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Showing posts with label Mexican. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mexican. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mexican. Show all posts

Homemade Refried Beans#SundayFunday

This is an homemade refried beans recipe, it's vegetarian, vegan & gluten free and  gives you a really delicious and creamy refried beans. It tastes too good plain so have these with nachos or in tacos, quesadilla or tortillas. 

Vegetarian tacos or nachos made with refried beans and other accompaniment taste so good.
Refried beans is a well-known dish made in Mexican and Latin American countries. It is made with beans like pinto beans, black beans or kidney beans. I have used white beans

In Spanish language refried beans is called frijoles refritos. the word by word translation of ‘frijoles refritos’ in English is refried beans, ‘refritos’ means well fried. The beans are cooked and then mashed, so this is an healthy dish.
I have cooked beans in a pressure cooker or use an instant pot as it saves times and gets mashed easily . 
 Lard  is used to sauté the garlic & onions, but,  for vegetarians, one can easily use coconut oil, olive oil, butter or any vegetable oil.

Serves 3
Ingredients 

½ Cup Chitriwaale Rajma/Pinto Beans Or White Beans 
For Pressure Cooking  
2 Cups Water
¼ Teaspoon Salt 
Other Ingredients
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Medium Onion - finely chopped
2 Cloves Garlic  – finely chopped
¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper powder
¼ Teaspoon Dried Oregano
½ Teaspoon Red Chilly powder or as per your spice level
1 Teaspoon Cumin powder
Salt to taste
½ to ⅔ cup Water 
To Garnish
Coriander leaves or Parsley

Method
Rinse the kidney beans a couple of times with water and then soak them in enough water overnight or for 8 to 9 hours. In India, these are called Chitri waale Rajma ( are white rajma) which are commonly known as Pinto Beans in other countries. You can use red kidney beans or black beans or white beans. Then next day discard the water. Rinse the beans very well in running water. Then add them in a large pressure cooker, with salt and 2 cups water. On a high flame take one whistle then reduce the flame to low and cook for 15 to 18 minutes.
When the pressure falls down on its own or the cooker, open the lid and check the beans. They should be completely cooked and mash easily when you press them. Drain all the water from the beans and keep aside.
Making Refried Beans

Heat olive oil in a pan, add the finely chopped garlic.
Fry the garlic for some seconds till its raw aroma goes away. No need to brown the garlic. Then add finely chopped onions, sauté on a medium-low flame till they become translucent. Then add the cooked beans. Add ½ to ⅔ cup water ( I have vegetable stock). Taste for salt add if necessary according to your taste and mix well. On a medium-low flame let the bean mixture come to a boil. When the mixture comes to a boil, then with a vegetable masher, lightly mash the beans. I preferred chunky beans, so I have not mashed the beans fully or you can blend them according to your taste. But do mash to much as this gives a creamy consistency in the refried beans.
Then add black pepper powder, dried oregano, red chili powder (or cayenne pepper), cumin powder. You can add cayenne pepper or red chili powder depending on the heat you want in the dish. So adjust the spices and herbs as per your requirements. Mix very well. On a low to medium-low flame continue to stir and simmer the beans for 5 to 6 minutes till it thickens. You can make refried beans thick or with a slightly liquid and flowing consistency. Add more water for a slight liquid consistency or if the beans look dry. When the refried beans have thickened to the desired consistency, switch off the flame. Check the taste and add more of salt, red chili powder, black pepper and oregano if you want.

I wanted dry refried bean, since I wanted it for nachos I did not add much water/stock. If you want you it as a dip or for any other dish, you can make this thicken more by cooking for some more minutes with stock or water accordingly.
Pour in bowls and serve refried beans. you can garnish refried beans with some coriander leaves or parsley leaves. Some grated cheddar cheese can also be sprinkled on the refried beans.

Additionally, you can serve a side of guacamole, tomato salsa, and sour cream to go along with the refried beans. 
Refried beans make for an excellent filling with tacos, chimichangas, or burritos. 
Labels: Mexican, American, International cuisine, Side Dish, Vegan, Gluten Free, Vegetarian , Beans, Sunday Funday

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Walking Tacos/Tacos In A Bag#SundayFunday

Walking Tacos are a no fuss, no mess taco made right in the bag of chips. No plates, no bowls, no dishes to clean up! Just incredible, tacos, perfect party food or great for kid parties, potlucks, football/cricket games or even a quick snack meal which your family will love! 
I, loved making these since they are an easy way to feed the family or party, because you can customize the taco bag, they are so easy and of course everyone loves tacos! You can create a create your own Walking Taco bar for a party (and let your guests do the “work”). I did not get a snack size bag so used half a bag per person.
Ingredients
200 Grams Shredded Cheese
250 Grams Mince - Beef/ Chicken/ Pork
2 Teaspoons Homemade Taco Seasoning
Snack Size Bags Doritos/ Fritos Corn Chips
Suggested Toppings
Black Beans
Shredded Lettuce
Chopped Tomato or Pico de Gallo 
Salsa
Guacamole
Sour Cream
Ranch Dip
Method
Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a masher or base of a wooden spoon and stir in taco seasoning until just brown.
Fill chip bags for walking tacos with ground beef, shredded cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo or just whatever you wish. 
Serve with a wooden spoon and Enjoy!!
Labels: Tacos, Doritos, Mexican, Party pleasers, Sunday Funday, Gluten free
For Sunday Funday we are sharing recipes with "Corn Chips".

