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Mexican snack foods on a wooden table

Mexican Snack Foods: Easy, Healthy Ideas for Every Meal


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  • Author: Chef Luna
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

  • A flexible, meal-prep-friendly platter of healthy Mexican snack foods, including egg-based taquitos, mini bean tostadas, veggie taco bowls, and roasted corn cups. Great for breakfast, lunch, or easy dinners.

Ingredients

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  1. 6 small corn tortillas
  2. 3 eggs
  3. 1/2 cup cooked black beans
  4. 1/2 cup cooked pinto beans
  5. 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
  6. 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  7. 1/2 avocado, sliced
  8. 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
  9. 1 small bell pepper, diced
  10. 2 tbsp chopped red onion
  11. 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  12. 1 tsp cumin
  13. Salt and pepper to taste
  14. Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a baking sheet.
  • To make taquitos: Scramble eggs with bell peppers and a pinch of salt. Spoon mixture into tortillas, roll tightly, place seam-side down on sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • For bean tostadas: Spread black beans on small tortillas, top with chopped tomato and red onion. Bake for 10 minutes until crispy.
  • Roasted corn cups: Sauté corn with cumin and a pinch of salt. Serve in small cups with a lime wedge.
  • Assemble veggie taco bowls: Combine pinto beans, tomatoes, avocado, and fresh cilantro in small bowls.
  • Divide each component into meal prep containers or serve family-style with fresh lime and toppings.

Notes

  1. You can swap the tortillas for low-carb versions or use lettuce wraps.
  2. Add more spice with jalapeños or hot sauce.
  3. These snacks reheat well and work for any meal of the day.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Snacks, Healthy Meals
  • Method: Baking, Sauteing
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 container or plate
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 290mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg