Bean and Rice Burritos
These baked burritos are a great way to use leftover cooked rice. Try them with brown rice for a whole grain boost.
Culturally Inspired Latin American-Inspired
Bean Enchiladas
Ingredients 4 cups pinto beans (cooked, or 2-15 ounce low sodium cans) 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese (reduced-fat) 1 tablespoon chili powder 8 flour tortillas (6 inch) salsa (optional) Directions Place beans in a large bowl and mash coarsely with…
Beef and Bean Chile Verde
Ingredients 2/3 pound ground beef (90% lean) 1 bell pepper, large (chopped) 1 onion, large (chopped) 6 garlic cloves (chopped) 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 can diced tomatoes, low-sodium (14.5 ounces) 1 3/4 cups green salsa…
Baked Tortilla Chips
Use this recipe to make your own whole wheat flour or corn flour tortilla chips.
Argentinean Grilled Steak with Salsa Criolla
Tonight, try a recipe from South America! Enjoy these Argentinean-style steaks with a homemade Criolla Sauce, packed with flavor. Ingredients For the sauce: 1 large, ripe tomato (cored, seeded, and finely chopped, about 1/2 cup) 1/4 small red onion (finely chopped, about…
Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce
Ingredients 1 cup flat-leaf parsely (lightly packed and chopped without the stalks) 4 garlic cloves (minced) 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon peppercorn (freshly ground) 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes 1 tablespoon oregano (dried) 2 tablespoons green onion (minced) 1/2 cup…
Arroz Con Pollo
Ingredients 4 6-ounce chicken thighs (bone-in, skin removed) 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 yellow onion (peeled and chopped) 1 bell pepper (cored, seeded, and chopped) 3 garlic cloves (peeled and minced) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1…
A Simple Mexican Salad
Ingredients 2 cucumbers 2 oranges 1 lemon or lime (the juice) 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Wash the cucumbers, oranges and lemon or lime under cold running water. Slice the cucumbers.…
Fiesta Taco Salad
Serves: 10 Fruits and Vegetables: ¾ cup per serving Ingredients 1 small head of lettuce, torn into small pieces 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped Vegetable cooking spray 1 pound lean ground beef or…
Black Bean and Veggie Burritos
Serves: 5Fruits and Vegetables: ½ cup per serving Ingredients Directions Directions Tips Nutrition Facts Serving size: 1 cup on 1 tortilla; Calories: 230; Carbohydrates: 46 g; Fiber: 9 g; Fat: 4.5 g; Saturated fat: 1.5 g; Sodium: 940 mg This…