1928 recipes · 60 chapters

Mexico

51 recipes

Recipes from Mexico, metric, with nutrition per serving.

A jar and glass of pink watermelon agua fresca with ice, a watermelon wedge and lime halves.

Watermelon-Lime Agua Fresca with Mint

20 min · 133 kcal · 1 g proteinNo major allergensLow fatLow saturated fatLow saltDairy-freeVegetarianVegan

Mexican

Tamales tied in corn husks on a dark plate, one unwrapped to show soft masa filled with chicken in green tomatillo salsa.

Tamal · Chicken in salsa verde

Steamed Masa Parcels with Chicken and Tomatillo Salsa Verde

3 h · 745 kcal · 35 g proteinContains: CelerySource of protein

Mexican

Three corn-husk-wrapped tamales on a dark plate, one opened to show soft masa filled with shredded chicken in red chilli sauce, with a small bowl of green salsa.

Tamal · Red chilli chicken

Steamed Masa Parcels with Red Chilli Chicken

3 h · 786 kcal · 39 g proteinContains: CelerySource of protein

Mexican

Three corn tacos on a dark slate filled with shredded chicken in a smoky red tomato sauce, topped with crumbled white cheese, thin red onion slices and coriander leaves.

Taco · Chicken tinga

Smoky Chipotle-Tomato Shredded Chicken Tacos

45 min · 304 kcal · 23 g proteinContains: Milk, Celery, SulphitesHigh protein

Mexican

Golden chicken and cheese quesadilla wedges with melted cheese, soured cream and lime.

Quesadilla · Chicken

Spiced Chicken, Cheddar and Jack Quesadillas with Pickled Jalapeños

40 min · 609 kcal · 39 g proteinContains: Gluten, MilkHigh proteinLow sugars

Mexican

Chicken enchiladas in red chilli sauce drizzled with crema and topped with onion rings and coriander.

Red Chile Chicken Enchiladas with Cheddar and Lime Crema

1 h 10 min · 606 kcal · 33 g proteinContains: MilkHigh proteinLow sugars

Mexican

A bowl of deep red tortilla soup topped with crisp tortilla strips, crumbled queso fresco, diced avocado and a swirl of crema, set on a matte dark slate.

Tortilla soup · Red Chile

Red Chilli Tortilla Soup

20 min · 467 kcal · 10 g proteinContains: Milk

Mexican

Romaine leaves with creamy dressing, golden croutons and cheese shavings.

The Best Caesar Salad

25 min · 727 kcal · 15 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, Fish, Milk, Mustard

Italian-American

Light tan peanut sorbet scoops sprinkled with ground cinnamon and chopped peanuts in a black bowl.

Sorbet · Peanut

Peanut Horchata Sorbet

10 min · 407 kcal · 12 g proteinContains: Peanuts, Tree nutsDairy-freeVegetarianVegan

Mexican

A plate of fluffy red tomato rice with peas and carrots, topped with coriander and a lime wedge.

Mexican Red Rice with Tomato, Peas and Carrots

30 min · 226 kcal · 5 g proteinContains: CeleryLow saturated fat

Mexican

Barbacoa · Lamb

Oven-Braised Lamb Barbacoa

6 h 20 min · 619 kcal · 34 g proteinContains: SulphitesHigh protein

Mexican

Creamy shredded cabbage and carrot slaw flecked with green jalapeño and chopped coriander, with lime wedges.

Coleslaw · Jalapeño

Jalapeño and Lime Coleslaw with Coriander

10 min · 121 kcal · 2 g proteinContains: Eggs, Milk, Mustard, SulphitesVegetarian

Mexican

Creamy chicken salad flecked with green jalapeño, red pepper and coriander in a bowl with lime wedges.

Chicken salad · Jalapeño

Jalapeño-Lime Chicken Salad with Coriander

35 min · 447 kcal · 40 g proteinContains: Eggs, Celery, MustardHigh proteinLow sugars

Mexican

Finely chopped dark kale topped with croutons and thin cheese shavings.

Kale Caesar Salad with Massaged Leaves

25 min · 251 kcal · 6 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, Fish, Milk, MustardLow sugars

Italian-American

Three pale creamy key lime ice pops studded with biscuit pieces on a black tray.

Popsicles · Key lime

Key Lime Pie Ice Pops

25 min · 281 kcal · 6 g proteinContains: Gluten, MilkLow saltVegetarian

Mexican

Chunky green guacamole in a stone mortar topped with coriander and a lime wedge, with tortilla chips alongside.

Fresh Chunky Guacamole

10 min · 127 kcal · 2 g proteinNo major allergensLow sugarsHigh fibreDairy-freeVegetarianVegan

Mexican

A dark bowl of green chicken and hominy soup topped with shredded cabbage, sliced radish, avocado slices and a lime wedge.

Pozole verde · Chicken

Green Chilli and Tomatillo Chicken Soup with Hominy

1 h 5 min · 433 kcal · 39 g proteinNo major allergensHigh protein

Mexican

A dark baking dish of rolled enchiladas covered in green tomatillo sauce, topped with crumbled white cheese, drizzles of soured cream and chopped coriander.

