Ingredients (about 3 servings): 1 C. uncooked rice or 3 C. cooked rice (brown or white) 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 can dark red kidney beans, drained 1/2 C. Pace Chunky Mild salsa 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. ground cumin optional: grated cheese, sour cream, cooked ground... (see the full recipe!)
Here is a quick, flavorful lunch recipe. You don't have to feel as guilty eating packaged taquitos if you whip up some fresh guacamole to go with them! Ingredients (2 servings): 1 avocado 1 tsp. lemon juice 1-2 Tbsp. fresh Italian parsley, chopped (or Cilantro) 1 Tbsp.... (see the full recipe!)
Ingredients (about 4 servings): 1 C. enriched long-grain rice, uncooked 1 can chili grated cheese of your choice optional: diced tomatoes Instructions: Cook rice according to package. Heat chili on the stove top or in the microwave. Serve rice topped with a scoop of... (see the full recipe!)
This is a very inexpensive recipe and fast and easy if you already have the mashed beans prepared. You can find a great recipe for mashed beans here. Ingredients: homemade mashed beans corn or flour tortillas grated cheese sour cream and salsa... (see the full recipe!)
I absolutely love chicken enchiladas and could probably finish a whole pan of them if I was dared to, but my husband just eats one or two and calls it good. They are usually too rich or too dry for him. This recipe, however, he said was perfect, and I think it is my favorite... (see the full recipe!)
These soft tacos were surprisingly easy and fun to make. I got the tortilla recipe online at AllRecipes. I just halfed the recipe and used margarine instead of lard. They turned out great and call for very inexpensive ingredients! Tortilla Ingredients: flour (white,... (see the full recipe!)
Ingredients (estimating for 18 burritos): 18 flour tortillas mashed beans (equal to 1 lb. dry beans) (click here for an easy mashed beans recipe!) 1 or 1 1/2 C. dry rice (cooked according to package) about 2 C. grated cheese (I used Colby Jack) Instructions (you... (see the full recipe!)
Ingredients: tortilla mashed beans (easy recipe for mashed beans here) rice (you can use SPANISH RICE for extra flavor) cheese (sliced or grated) Romaine lettuce avocado slices salsa Instructions: Warm the tortilla in a pan. You can make it soft or a... (see the full recipe!)
Ingredients: 1 C. Jasmine rice about 1/4 onion (chopped) 2 cloves garlic (chopped) 2 Tbsp. Canola oil 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz) 2 C. water Instructions: Lightly brown rice, onions, and garlic in the oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat. Add the tomato... (see the full recipe!)
This mashed beans recipe has been used in Mexico for generations, according to my stepmom :) Absolutely delicious, and work great with so many meals (a list of suggested pairings is below). **If you have a slow cooker, you might also be interested in this very easy... (see the full recipe!)