Onions and garlic are sautéed to enhance oregano spiced lentils. This simple lunch is quick to prepare, but easy to customize with different fresh toppings to please any palate.
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Spring Greens Frittata
Onions are slowly caramelized golden and sweet on the stove, while fresh garlic lends its fragrance to slightly wilted spinach and sorrel. This luxurious frittata is dotted with ricotta and finished with a sprinkling of nutmeg.
Bell Pepper Tempeh Fajitas
Tempeh is marinated in lime juice, soy sauce, cunmin, oregano and cayenne pepper. The tempeh is grilled and accompanied by bell peppers and red onions in this Tex Mex treat.
Sweet Potato Frittata
Sweet potato is sautéed with onion until crisp while eggs are seasoned with oregano and thyme. This hearty breakfast boasts both sweet and salty flavors as roasted sunflower seeds finish the dish with a delightful crunch.
Potato Kale Quesadillas
Potatoes are mashed with kale and seasoned with nutmeg and cayenne pepper before they’re layered in between smoked Gouda cheese and caramelized onions. The Dutch dish boerenkool gets a tortilla twist as it’s transformed into these fusion quesadillas.
Tex Mex Tofu Scramble
Onions, bell peppers, sweet potatoes and mushrooms are sautéed then seasoned with paprika, garlic, chili powder and cumin in this flavorful breakfast. Try it with salsa or hot sauce if you like your scrambles spicy.
Sweet Potato Quesadillas
Sweet potatoes are cooked, mashed and seasoned with curry powder, lime juice and cilantro. Cayenne pepper turns up the heat and black beans make these Monterey Jack cheese pockets hearty, so you’re full until dinner.
Sweet Potato Enchiladas
Black beans are seasoned with lime and cilantro as onions and chilies are sautéed with cinnamon. Sweet potatoes are baked in the oven, mashed and rolled up in tortillas with the sautéed onions and black beans before being topped with an ancho chili tomato enchilada sauce.
Egg and Potato Breakfast Tacos
Nothing says breakfast like sautéed onions scrambled with eggs and potatoes. For a simple salsa to top these breakfast tacos, tomatoes, garlic and hot peppers are charred then pureed with bright tomatillos and fresh cilantro.
Chili Chocolate Pumpkin Pasta
In this play on mole, Guajillo chilis are toasted and then blended with pumpkin puree, tomatoes and garlic. Spicy Mexican chocolate and black beans round out the innovative sauce, served over chewy Udon noodles and finished with crunchy pumpkin seeds.
Charred Zucchini Salsa Verde
In this riff on the tart tomatillo salsa, zucchini, onions and peppers are blackened on the grill, then seasoned with lime juice, cayenne and a touch of honey. This hot sauce is perfect for barbeques and ideal for topping your favorite tacos, bean burgers or sandwiches.
Grilled Avocado with Salsa
A grilled avocado is elegant in its simplicity – simply brush with lime juice and place on the grill to infuse the earthy fruit with savory smoke. The grill marks make for a delightful presentation and you can really up the ante in serving the salsa smack dab in the middle, replacing the pit.
Peachy Chili Bean Tacos
In this modern riff on a Mexican classic, pinto beans are seasoned with oregano, cumin, cayenne and epazote then infused with grilled peaches. The sweet but spiced beans are wrapped in a corn tortilla with earthy mushrooms and corn grilled straight from the cob.
Bean Burgers with Chipotle Spread
Black beans are seasoned smokey with cumin, garlic and chili sauce, while a chipotle lime spread brings the heat with a citrus tang. These burgers can be cooked in the oven or on the grill, so you can enjoy them no matter what the weather.
Artichoke Olive Salsa
Artichoke hearts and olives produce a delicious briny flavor which comes to life when mixed with the sweet Italian pairing of roma tomatoes and fresh basil. Try this contemporary salsa with pita chips or cut up veggies.
Black Bean Corn Salsa
Black beans get a refreshing makeover with the addition of lime and cilantro. Summer corn adds its quintessential sweetness, but its avocado’s nutty flavor and creamy mouth feel that turns this simply salsa into a luxurious spread.
Grilled Pineapple Mango Salsa
Grilling pineapple gives the fruit a lovely hint of smoke, while lime balances the sweet with sour citrus and jalapeño packs a spicy punch. Serve this summertime salsa atop your favorite bean burgers, salads and tacos.
Black Bean Tostadas
Betsy and Lindsay concoct black bean tostadas two ways- open faced "pizza style†and cut bite sized with relish.
Korean BBQ Tofu Tacos
These Tacos are international fusion at its best as Korean BBQ spices flavor a Mexican dish that needs no grill. Tofu is marinated in chili, ginger and lime then sautéed in a wok, while cabbage brings a crunchy helping of vitamin K to the tasty tacos.
Achiote Rubbed Squash Tacos
The sweet earthy butternut squash is seasoned with slightly sour achiote chili paste. When rolled into a taco, the squash is enhanced with charred poblano pepper, panella cheese, hot sauce and a squeeze of lime.
Fiesta Fantastica Wrap
Spinach lends a crisp fresh flavor to veggie ground round that’s been infused with sautéed onions and broth. Watch Julieanna stuff whole-wheat tortillas so full of iron and protein that it’s cause for celebration!
Around the World Noritos
Watch Julieanna roll up Mediterranean, Japanese and Mexican style wraps, all made from the nutritious nori seaweed. Use the any seaweed you have leftover to experiment new norito themes and submit your favorite nori concoctions.
Brûléed Squash with Pepitos
Show off the squash as its seasoned, roasted and broiled until crispy on top. The sweet crust of squash balances beautifully with creamy goat cheese and the salty crunch of the pumpkin seed.
Sweet Potato Burritos
This burrito might surprise you with its sweetness, but the onion and garlic powders offer a savory balance to the cinnamon. Using whole wheat tortillas can complete the wrap the healthy way by keeping you fuller, longer.
Enchiladas
Enchiladas are a traditional cuisine of Mexico and South America. They ‘re typically made with chili pepper sauce and various fillings. Our version uses vegetarian chili, but there are many other options for meat-free enchilada fillings, including beans and tomatoes.
Quick Quesadillas
Quick quesadillas make a great weeknight dinner. Top with your favorite salsa and serve alongside a green salad.
No-Soak Black Bean Soup
No presoaking or parboiling beans needed if you’re doing this with a crockpot. Just a no-fuss pot of soup that’s ready at the end of the day.
Mexican Christmas Eve Fruit Salad
Ensalada de Noche Buena is an amazing salad that’s become a Christmas Eve tradition in many households throughout the Southwest.
Savory Ranch Tacos
Seitan is sometimes called wheat meat because it’s made from gluten, which is the protein component of wheat with the starch removed. You can find it at most grocery and health food stores.
Black Bean and Potato Tortillas
Crunchy tortilla chips, hearty black beans and potatoes with chiles, garlic and a hint of lime along make this a real crowd-pleaser.
Incredibly Easy Wraps
Wraps come in all varieties, from simple homemade eats to sophisticated gourmet fare. This recipe, on the extreme end of the easy scale, yields a hearty entree.
Black Bean & Corn Salad
This versatile salad is good on its own, served over a bed of greens with a light vinaigrette, or wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla with the greens and vinaigrette.
Mexican Bake
A festive breakfast that will perk you right up even if you overindulged a bit the night before. Quick and easy to prepare, in a microwave (as described here) or in a conventional oven.
Savory Southwestern Breakfast Tortilla
Avocado provides many important nutrients for heart health. Enjoy the flavors of the southwest in this easy burrito – and add some variety to your breakfast routine!