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Keto Pork & Chicken Mexican Lasagna#SundayFunday

This easy Keto Pork & Chicken Mexican Lasagna is so rich and tasty it will be sure to warm you on a cold day. Full of cheesy Mexican flavor, you can throw this low carb dinner together in minutes and then just bake it. This is real comfort food that has only 6g net carbs per serving. 
I had so much of leftover mince, pork & chicken, store bought Mexican salsa, roasted bell peppers, egg white tortillas different cheeses these all needed to be used. Created this delicious clean out the fridge recipe which is has the right spice level that anyone will enjoy. The only carb that is in the jarred salsa. If you have a homemade low carb salsa then use it.

Serves 6
Ingredients

300 Grams Chicken Mince
300 Grams Pork Mince
9 Egg White Tortillas
1 Small Onion - chopped
1 Teaspoon Chilly Flakes
¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
½ Teaspoon Cumin Powder
½ Teaspoon Mexican Oregano
½ Teaspoon Pink Himalayan Salt or to taste
For The Sauce
2 Roasted Red Bell Peppers
1 Roasted Green Bell Pepper
4 Cloves Roasted Garlic
½ Teaspoon Mexican Oregano
½ Cup Heaped Mexican Salsa
1 Cup Mixed Cheese - Brie, Sheep Cheese, Blue Cheese
4 Slices Cheddar Cheese
1 Teaspoon Butter - for greased the baking dish . 

Method
Preheat oven to 180°C
In a pan add the pork and chicken mince sauté till brown then add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes, then add the all seasonings and salt to taste, mix well. Cover and cook till the mince is tender. Drain out the excess fat from the pan. Keep aside to cool.
For The Sauce
Grind the roasted garlic, bell peppers, Mexican oregano and salsa in mixer jar till well blended.
In a another pan add the drained fat from the mince and the blended sauce, cook on medium flame till it comes to boil. Let is cool. Taste for salt if necessary add, I did not add any salt since the Mexican salsa had enough salt in it.
For Assembling The Lasagna
Grease an 8" x 8" a baking dish with butter well.
Add 2 -3 tablespoons of the sauce in the bottom of the baking dish. 
Keep aside ½ cup heaped of the sauce and mix the remaining to the cooked mince.
Then add a layer of egg white tortillas.
Add a layer of the mince & sauce mix.
Now sprinkle the cheese.
Again repeat the same process.
When all the mince is used up.
Add the layer of egg white tortillas, then the remaining sauce, a good amount of cheese, then a layer of slice cheddar cheese.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes remove the foil and put it under the broiler for a few minutes or till the cheese is golden brown on top.
Let is cool a bit before serving. Serve with side of salad or you could also use your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, avocado, etc.
This is the perfect recipe to freeze for a low carb lunch. Just portion out the leftovers and place in a freezer container. Microwave for a few minutes to reheat.
This low carb meal was so easy and comforting and sure to be a family favorite. It would be perfect for a busy weeknight meal.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: YIELD: 6 SERVING SIZE: 1 about 6g net carbs
Labels: Lasagna, Keto, Egg White Tortillas, Pork, Chicken Mince, Leftover series, Sunday Funday, Baked, Cheese, Mexican 
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Keto Chicken Enchiladas Suizas#SundayFunday

Chicken Enchiladas Suizas Verdes are super easy and mouthwatering Mexican meal. It's a classic, authentic Mexican recipe that is lesser known, but incredibly delicious made with corn tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken, with a creamy Salsa Verde. I have created a low carb/keto version of this delicious recipe by using egg white wraps.
I promise that you will love them! a delicious and elegant dish that’s perfect for a nice meal.

