Topic Multicultural Recipes

Homemade Mexican Black Beans and Rice with Cilantro

Cuban Beans and Rice

Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 tablespoon garlic (minced) 1 cup onion (chopped) 1 cup green bell pepper (diced) 3 cups black beans (cooked) 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium) 1 tablespoon vinegar 1/2 teaspoon oregano (dried) black pepper (to…

Corn tortillas

Corn Tortillas

Ingredients 2 cups masa harina (instant) 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature) 1 1/2 cups water (warm) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Measure the masa harina and salt into a large bowl. Cut the…

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Couscous with Peas and Onions

Ingredients 1 cup onion (finely chopped) 1/2 teaspoon sage (ground) 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 1/3 cups water 1 cup green peas (frozen) 1 cup couscous 1/2 salt (1/2 teaspoon, optional) Directions 1. Combine oil and onions in heavy skillet.…

Cranberry Wojapi

Cranberry Wojapi

Ingredients 1 cup dried cranberries 2 cups water 4 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch (mixed with 3/4 cup water) Directions 1. In a large saucepan, combine ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture is thickened…

Flan on a plate with a spoon

Classic Honey Flan

Ingredients 1 egg (large, whole) 1/2 cup egg substitute vegetable oil spray (non-stick) 1 1/2 cups milk (fat-free) 1/4 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (grated) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (ground) Directions Wash hands with soap and water.…

Collard Green Gumbo with Ham Hock

Collard Green Gumbo with Ham Hock

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion (peeled and diced) 3 celery stalks (chopped) 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon chopped red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons…

Colorful Quesadillas

Colorful Quesadillas

Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese, fat-free 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 8 flour tortillas (6″ across) 1 cup sweet red pepper (chopped) 1 cup low-fat cheese (shredded) 2 cups spinach leaves (fresh, or 9 oz. frozen, thawed and squeezed dry) Directions…

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Confetti Bean Salsa

Ingredients 1 can black or red beans (15.5 ounce) 1 can corn (12 ounce) 1 cup salsa Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Drain and rinse the beans. Drain the corn. Combine beans, corn, and salsa in a medium-size…

Chicken Mole

Chicken Mole

Ingredients 1 chicken (fryer, cut into pieces, skin and fat removed) 5 cups water 4 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon cocoa 10 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup water 1 tablespoon peanut…

Chicken Pozole Soup

Chicken Pozole Soup

Ingredients 1 chicken (whole, skinned and cut into pieces) 8 cups water 1/2 cup onion (chopped) 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 tablespoons chili powder 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounce) 1/2 teaspoon oregano (dried) 2 cups canned hominy, white or yellow…