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15 Healthy Cinco de Mayo Recipes With up to 36 Grams of Protein

Published May 4, 2020
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A colorful spread featuring two fish tacos topped with shredded red cabbage and pickled onions on a plate, accompanied by lime wedges. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, the table is also adorned with bowls of shredded cabbage, pickled onions, and beverages in glasses. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published May 4, 2020
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Cinco de Mayo is the perfect time to try a Mexican-inspired recipe like tostadas, enchiladas or tacos — and make a healthier, protein-packed version. These 15 colorful, healthy recipes feature up to 36 grams of protein per serving.

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1. BLACK BEAN AND AVOCADO BREAKFAST TOSTADAS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 335; Total Fat: 17g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 191mg; Sodium: 424mg; Carbohydrate: 29g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 15g

2. ROTISSERIE CHICKEN TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 488; Total Fat: 19g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 11g; Cholesterol: 85mg; Sodium: 477mg; Carbohydrate: 44g; Dietary Fiber: 13g; Sugar: 15g; Protein: 34g

3. HUEVOS RANCHEROS NESTS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 267; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 194mg; Sodium: 336mg; Carbohydrate: 24g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 13g

4. SLOW COOKER CHICKEN PIBIL TACOS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 166; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 58mg; Sodium: 40mg; Carbohydrate: 19g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 19g

5. CHIPOTLE BLACK BEAN NACHOS WITH GREEK YOGURT | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 325; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 203mg; Carbohydrate: 51g; Dietary Fiber: 12g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 17g

6. INSTANT POT CHICKEN ADOBO TACOS WITH PICKLED ONIONS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 337; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 139mg; Sodium: 515mg; Carbohydrate: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 36g

7. HEALTHY FREEZE-AHEAD BREAKFAST BURRITOS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 375; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 204mg; Sodium: 720mg; Carbohydrate: 44g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 20g

8. MARINATED MUSHROOM + SWEET POTATO TACOS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 271; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 195mg; Carbohydrate: 43g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 6g

9. CHICKEN & BLACK BEAN TOSTADAS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 310; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 23mg; Sodium: 629mg; Carbohydrate: 30g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 22g

10. QUICK AND EASY GREEN CHICKEN ENCHILADAS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 393; Total Fat: 18g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 42mg; Sodium: 403mg; Carbohydrate: 37g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 5g; Protein 22g

11. VEGAN SUPER GREENS TOMATILLO POSOLE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 232; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 10g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 319mg; Carbohydrate: 30g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 5g

12. HIGH-FIBER CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 309; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 69mg; Sodium: 337mg; Carbohydrate: 34g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 27g

13. SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 344; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 55mg; Sodium: 259mg; Carbohydrate: 35g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 33g

14. SWEET POTATO BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 377; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 17mg; Sodium: 654mg; Carbohydrate: 70g; Dietary Fiber: 18g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 20g

15. BLACK BEAN & CORN TACO SALAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 278; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 332mg; Carbohydrate: 45g; Dietary Fiber: 14g; Sugar: 18g; Protein: 12g

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