Bean and cheese burros

INGREDIENTS:

Whole wheat tortillas
Refried beans (If you need a homemade recipe, check out my pinto beans and mash them, otherwise canned will do just fine)
Cheese of your choice
Chopped onions
Olive oil
Taco sauce


DIRECTIONS:

Heat olive oil in pan, add chopped onions and cook until translucent. Add beans and cheese and cook until heated. Warm tortillas up in microwave. Lay your mixture in the tortilla, add your favorite taco sauce and roll it up and enjoy! Easy peasy : )

Optional: Add chopped tomatoes or some sour cream.

Avocado Tacos

INGREDIENTS:

* 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
* 1/2 cup of black beans
* 1/4 cup red onions, diced
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
* 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
* 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
* jalapeno pepper sauce, to taste
* chopped fresh tomatoes
* feta cheese
* lime







DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix avocados,beans, onions, and garlic salt.
3. Arrange corn tortillas in a single layer on a large baking sheet, and place in the preheated oven 2 to 5 minutes, until heated through.
4. Spread tortillas with the avocado mixture. Garnish with cilantro, tomatoes and sprinkle with jalapeno pepper sauce and drizzle lime on top.

Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1/2 (1 pound) package frozen pepper and onion stir fry mix or make your own : )
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon and 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
* 1/2 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
* 1 can chopped green chile peppers, drained
* 2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
* salt and pepper to taste
* 11 oz of frozen corn kernel corn (or 1/2 can)
* 6 ounces tortilla chips
* 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
* 1/2 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
* cilantro

Optional: add drained and rinsed black beans


DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the pepper and onion stir fry mix, garlic, and cumin, and cook 5 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Mix in the tomatoes and chile peppers. Pour in the broth, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes.
2. Mix corn into the soup, and continue cooking 5 minutes. Serve in bowls over equal amounts of tortilla chips. Top with cheese, avocado and cilantro.

Spanish rice

INGREDIENTS:

* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1 cup uncooked white rice
* 1 onion, chopped
* 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
* 2 cups water
* 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
* 2 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste
* 1 teaspoon salt



DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Saute rice, onion, and bell pepper until rice is browned and onions are tender.
2. Stir in water and tomatoes. Season with chili powder and salt. Cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

Servings (4)

Spinach Enchiladas

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 tablespoon butter
* 1/2 cup sliced green onions
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach , thawed, drained and squeezed dry
* 1 cup skim ricotta cheese
* 1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream
* 2 cups reduced fat shredded Monterey Jack cheese
* 10 (6 inch) corn tortillas
* 1 (19 ounce) can enchilada sauce


DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion; cook for a few minutes until fragrant, but not brown. Stir in spinach, and cook for about 5 more minutes. Remove from the heat, and mix in ricotta cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
3. In a skillet over medium heat, warm tortillas one at a time until flexible, about 15 seconds. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the spinach mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Roll up, and place seam side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce over the top, and sprinkle with the remaining cup of Monterey Jack.
4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until sauce is bubbling and cheese is lightly browned at the edges.

Servings (5)

Cheryl's Nasty Nachos

Ingredients:


1-2 cans of black beans, drained
1 package of taco seasoning
1 bag tortilla chips
1 can cream style corn
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 jar of salsa



Directions:

Preheat oven to 400.
(Mix beans with taco seasoning and follow directions on taco seasonings package)
In a greased casserole dish, layer in the order stated:
1/3 package of crushed chips (about 2 handfuls)
½ bean mixture
½ can cream style corn
1 cup cheddar cheese
½ jar of salsa (about 2/3 cup)

Repeat layers. Sprinkle remaining crushed chips over the top. Bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Cover with foil if the chips start to brown too much.

It's not pretty, but it's good!

Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote)

INGREDIENTS

* 4 ears corn, shucked
* 1/4 cup melted butter
* 1/4 cup mayonnaise
* 1/2 cup grated cotija cheese
* 4 wedges lime (optional)


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
2. Grill corn until hot and lightly charred all over, 7 to 10 minutes, depending on the temperature of the grill. Roll the ears in melted butter, then spread evenly with mayonnaise. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and serve with a lime wedge.

