Fish Tacos
There are lots of ingredients to prepare, but this isn’t a hard recipe to make, and the tacos are so good. If you don’t have (or like) all the taco bar fixings, just use what’s on hand! kitchen gear Cutting…
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Sazon
Sazón means “seasoning” in Spanish. This mix of herbs and spices is a classic addition to Arroz con Pollo, but it can be sprinkled on anything from eggs to black bean soup to grilled fish. You can buy sazón at…
Skillet Elote
Elote is a kind of seasoned corn on the cob that you can buy from street vendors in Mexico. Here we’re using frozen corn kernels because it’s wintertime—and because frozen corn is so easy! And it’s still really, really tasty.…
Huevos Rancheros
Huevos rancheros, also called “rancher’s eggs,” is a classic Mexican dish that can be served a lot of different ways. It usually includes fried eggs, a spicy tomato sauce, refried beans, and tortillas. That’s a lot of different components, so…
Migas
Like many cultures, Mexico has a tradition of using eggs to turn stale bread into something delicious(think: French toast, strata, or bread pudding). Migas is basically eggs scrambled with stale or toasted corn tortillas, and it makes a tasty and…
Egg Quesadilla
This yummy breakfast dish is like a cross between a grilled cheese sandwich and a scrambled egg — and it’s packed with protein to energize you for your school day. kitchen gear Small bowl Fork Measuring spoons Small pan Spatula…
Black Bean and Vegetable Quesadillas
Ingredients ½ (15½-ounce) can black beans, no salt added 2 medium zucchini 1 bunch fresh spinach (about 4 cups) 1 ear fresh corn or 1 cup canned corn 4 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese 1 Tablespoon canola oil Pinch ground cayenne…
Bean and Rice Botana
Ingredients 2 cups brown rice 3 small onions 1 medium green bell pepper 1 small clove garlic 4 ounces low-fat Monterey Jack cheese 3 (15½-ounce) cans pinto beans 2 Tablespoons canola oil 1 Tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin…
Tortilla Lasagna
Ingredients 1 medium yellow onion 3 medium cloves garlic 4 ounces mushrooms 1 medium green bell pepper 2 bunches fresh spinach 1 medium sweet potato 4 ounces low-fat white cheddar cheese 9 (6-inch) corn or whole wheat tortillas 1 Tablespoon…
Turkey in Mole Sauce
Ingredients 1 large onion 1 medium jalapeño pepper 6 ½ teaspoons ground cumin 2 ½ teaspoons ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 Tablespoon canola oil 1 pound lean ground turkey 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, no salt added ¾…