Cinco de Mayo is a time for indulging in delicious food and enjoying good company. Let this celebratory, unofficial holiday be a little different than previous Cinco de Mayos. Get experimental in the kitchen by making some staple recipes, and some that have a creative, healthy twist. It’s not just about chips and salsa or burritos. It’s about creating deep flavors that tell a story when they hit your taste buds.
In cities across the nation, people celebrate with festivities, parties, and parades, and these celebrations wouldn’t be complete without food. But Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. No, no…that is on September 16th.
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican Army’s victory over France in 1862 at the Battle of Puebla. This was during the Franco-Mexican war (1861-1867) and 4,500 untrained Mexican soldiers proved victorious over 6,500 trained French soldiers. While Cinco de Mayo isn’t really a holiday or a landmark event in Mexican history, it does provide an opportunity to embrace Mexican-American culture. An easy way to do that is through food.
To go beyond the average burrito, here are 5 recipes to help you indulge in healthy, festive flavors.
Raw Vegan Pineapple Salsa
Juicy, refreshing, and the perfect combination of spicy & sweet, this raw vegan pineapple salsa is one that you’ll save in your recipe book!
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Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Don’t know what to do with extra tomatillos? Grab your favorite chips and ready them for this zesty salsa verde that packs a little kick!
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Mexican Cauliflower Rice
Looking for a keto-approved, Whole-30, paleo, grain-free alternative to rice? This Mexican cauliflower rice is perfect for any Cinco de Mayo celebration.
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Crispy Potato Taquitos
Satisfying and easy to make, these potato taquitos are stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes and topped with salsa, pickled onions, and crema.
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The Best Vegan Nachos
Whether you need a crowd-pleasing appetizer or dinner for two, these vegan nachos are simply the best. And the cheese sauce is fire!
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Vincent Stevens is the senior content writer at Dherbs. As a fitness and health and wellness enthusiast, he enjoys covering a variety of topics, including the latest health, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle trends. His goal is to inform people of different ways they can improve their overall health, which aligns with Dherbs’ core values. He received his bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the University of Redlands, graduating summa cum laude. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.