Tasty Lentil Tacos

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 cup finely chopped onion
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 1 teaspoon canola oil
* 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
* 1 tablespoon chili powder
* 2 teaspoons ground cumin
* 1 teaspoon dried oregano
* 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
* 1 cup salsa
* 12 taco shells
* 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
* 1 cup chopped fresh tomato
* 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
* 6 tablespoons if reduced fat sour cream

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large nonstick skillet, sauté the onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the lentils, chili powder, cumin and oregano; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Uncover; cook for 6-8 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Mash lentils slightly.
2. Stir in salsa. Spoon about 1/4 cup lentil mixture into each taco shell. Top with lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream.

Addictive Sweet Potato Burritos

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1 onion, chopped
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 6 cups canned kidney beans, drained
* 2 cups water
* 3 tablespoons chili powder
* 2 teaspoons ground cumin
* 4 teaspoons prepared mustard
* 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
* 3 tablespoons soy sauce
* 4 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
* 12 (10 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
* 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese



DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Heat oil in a medium skillet, and saute onion and garlic until soft. Stir in beans, and mash. Gradually stir in water, and heat until warm. Remove from heat, and stir in the chili powder, cumin, mustard, cayenne pepper and soy sauce.
3. Divide bean mixture and mashed sweet potatoes evenly between the warm flour tortillas. Top with cheese. Fold up tortillas burrito style, and place on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven, and serve.

Delicious Black Bean Burritos

INGREDIENTS:

* 6 (10 inch) flour tortillas
* 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
* small onion, chopped
* 1-1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
* 1 tablespoon minced garlic
* 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
* 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño peppers
* 9 ounces cream cheese
* 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
* 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro


DIRECTIONS:


1. Wrap tortillas in foil and place in oven heated to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 15 minutes or until heated through.
2. Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Place onion, bell pepper, garlic and jalapeños in skillet, cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Pour beans into skillet, cook 3 minutes stirring.
3. Cut cream cheese into cubes and add to skillet with salt. Cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir cilantro into mixture.
4. Spoon mixture evenly down center of warmed tortilla and roll tortillas up. Serve immediately.

This one is very yummy!

Easy Salsa

INGREDIENTS:


* 1 27 oz. can of El Pato (I like to use the green can, the yellow one is too hot for me!)
* 1 medium onion, finely chopped
* green onions, finely chopped
* cilantro, finely chopped
* 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
* 3-4 cloves of garlic, crushed

Optional: Add corn, black beans or fresh jalapeños



DIRECTIONS:

1. Place El Pato sauce in a large bowl. Mix all of the ingredients in, listed above. This is a favorite! Enjoy. :)

TIPS: Put El Pato can in fridge before you open it to chill it. Use a food processor to save time, instead of chopping.

Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas

INGREDIENTS:

* 2 teaspoons olive oil
* 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
* 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
* 1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
* 1 tablespoon brown sugar
* 1/4 cup salsa
* 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
* 2 tablespoons butter, divided
* 8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
* 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided


DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in beans and corn, then add sugar, salsa, and pepper flakes; mix well. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
2. Melt 2 teaspoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle evenly with cheese, then top with some of the bean mixture. Place another tortilla on top, cook until golden, then flip and cook on the other side. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

Bean 'n' Rice Burritos

INGREDIENTS:

1-1/2 cups water
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
1 medium green pepper, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1 cup salsa
Reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese and reduced-fat sour cream, optional

DIRECTIONS:

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the green pepper, onion and garlic in oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Stir in the chili powder, cumin and pepper flakes until combined. Add beans and rice; cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until heated through.
Spoon about 1/2 cup of filling off-center on each tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons salsa. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Serve with cheese and sour cream if desired. Yield: 8 servings.

Mexican "Hillbilly" Cornbread

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2C self-rising cornmeal
1 can cream style corn
2 eggs
1 Cup milk
1 Cup grated cheese
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 bell pepper chopped up



DIRECTIONS:

Combine EVERYTHING except oil in a big bowl and stir.
Put about 1/4 cup of oil in iron skillet and place in preheated 425 oven. Let skillet and oil get very hot...meanwhile add the rest of the oil to the cornbread mixture. When oil in skillet is hot enough (1-2 min) remove from oven and add to mixture. Bake at 425 degrees for about 30 min or more until done.

Seven Layer Dip

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 bunch chopped green onions
• 1 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and refried beans. Spread the mixture onto a large serving platter.
2. Mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Spread over the refried beans.
3. Top the layers with salsa. Place a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, green onions and lettuce over the salsa, and top with Cheddar cheese. Garnish with black olives.