast atole built on whole amaranth, thickened by a ripe banana and sweetened with dates, spiced with Ceylon cinnamon and clove. Drinkable, high in fiber, no masa and no sugar.

https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/black-beans-toasted-chile-sofrito/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z

Dried black beans simmered from scratch, with depth built from dried chiles toasted and blended into the pot instead of the usual oil-fried sofrito.

https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/cacahuates-enchilados-mexican-chile-lime-peanuts/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z

Raw peanuts dry-roasted with sliced garlic and torn arbol chiles, then tossed hot with pure chile powder and lime zest, a Mexican botana with no oil.

https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/calabacitas/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z

Zucchini, corn, and roasted poblano simmered with tomato, onion, and oregano until the squash is silky but still holds, a no-oil take on the northern Mexican staple.

https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/calabaza-en-tacha-date-sweetened/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z

A Day of the Dead dessert of winter squash simmered soft in a spiced date and orange syrup, with cinnamon, clove, and star anise. All the deep caramel of the piloncillo original, none of the sugar.

https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/ceviche-de-champinones-mexican-mushroom-ceviche/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z

A vegan Mexican mushroom ceviche cured in lime with tomato, red onion, serrano, and oregano, folded with avocado just before serving.

https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/chileajo-de-verduras/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z

Oaxacan botana of steamed carrots, cauliflower, green beans, and potato bathed in a garlicky guajillo-ancho vinegar sauce and left to soak.

https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/chili-lime-pepitas/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z

Pumpkin seeds dry-toasted until they pop and puff, then tossed hot with pure chili, smoked paprika, and lime. A crunchy, high-protein handful with no oil and no salt.

https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/chiltomate-yucatecan-roasted-tomato-salsa/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z

Yucatecan roasted-tomato salsa simmered with charred garlic and a whole roasted habanero left in for aroma, brightened with sour orange and epazote.

https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/dulce-de-camote-mexican-sweet-potato-dessert/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z

A Mexican candied sweet potato dessert glazed with date paste, orange, cinnamon, and clove, then scattered with toasted pepitas.

https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/ensalada-de-nochebuena/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z

Mexico's Christmas Eve salad: beets, orange, apple, and pomegranate over romaine with a lime dressing and crushed peanuts. Sweet, tart, and crunchy.

https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/esquites/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z

Charred corn tossed warm with lime, chile, and cilantro, bound with a spoon of cashew cream and nutritional yeast for the creamy, cheesy note that mayonnaise and cotija usually carry.

https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/frijoles-de-la-olla/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z

Dried pinto beans simmered slow with onion, garlic, and a sprig of epazote until the broth turns silky. Mexico's everyday pot of beans, no lard.

https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/guacamole/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z

Ripe avocado mashed rough with lime, onion, serrano, and cilantro, the Mexican table mash that leans on chile and acid instead of any salt.

https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/mango-chili-paletas/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z

Mexican fruit ice pops of mango blended with lime and dates, edged with a pinch of pure chile like tajin. Freezer-friendly, no added sugar, no dairy.

https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/pico-de-gallo/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z

Ripe tomatoes, onion, and jalapeno chopped fine and dressed with lime and cilantro, the fresh table salsa that needs no cooking, no oil, and no salt.

https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/pozole-verde/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z

A hominy stew built on charred poblano and raw tomatillo, blended and simmered until the rawness cooks out, finished with cabbage, radish, and lime.

https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/rajas/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z

Smoky charred poblano strips simmered with sweet corn and onion in their own juices, a traditional Mexican side built without the usual cream, cheese, or oil.

https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/salsa-de-aguacate-taqueria-avocado-salsa/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z

The pourable taqueria green salsa: tomatillo and avocado blended smooth with serrano, garlic, and cilantro, loose enough to spoon over everything.

https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/salsa-verde-tomatillo/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z

Tomatillos and serrano charred under the broiler, then blended with raw garlic, onion, and cilantro into a tart, smoky green sauce for bowls, beans, and vegetables.

https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/sikil-pak/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z

Toasted pumpkin seeds ground fine and loosened with charred tomato, habanero, and orange juice into a Mayan dip that tastes of nut and smoke, no oil needed.

https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/smoky-black-bean-dip/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z

Black beans blended warm with toasted cumin, chipotle, and lime into a smoky, creamy dip. High protein, high fiber, no oil, and it costs about the same as a can of beans.

https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/sopa-de-fideo/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z

Whole wheat vermicelli toasted dark, then simmered in a blended tomato and guajillo broth, finished with lime and cilantro the way a Mexican cook would.