Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons safflower oil (or other high heat oil such as grapeseed)
- 1 cup brown rice (or white basmati)
- 1 small onion, medium dice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon safflower oil (or other high heat oil such as grapeseed)
- 1 large white onion, medium dice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 6 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup vegetable broth, plus more as needed
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1⁄2 bunch cilantro, minced
- kosher salt, as desired
- fresh ground black pepper, as desired
- 1 bunch scallion, green parts only, cut on bias
- 1 firm avocado, pitted, removed from skin and sliced
- corn or flour tortilla
Nutrients
- Calories: 590.6
- Calories from Fat: 183 g
- Total Fat: 20.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 338.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 86.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 21 g
- Sugars: 8.6 g
- Protein: 19.5 g
Southwest Rice and Beans from Roberto Martin
This is a wonderful dish that serves well as a main dish, or could easily be served as a side. Full…
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
- 1 lb thin center-cut pork chops, cut into thin julienne strips
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and coarsely chopped
- 1 (8 ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots, rinsed and coarsely chopped
- 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, cut into julienne strips
- 4 scallions, greens only, sliced
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry or 1 tablespoon rice wine
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Nutrients
- Calories: 443.6
- Calories from Fat: 186 g
- Total Fat: 20.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.1 g
- Cholesterol: 92 mg
- Sodium: 466.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 28 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.3 g
- Sugars: 9.8 g
- Protein: 37.2 g
Lettuce Wraps with Spiced Pork
This is a simple quick stir-fry dish where everyone can make their own. Use chicken if you prefer in place of…
Ingredients
- 1 1 lb pork or 1 lb chicken
- 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
- 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers
- 1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope burrito seasoning mix or (1 1/2 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
- 16 flour tortillas, 7 or 8 inch
- 16 ounces Monterey Jack cheese or 16 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into sixteen 5 x 1/2 inch sticks
- salsa (optional)
- sour cream (optional)
- cooked rice (optional)
- cooking oil (optional)
Nutrients
- Calories: 866.9
- Calories from Fat: 575 g
- Total Fat: 63.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 29.6 g
- Cholesterol: 109.8 mg
- Sodium: 1314.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 44.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.9 g
- Sugars: 4.2 g
- Protein: 28.6 g
Make Ahead Chimichangas
Chimichangas any way you want them: right now or later, baked or fried. From BH&G
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk or 1 tablespoon water
- salt and pepper
- 1 10-inch flour tortilla
- 1⁄2 tablespoon butter
- 1⁄3 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- 1⁄3 cup cooked ham, diced
- 2 tablespoons red bell peppers, diced
- 2 tablespoons scallions, diced
- 1 tablespoon jalapeño, seeded, diced
- salsa or avocado-tomato relish (optional)
Nutrients
- Calories: 706.1
- Calories from Fat: 376 g
- Total Fat: 41.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 19.3 g
- Cholesterol: 468.6 mg
- Sodium: 875.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 39.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Sugars: 3.2 g
- Protein: 40.6 g
Tortilla Omelet Wrap
This omelet makes an exceptional hearty breakfast or lunch. Serve with salsa or avocados and tomatoes tossed with lime juice.
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1⁄3 cup fish sauce
- 1⁄4 cup sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 8 6-inch flour tortillas
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (3/4 pounds)
- 1 large ripe tomatoes, cup into thin wedges
- 1 cup grated carrot (2 medium)
- 2⁄3 cup chopped scallion (1 bunch)
- 2⁄3 cup slivered of fresh mint
Nutrients
- Calories: 467.1
- Calories from Fat: 108 g
- Total Fat: 12.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.1 g
- Cholesterol: 78.8 mg
- Sodium: 1953.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 55.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
- Sugars: 18.5 g
- Protein: 34.5 g
Asian Chicken Salad Wraps
Guaranteed crowd pleasers, these wraps are perfect for leftover grilled chicken. the distinctive salty flavor from the fish sauce is balanced…