Batido (Smoothie)
Ingredients 2 cups papaya chunks (fresh or frozen) 2 bananas (overripe, sliced) 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1 cup ice cubes Directions Put all the ingredients in the blender. Put the lid on tightly. Turn the blender to a medium…
Culturally Inspired Latin American-Inspired
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.
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…
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: 10Fruits and Vegetables: ¾ cup per serving Ingredients Directions Tips Nutrition Facts Serving size: 1½ cups; Calories: 180; Carbohydrates: 21 g; Fiber: 4 g; Fat: 5 g; Saturated fat: 1.5 g; Sodium: 320 mg This material is provided with…
Black Bean and Veggie Burritos
Serves: 5Fruits and Vegetables: ½ cup per serving Ingredients 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 material…