Tag: mexican

Refried pinto beans

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We loosely followed this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022532-bean-and-cheese-burritos?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share Based on our pantry, we used ¼ of a jalapeño (minced), a few dashes cholula sauce, and ½ tsp of kosher salt in lieu of bell pepper and salsa. Instead of cheddar cheese, we used shredded queso asadero, a Mexican melting cheese. We used the refried beans and cheese… Continue reading Refried pinto beans

Roasted butternut squash and black bean tacos

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We halved the black bean portion (to one drained and rinsed 14.5 oz can black beans plus 1/3 cup drained and rinsed pinto beans). Recipe from The Weekday Vegetarians, available at The Weekday Vegetarians: 100 Recipes and a Real-Life Plan for Eating Less Meat: A Cookbook https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593138740/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_RZEA4AN2CV7K7F65BN0K (Jan. 2022)

Pressure cooker chipotle chicken pozole

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We tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020110-pressure-cooker-chipotle-chicken-pozole?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share We used all of the chipotle sauce in the 7 oz can of chile en adobo, but only 2 of the chipotle peppers (we froze the remaining peppers). We substituted half of the skinless, boneless chicken with chicken breast (3 thighs, 2 breasts), but we may reduce the amount of… Continue reading Pressure cooker chipotle chicken pozole

Mexican chicken vegetable soup (caldo de pollo)

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We made this recipe: https://www.mexicoinmykitchen.com/mexican-chicken-soup-caldo-de-pollo/ Our modifications: first, based on our pantry, instead of a whole chicken, we used 2 skin-on chicken quarters (cut into drumstick, 2 pieces of thigh) and 3 small skinless, boneless chicken breasts. Second, we used 6 cups chicken broth (made from Better Than Bouillon) and 4 cups water. Third, we… Continue reading Mexican chicken vegetable soup (caldo de pollo)

Simple quesadilla

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We threw this together based on our pantry: 2 flour tortillas; 2 Tbsp spicy black bean puree (from this recipe: https://href.li/?https://hispanickitchen.com/recipes/spicy-black-bean-nachos/); 2 Tbsp cooked jasmine rice; a handful of fresh baby spinach (about 6 leaves); and about 2 Tbsp shredded Monterey Jack cheese. On a large cutting board, lay down a flour tortilla. Spread the… Continue reading Simple quesadilla

Scrambled egg and black bean burrito

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We repurposed the black bean puree from this nachos recipe: https://href.li/?https://hispanickitchen.com/recipes/spicy-black-bean-nachos/ For two servings: first, prepare the black bean puree from the above recipe (you will need about ¼ cup total for this burrito recipe). Second, scramble three large eggs (we added 2 tsp milk to the egg mixture and cooked in 1 tsp butter).… Continue reading Scrambled egg and black bean burrito

Spicy black bean nachos

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We made this recipe: https://hispanickitchen.com/recipes/spicy-black-bean-nachos/ Our modifications: first, instead of ½ onion, we used a few small shallots. Second, in lieu of Monterey Jack cheese, we sprinkled about ¼ cup each thick shredded mozzarella and cheddar. Third, we made only one layer of nachos, and we served the remaining black bean puree on the side.… Continue reading Spicy black bean nachos