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I don’t know anyone who does not love Mexican food. It has gone mainstream! Nowadays, you can really find all sorts of Mexican ingredients all over the U.S. One thing I have noticed is that the flour tortilla has truly taken over and many people have forgotten about the corn tortilla. Corn tortillas have a great flavor and are much healthier than flour tortillas. One flour tortilla has 110 calories whereas one corn tortilla has just 50 calories! And of course, who can go wrong with shrimp, mango, and chipotle!

Do you need a quick and easy dinner? Then this recipe is a great choice – and it’s easy on the budget! Pairing the quesadilla with a simple, zesty salad makes this a complete vegetarian meal. You could use regular whole-wheat tortillas if you do not need this to be gluten-free.

Huevos ahogados or drowned eggs are a classic Mexican breakfast dish. You can make them in a tomato-based sauce or a salsa verde, like this one. The eggs are poached in the sauce and are served with corn tortillas. Receta en Español aqui

This quick and easy breakfast for two features a sunny fried egg, fresh tomato, and avocado, wrapped up in a warm tortilla.

Fluffy eggs and spicy chiles folded into a tortilla with rich melted cheese makes breakfast a pleasure! Lightly toasted to perfection, this quesadilla redefines breakfast. You can use a variety of cheeses such as asadero, Meonterey jack, and white cheddar. For a chorizo quesadilla, sub the bacon for 4 oz cooked beef or pork chorizo.

Use lower-carb butter lettuce as a substitute for a tortilla wrap. If you don’t like your food spicy, substitute the jalapeno for chopped green bell pepper.

Chimichangas are, in essence, a deep-fried burrito that has been stuffed with different kinds of fillings. These diabetes-friendly chimichangas are stuffed with a healthier version of carnitas and baked instead of fried. Here, a lean pork loin has been roasted and mixed with refried beans and cheese, then stuffed inside a tortilla and baked. These "chimi" are like little gifts of flavor wrapped and ready to make you happy. Find this recipe and more in our bilingual cookbook, Latin Comfort Foods Made Healthy, by Ingrid Hoffmann. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click

Packed with protein, antioxidants and fiber, this breakfast will sustain your energy and your hunger all morning. A light egg mixture featuring veggies you have on hand (such as spinach, mushrooms fresh herbs and scallions) is wrapped in a whole grain toasted tortilla and served with salsa.

The Oven-Baked Chicken Taquitos recipe features a flavorful blend of spices including cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder, combined with shredded chicken, cheese, and refried beans, all rolled into corn tortillas and baked until crispy. Serve with fresh lettuce, guacamole, and diced tomatoes for a delicious and satisfying meal. Watch our cooking class of this recipe

Try this meatless meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!