Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Ingredients:

  • Tomatillos, husked and rinsed (9 med)
  • Yellow Onion, chopped (small)
  • Serrano or JalapeƱo Peppers (2)
  • Cilantro, Chopped (.5 cups)
  • Garlic Cloves, unpeeled (4)
  • Avocado Oil (2 tbsp)
  • Lime Juice (2 tbsp)
  • Sea Salt (1.25 tsp)
  • Tortilla Chips

Directions:

  1. Coat Tomatillos, Onion, and Peppers with Avocado Oil and Salt.
  2. Drizzle Garlic Cloves with Avocado Oil and wrap in foil.
  3. Bake at 450 degrees on a parchment lined baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until Tomatillos are juicy and browned.
  4. Remove Garlic from foil and peel it.
  5. Remove Stems from peppers.
  6. Put all ingredients in the food processor.
  7. Add water slowly to get to desired consistency.
  8. Serve with Tortilla Chips.

Mexican Tofu Bowl

Ingredients:

  • Tofu, squeezed and cut into small cubes (14 oz.)
  • Cilantro, chopped (1 cup)
  • Black Beans, drained (14.5 oz.)
  • Mozzarella (1 cup)
  • Greek Yogurt (optional)
  • Lettuce, chopped (optional)
  • Brown Rice (2 cups)
  • Vegetable Stock (4 cups)
  • Salt (2 +.25 tsp.)
  • Lime Juice (4 Tbsp.)
  • Garlic, Minced (4 +2 tsp.)
  • Olive Oil, (.5 cups)
  • Taco Seasoning (1 tbsp.)

Directions:

  1. In Instant Pot, cook Brown Rice in stock under pressure for 17 minutes.
  2. When pressure comes down, add Cilantro, Lime Juice, Olive Oil, 4 tsp. Garlic, and 2 tsp. Salt.
  3. Mix 1 cup water, .25 tsp. Salt, 2 tsp. Garlic, and Taco Seasoning.
  4. Add Tofu and Marinate for 15 minutes.
  5. Saute Tofu and Marinade until tofu is cooked, but not browned.
  6. Mix Tofu and Black Beans into Rice.
  7. Serve, optionally adding Lettuce, Corn Salsa, and/or Greek Yogurt.

Corn Salsa

Ingredients:

  • Corn, frozen (2 cups)
  • Red Onion, diced (small)
  • Cilantro, chopped (.33 cups)
  • Lime Juice (3 tbsp.)
  • Salt (.5 tsp.)
  • Black Pepper (.25 tsp.)

Directions:

  1. Mix all ingredients.
  2. Give time for Corn to thaw.

Quesadilla Pizzas

Ingredients:

  • Fake Chorizo (10 oz.)
  • Red Onion, diced (small)
  • Flour Tortillas, 10 in. (20)
  • Salsa (24 oz.)
  • Cheddar (4 cups)
  • Mexican Cheese (4 cups)
  • Black Olives, sliced (10 oz.)
  • Canola Oil (1 tbsp.)

Directions:

  1. Saute Red Onions in Canola Oil.
  2. Add Chorizo and cook until done.
  3. Put two Tortillas, side by side on a baking sheet.
  4. Add a layer of Cheddar to each and cover with another Tortilla.
  5. Add a layer of Salsa, followed by Chorizo/Onion mixture, and black Olives.
  6. Cover with Mexican Cheese.
  7. Bake at 400 degrees for 5-6 minutes.

Enchiladas

Ingredients:

  • Spinach, frozen (20 oz.)
  • Mushrooms, sliced (8 oz.)
  • Pinto Beans, drained (2 15 oz. cans)
  • Tomato Sauce (24 oz.)
  • Monterey Jax or Mexican Cheese (1 cup)
  • Corn Tortillas (6 in.)
  • Chili Powder (5 tsp.)
  • Crushed Red Pepper (.75 tsp.)

Directions:

  1. Cook Spinach, Mushrooms, 2 tsp. Chili Powder and .25 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper.
  2. Add Beans
  3. Separately Mix Tomato Sauce, .5 tsp Crushed Red Pepper, and 3 tsp. Chili Powder.
  4. Layer Sauce, Tortillas, Sauce, Filling, Sauce, Tortillas, Sauce, Spinach, Sauce, and top with Cheese.

Black Beans, Corn, and Salsa

Ingredients:

  • Black Beans (4 15 oz. cans)
  • Diced Tomatoes (3 15 oz. cans)
  • Salsa, medium (.25-.5 cups)
  • Corn, Frozen (12 oz.)
  • Cheddar Cheese (optional)
  • Tortilla Chips (optional)

Directions:

  1.  Cook Tomatoes and Salsa in a pot until sauce like.
  2. Add Corn and cook until warm.
  3. Add Black Beans and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Serve with Cheese and or Tortilla Chips.

Breakfast Tacos

Ingredients:

  • Fake Chorizo, cooked in microwave (8 oz.)
  • Eggs (4)
  • Scallions, chopped (4)
  • Green Bell Pepper, diced (2)
  • Small Tortillas (12)
  • White Cheddar, shredded (8-12 oz)
  • Canola Oil (1-2 tbsp.)

Directions:

  1. Saute Scallions in Oil.
  2. Add Bell Pepper and continue until cooked.
  3. Add Chorizo and continue until heated through.
  4. Beat Eggs and pour into pan.  Cook until eggs are done.
  5. Sprinkle White Cheddar on a tortilla and toast on medium in toaster oven.
  6. Spoon filling on top and fold into a soft taco.