Category: Mexican

  • Tomatillo and Avocado Salsa

    Tomatillo and Avocado Salsa

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    Tomatillo and Avocado Salsa The recipe was found in two places at Fine Cooking. Though they were similar, I used the recipe that was include with the quinoa and black bean burger. It called for a 1/2 teaspoon more of the white part of a scallion and a 1/2 teaspoon more of serrano chile. Additionally…

  • Grilled Corn, Zucchini, and Black Bean Quesadillas

    Grilled Corn, Zucchini, and Black Bean Quesadillas

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    Grilled Corn, Zucchini, and Black Bean Quesadillas The corn, zucchini and scallions tossed together combined with the black beans and cheese make a wonderful quesadilla. Topped with the avocado salsa, it becomes a super-satisfying vegetarian dinner. Ingredients: For the grilled vegetables: 2 ears of corn, unshucked or (1 1/2 cup of frozen corn if broiling)…

  • Quesadilla with Refried Beans, Cheese and Scallion Sour Cream

    Quesadilla with Refried Beans, Cheese and Scallion Sour Cream

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    Quesadilla with Refried Beans, Cheese and Scallion Sour Cream Replace the sour cream and scallion for a guacamole. The guacamole substitute makes a nice diversion from the original recipe. Add the grilled paprika shrimp to make the quesadillas even more robust. Ingredients: 1/4 cup sour cream 2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced Olive oil as…

  • Grilled Paprika Shrimp

    Grilled Paprika Shrimp

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    Grilled Paprika Shrimp Use these delicious shrimp for the quesadilla recipe. Ingredients: 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika (half a scant palmful) 1 teaspoon onion powder (1/3 palmful) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (eyeball it) Salt and pepper Juice of 1 lime…

  • Quick Shrimp Tacos

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    Quick Shrimp Tacos Made with quick-cooking shrimp and simply topped with cabbage and cilantro, these tacos come together in minutes. Round out the meal with rice and black beans or a chopped salad. 8 taco-size (6-inch) flour tortillas 1 medium lime 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tsp. ground coriander Kosher salt 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive…

  • Beans for Tacos

    Beans for Tacos

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    Beans for Tacos 1 cup chopped yellow or sweet onion 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 cup dried lentil beans, rinsed 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon sea salt 2½ cups low sodium vegetable broth

  • Guacamole

    Guacamole

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    Guacamole 3 ripe avocados, mashed 1 medium tomato, chopped ¼ cup chopped white onions (scallions, red or yellow onions can be substituted) 1 jalapeno or 2 serrano peppers (more depending on your taste). — Trimmed, ribs removed, seeded & finely chopped (add seeds to increase hotness) ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ cup cilanto 1 lime,…

  • Salsa

    Salsa

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    Salsa 4 large ripe tomatoes, chopped ½ cup chopped white onions (scallions, red or yellow onions can be substituted) 1 medium clove of garlic, finely chopped or grated ¼ cup of cilantro 1 jalapeno or 2 serrano peppers (more depending on your taste). — Trimmed, ribs removed, seeded & finely chopped (add seeds to increase…