Makes 3 Servings
Ingredients

2 Cups Cooked & Shredded Chicken
PSMF Egg White Tortillas
1½ Cups Homemade Salsa Verde
3 Spicy Green Chilies or according to your taste
2 Cups Shredded Cheese
1/3 Cup Sour Cream
½ Teaspoon Cumin powder
½ Teaspoon Garlic powder
½ Teaspoon Onion powder
Salt to taste

Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C. 
Mix together Homemade Salsa Verde, seasonings and sour cream, mix well, divide this in two bowls.
In one bowl of the sauce add all the shredded chicken, half the shredded cheese and the chopped chillies.
From the other bowl of the sauce, coat the bottom of the baking dish with a layer of sauce.
Add a good amount of the filling in the middle of each egg wrap tortilla. Roll it into a the tortilla place it in the baking dish. 
Place all them in the pan seam-side down. 
When one layer is covered, pour a little sauce and sprinkle cheese on top.
Again add the a another layer of tortilla.
Pour the rest of the sauce over the enchiladas and then sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.  
Bake in a pre heated for 30 minutes, until bubbly and browned on top. Let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
Enjoy this as a wholesome and delicious meal.
Labels: Keto, Low Carb, Chicken, Enchilada, Salsa Verde, Egg White Tortillas, Homemade, Mexican, Baked, International Cuisine, Sunday Funday, PSMF

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Cheesy Chicken Nachos With Doritos#SundayFunday

These Doritos are with melted gouda cheese, homemade refried beans, spicy  chicken mince  in taco seasoning and a sprinkling of coriander, they are fantastic.  Whatever you would normally use on your nachos just use on the Doritos. Pop the tray into the oven at 180°C for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese has  just melted. That’s it, easy, peasy and delicious snack or appetizer to serve for a party.

Ingredients
Doritos
Chicken Mince
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Gouda
Homemade Refried Beans
Sliced Onion
Chopped Scallions Greens

For The Chicken Mince With Taco Seasonings
½ Kg Chicken Mince
2 Tablespoons Chopped Onions
1 Tablespoon Taco Seasoning

Method
For The Chicken Mince With Taco Seasonings
In a large sauté pan, cook the chicken mince, breaking it up, for about 4 -5 minutes. Add onions, homemade taco seasoning sauté until the onion is translucent. Set aside.
Place a layer of Doritos on the serving dish. Top with homemade refried beans. Then the shredded cheese (I used Gouda cheese).

Bake at 180°C for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted
Don’t bake the Doritos nachos too long or they’ll start to get a little crispy on top. 
Garnish them with sliced onions & chopped scallion greens.
These tasted so very, very good! My friends enjoyed these. You will definitely want to make these nachos with Doritos the next time you have a party or a get together. They make a wonderful snack, party dish, appetizer or even a casual dinner.
Labels: Baked, Doritos, Nachos, Chicken Mince, Party pleasers ,Refried Beans, Cheese, Mexican, Homemade, American
National Corn Chip Day for #SundayFunday 

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Homemade Taco Seasoning

This homemade taco seasoning recipe is quick and easy to make, works great  on everything make tacos  or to season  veggies, meat, seafood, rice, beans, soups, salads and more. It has a perfect amount of spices which come together in the homemade taco seasoning! You will never buy taco seasoning from the store again!  

Ingredients 
2 Teaspoon Red Chilly Powder 
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder 
1 Teaspoon Cumin powder - coarsely ground 
½ Teaspoon Onion powder 
½ Teaspoon Dried Oregano 
½ Teaspoon Paprika powder 
½ Teaspoon Salt 
¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper powder

Method  
Mix the seasonings together in a small bowl to make the taco seasoning blend. Store this in a airtight container.
Labels: Homemade, Taco Seasoning, Preservative free, Mexican, International Cuisine

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Spinach And Corn Quesadilla#Improv


A wholesome brunch or even an main course that you can make for your family, that is packed with flavor and taste. The quesadilla is filled with sautéed spinach and corn which are rich source of Iron and proteins.   
These are a my quick and all time favorite meal to make.

Ingredients
Homemade Tortillas - as required 
For The Filling
1 Cup Chopped Spinach/Palak
½ Cup Sweet Corn - I used frozen
1 Jalapeno - finely chopped
1 Onion - finely chopped
½ Teaspoon Garlic powder
½ Teaspoon Steak Seasoning
Salt to taste
1 Teaspoon Butter
1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
1 Cup Homemade Béchamel Sauce
Shredded Cheddar Cheese - as required
Shredded Cheeza Cheese  - as required

Method
For The Filling
Heat the butter and olive oil in a pan. Add in onion and sauté for a minute or two. Now add in the chopped jalapeno, spinach and corn along with seasonings and sauté on medium high flame till the spinach has wilted. Once the spinach has wilted, add the cheese béchamel sauce mix well till it starts to thicken. Switch off the flame add in cheese and mix till melt. Let this cool completely.
Heat a non stick on medium low flame, grease it with butter, place a tortilla on it aside. Spread the spinach and corn mixture on one tortilla and spread the cheeza cheese on top of the mixture. Cover it with another tortilla.     
Once browned below then flip till this side is browned. Place this in a serving plate, cut them into wedges.
Enjoy!!
Labels: Mexican, Corn, Béchamel Sauce, Jalapenos, Tortilla, Spinach, Brunch, Main course, International Cuisine, Improv Cooking Challenge, Vegetarian

 Improv Cooking Challenge

Jalapenos & Tortillas

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