Enchilada · Green (verdes)

Green Tomatillo Chicken Enchiladas with Charred Chilli Sauce

1 h 30 min · 717 kcal · 45 g proteinContains: Milk, Celery

Mexican

Corn tortillas spread with black beans, topped with fried eggs and tomato salsa, with sliced avocado on a dark plate.

Huevos rancheros

Huevos rancheros

20 min · 438 kcal · 16 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, MilkSource of proteinLow sugarsSource of fibreVegetarian

Mexican

Chicken pieces coated in dark, glossy mole sauce sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Chicken in Mole Poblano

2 h 20 min · 1180 kcal · 82 g proteinContains: Gluten, Tree nuts, Celery, Sesame, SulphitesHigh protein

Mexican

Crisp red-tinged folded tacos filled with shredded beef and melted cheese on a dark plate, with a small bowl of red broth, chopped onion and coriander, and lime wedges.

Chilli-Braised Beef Tacos with Melted Cheese and Dipping Broth

4 h 45 min · 667 kcal · 43 g proteinContains: Milk

Mexican

A square of chocolate tres leches cake with whipped cream, cocoa and a strawberry in a pool of chocolate milk in a black bowl.

Tres leches · Chocolate

Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

50 min · 529 kcal · 11 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, Soybeans, MilkVegetarianCaffeine

Latin American

Thinly sliced, well-charred grilled steak on a dark plate with folded corn tortillas, guacamole, charred spring onions, a grilled green chilli and a lime wedge.

Citrus-Chilli Marinated Grilled Steak with Charred Spring Onions and Guacamole

30 min · 344 kcal · 34 g proteinContains: Gluten, Fish, SoybeansHigh protein

Mexican

A pitcher and an iced glass of creamy white horchata with a cinnamon stick.

Horchata

20 min · 397 kcal · 10 g proteinContains: Milk, Tree nutsVegetarian

Mexican

Café de olla steaming in a clay jarrito with a cinnamon stick, beside a piloncillo cone and two cloves.

Café de Olla with Piloncillo and Cinnamon

20 min · 144 kcal · 0 g proteinNo major allergensLow fatLow saturated fatLow saltDairy-freeVegetarianVeganCaffeine

Mexican

Three corn tortilla tacos filled with chopped charred steak, onion and coriander, with lime wedges on a dark plate.

Carne Asada Street Tacos with Onion, Coriander and Lime

30 min · 344 kcal · 34 g proteinContains: Gluten, Fish, SoybeansHigh proteinDairy-free

Mexican

A stone molcajete of chunky green tomatillo salsa beside tortilla chips, a lime wedge and a blistered green chilli.

Charred Tomatillo Salsa Verde

25 min · 16 kcal · 1 g proteinNo major allergensLow fatLow saturated fatLow sugarsLow saltHigh fibreDairy-freeVegetarianVegan

Mexican

A dark plate of tortilla chips covered in melted golden cheese and pickled jalapeño slices.

Cheese and Jalapeño Nachos

30 min · 1202 kcal · 11 g proteinContains: Peanuts, MilkLow sugarsVegetarian

Mexican

An oval griddled corn flatbread on a dark plate topped with black beans, strips of seared steak, green salsa, diced tomato, chopped onion and coriander.

Bean-Filled Masa Flatbreads with Seared Steak and Salsa Verde

45 min · 503 kcal · 10 g proteinContains: Milk

Mexican

A square of tres leches cake with whipped cream and a strawberry, sitting in a pool of milk in a black bowl on dark slate.

Tres Leches Cake

55 min · 552 kcal · 12 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, Milk

Latin American

Three corn tacos on a dark slate filled with browned sliced mushrooms, chopped onion and coriander, with lime wedges.

Taco · Mushroom

Seared Mushroom Tacos with Chipotle, Onion and Coriander

40 min · 321 kcal · 9 g proteinContains: SulphitesLow saturated fatLow sugarsSource of fibreDairy-freeVegetarianVegan

Mexican

Tortilla chips in red sauce topped with a fried egg, crema, red onion rings and coriander.

Red Chilaquiles with Fried Eggs, Crema and Lime Onions

50 min · 518 kcal · 12 g proteinContains: Eggs, MilkLow sugarsVegetarian

Mexican

A steaming dark mug of creamy atole with a cinnamon stick resting in it.

Mexican Atole with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar

15 min · 80 kcal · 2 g proteinContains: MilkVegetarian

Mexican

Crisp mushroom quesadilla wedges with melted cheese and herbs on a board.

Quesadilla · Mushroom

Mushroom and Poblano Quesadillas with Oregano and Queso Fresco

45 min · 464 kcal · 19 g proteinContains: Gluten, MilkSource of proteinLow sugarsVegetarian

Mexican

Smooth light-brown refried beans swirled in a bowl with coriander and tortilla chips.

