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Elote
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo 🇲🇽 with the beautiful bounty of spring! Elote is one of my favorite dishes. The combo of sweet corn, spicy chili, salty cotija, and tart lime is just perfection! Traditionally mayo or crema are used in making elote, but I prefer yogurt for a healthier version of this craveable treat. Ingredients: 4 ears of corn 1 lime in wedges, plus zest 1 tsp cayenne 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/3 C greek yogurt cilantro to garnish cotija to garnish (or grated parmesan in a pinch) Recipe: Grill corn on an open flame until charred. I use my…
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One-Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Things that can be made all in one pot are the best. Seriously. It’s so much easier when you don’t have to do a ton of dishes when you are cooking on a weeknight. I’ve previously professed my love for one-pot meals here! This recipe is easy, delicious, and can serve a crowd. Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken (can be made vegetarian- just substitute black beans/diced veggies) 1/2 onion diced 2 cloves garlic minced 3 T taco seasoning 10 oz can enchilada sauce 10 oz water (or chicken stock) 2 C rotini or penne pasta 2 C shredded cheese cilantro to garnish Recipe: 1. Cook chicken with taco seasoning, onions…
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Black bean dip
Pretty? No. Tasty? Definitely! This black bean dip is super easy to make and great to have around for bean and cheese burritos, seven layer dip, or enchiladas. I whipped up a bowl yesterday and used it as the base for a quick seven layer dip instead of whole black beans. It’s easy to make and super delicious! Ingredients: 2 cans of black beans 1 tomato, diced 1/2 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 chipotle and adobo pepper (about 1 heaping tablespoon) 2 t. cumin 3 t. salt 1/2 lime juiced cilantro to garnish Recipe: 1. Thoroughly rinse the black beans. 2. Combine with tomato, garlic, onion, and chipotle pepper.…
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“Chipotle” Sofritas
It’s no secret that I love love love chipotle. It’s just one of those guilty pleasure foods that always hits the spot. Last year, Chipotle introduced Sofritas to their menu, a spicy vegan tofu filling for their burritos or tacos. I really enjoy the hearty the flavor of their Sofritas, but unfortunately, the Chipotle version is really high in sodium: almost 600 mg in a serving. This is my healthier home-made take on their sofritas filling, which is incredibly easy to make and flavorful. Ingredients: 1 T olive oil 1/2 bell pepper diced 3 ounces firm tofu cubed 1 clove garlic minced 8 ounces black beans (drained) 1/2 onion diced…
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Veggie Enchiladas with Homemade Enchilada sauce
Enchiladas are a really easy dinner to make and much of it can be done in advance. It’s a great option for a group because you can make it in a large tray and serve several people at once. I had a girl friend over for dinner on Tuesday and we decided to make enchiladas and margaritas. I often dislike store bought enchilada sauces, so I also made this super easy sauce from scratch! (This recipe makes 8 enchiladas) Ingredients: 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz) 2 t. cumin 2 t. salt 2 t. chili powder 1 T garlic minced 1 T AP flour 1/4 C olive oil 8…
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Superbowl Six Layer Dip #QuestforSix
The Superbowl is rapidly approaching and I can hardly contain my excitement!!! Normally, I am a big fan of making seven layer dip, but because the 49ers are looking to win superbowl number six this year, I figured six layer dip was more appropriate. FYI the normal seventh layer (that I skipped) is a fresh tomato pico de gallo layer. Here is a recipe you can use for this extra layer. Anyway, this dip is incredibly easy and fun to eat and share. It’s a good party favor and hardly involves any preparation at all. Honestly, I can’t realistically call this cooking. Ingredients: 1 can organic black beans 1/2 C…