Refried beans

20 min · 137 kcal · 6 g proteinNo major allergensSource of proteinLow saturated fatLow sugarsHigh fibreDairy-freeVegetarianVegan

Mexican

A black dish of layered biscuits and pale lime cream, topped with biscuit crumbs and lime zest.

Ice-cream cake · Lime

Lime Icebox Cake (Carlota de Limón)

15 min · 383 kcal · 10 g proteinContains: Gluten, MilkVegetarian

Mexican

A stack of yellow corn tortillas beside folded soft flour tortillas with brown spots.

50/50 Corn and Flour Tortillas

54 min · 214 kcal · 3 g proteinContains: GlutenLow sugarsDairy-freeVegetarianVegan

Mexican

Three deep ruby-red hibiscus ice pops on wooden sticks on a black tray.

Popsicles · Hibiscus

Hibiscus Ice Pops

20 min · 150 kcal · 0 g proteinNo major allergensDairy-freeVegetarianVegan

Mexican

Two crisp corn tostadas on a dark plate spread with refried beans and topped with shredded chicken, lettuce, crumbled white cheese and avocado slices.

Tostada · Chicken

Crisp Corn Tostadas with Chicken, Refried Beans and Avocado

55 min · 675 kcal · 44 g proteinContains: MilkHigh proteinLow saturated fatLow sugarsSource of fibre

Mexican

Two crisp golden fried burritos cut open to show the chicken, rice and bean filling, beside guacamole, soured cream and diced tomato salsa on a dark plate.

Chimichanga · Chicken

Crisp Fried Chicken, Bean and Rice Burritos with Soured Cream and Guacamole

1 h 10 min · 855 kcal · 40 g proteinContains: Gluten, Milk, CelerySource of proteinLow sugars

Mexican

Golden cheese quesadilla wedges with melted cheese and a bowl of fresh tomato salsa.

Crisp Melted Monterey Jack Cheese Quesadillas with Fresh Tomato Salsa

27 min · 598 kcal · 25 g proteinContains: Gluten, MilkSource of proteinLow sugars

Mexican

Three corn tacos on a dark slate with golden battered fish, shredded red cabbage and a drizzle of creamy white sauce, with lime wedges.

Crisp Battered White Fish Tacos with Red Cabbage and Lime Crema

1 h 15 min · 4576 kcal · 6 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Sulphites

Mexican

Romaine in an orange-tinted creamy dressing, topped with sliced seared chicken breast, avocado cubes and golden croutons.

Caesar · Chipotle

Chipotle Chicken Caesar Salad with Avocado and Lime

35 min · 669 kcal · 44 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, Fish, Milk, MustardHigh proteinLow sugars

Mexican

A steaming dark mug of thick champurrado beside a wooden molinillo and a disc of Mexican chocolate.

Champurrado: Thick Mexican Chocolate and Masa Drink

35 min · 319 kcal · 6 g proteinContains: MilkLow saltVegetarianCaffeine

Mexican

Charred green cabbage wedges on a platter, drizzled with creamy dressing and topped with dark rye crumbs, capers and grated cheese.

Caesar · Cabbage

Charred Cabbage Caesar with Rye Crumbs and Capers

40 min · 317 kcal · 5 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, Fish, Milk, Mustard, SulphitesLow sugarsSource of fibre

International

A dark stone molcajete of thick, smoky red salsa with charred flecks, beside tortilla chips, a lime wedge and a blackened red chilli.

Charred Tomato and Red Chilli Salsa Roja

40 min · 27 kcal · 1 g proteinNo major allergensLow fatLow saturated fatLow sugarsHigh fibreDairy-freeVegetarianVegan

Mexican

A griddled chicken breast with dark grill marks on romaine with croutons and cheese shavings.

Caesar · Chicken

Chicken Caesar Salad with Griddled Chicken

20 min · 752 kcal · 40 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, Fish, Milk, MustardHigh proteinLow sugars

Italian-American

A dish of tortilla chips and shredded chicken in reddish guajillo sauce, topped with melted cheese, avocado, radish slices and coriander.

Chilaquiles · Chicken

Chicken Chilaquiles with Guajillo Tomato Sauce

1 h 20 min · 558 kcal · 37 g proteinContains: Milk, CeleryHigh proteinLow sugarsSource of fibre

Mexican

Crisp corn tostadas layered with beans, seasoned beef, shredded lettuce, tomato, avocado and a drizzle of crema.

Beef and Bean Tostadas

45 min · 756 kcal · 35 g proteinContains: MilkSource of proteinLow sugarsSource of fibre

Mexican

Four smooth pale cream banana milk ice pops on wooden sticks on a black tray.

Popsicles · Banana

Banana Milk Paletas

5 min · 103 kcal · 2 g proteinContains: MilkLow fatLow saturated fatLow saltVegetarian

Mexican

A glass and pitcher of deep red hibiscus agua de jamaica with lime and a bowl of dried flowers.

Agua de jamaica

Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Cooler) with Allspice and Orange

10 min · 49 kcal · 0 g proteinNo major allergensLow fatLow saturated fatLow saltDairy-freeVegetarianVegan

Mexican