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Scrambled Tofu Breakfast Recipe

Add to ❤ Favorites Delicious Scrambled Tofu Breakfast Recipe -Mexican Style is full of flavor and perfect comfort breakfast for that special person in your life! Ingredients for 4 servings 8 oz tofu, rinse and drained 1 tablespoon coconut oil 2 onions, finely chopped 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1/4 medium red bell pepper, diced 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup organic diced tomatoes (no salt) 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast flakes, (optional) 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste 2 green onions, cut into slices 1/2 avocado, cut into slices 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 5 Tortilla chips, broken into pieces Read the Instructions here  

Barbecue Spiced Sweet Potato and Black Beans Tacos

Add to ❤ Favorites Delicious vegetarian tacos with barbecue spiced sweet potato and black beans . Ingredients for 4 servings 1 medium sweet potato ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon barbecue spices 4 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup cooked black beans 1 cup fresh corn ½ cup chopped red onions 1 tomato chopped into cubes 1 clove of garlic ½ teaspoon cumin powder 2 avocado 2 lime ¼ cup sour cream 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro Read the Instructions here  

Chorizo Meatballs

Add to ❤ Favorites Chorizo is Mexican sausage that is oh so tasty. It can range from being very spicy hot to mildly spicy. But the flavor profile is amazing. Its a very intense kind of sausage that is very red in color. Ingredients 1lb Johnsonville Chorizo 1lb Ground Pork ¼ onion, finely chopped ¼ cup chopped parsley ½ tsp. garlic powder pinch of salt pinch of pepper ½ cup breadcrumbs 1 egg (optional) 1 tbsp smoked paprika ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) Read the Instructions here  

Three-Bean Chipotle Chili

Add to ❤ Favorites Take out your largest stock pot and get ready to make some serious chili! No joke, this recipe is going to yield a GIANT batch. If this intimidates you, especially those of you flying solo and cooking for one, feel free to cut the recipe in half. Ingredients for 10-12 servings 2 C dry kidney beans 1 C dry black beans 1 C dry pinto beans 4 T EVOO 1 medium red onion, diced 2 red bell peppers, diced 2 poblano peppers, diced 6 cloves garlic, minced 3 C frozen sweet corn, thawed Chili Sauce: 1 (28oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes Muir Glen Organic BPA-Free 1 (6oz) can tomato paste Muir Glen Organic BPA-Free 32 oz vegetable broth 3-4 T chili powder (to taste) 2 T cumin (to taste) 1 T paprika (to taste) 1 T oregano 2-3 dried chipotle chili peppers, soaked in hot water until softened or 1-3 tsp chipotle spice. You can always add more for extra heat. 2 limes, juiced 2 T Apple Cider Vinegar 1-2 T molasses (to taste) 2-4 T grade B maple syrup (to taste) 1 C cilantro, chopped Himalayan salt (you will be using more than you think you should!) and black pepper to taste Read the Instructions here  

Vegetable Enchilada Casserole

Add to ❤ Favorites This vegetable enchilada casserole has a creamy, cheesy vegetable filling and, instead of messy rolled tortillas stuffed with filling, everything is stacked together in a baking dish. Easier to make and serve it’s everything you love about enchiladas without all the hassle. Ingredients for 6 servings 3 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces sliced mushrooms ½ yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 bell peppers (I used red and yellow), diced 1 poblano peppers, diced 1 tablespoon cumin 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 tablespoon chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/3 cup 2% milk 10 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded 1 (14-ounce) can black beans 1 cup frozen corn 8 ounces jarred enchilada sauce 10-12 small flour tortillas, all except for two torn in half For Garnish 4 green onions, sliced 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1/4 cup sour cream 10-12 grape tomatoes, sliced in half Read the Instructions here  

Chorizo Queso Dip

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 8 servings 12 oz fresh chorizo sausage casings removed 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1/2 small onion, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated 2 tbsp flour 1 cup whole milk, plus more if needed 1 14-oz can fire-roasted tomatoes with liquid 1 6- to 7-oz can mild green chiles, with liquid 3 cups finely shredded Cheddar cheese 2 cups finely shredded Monterey Jack (or Colby Jack) cheese 1/2 cup sour cream Salt to taste Read the Instructions here  

Mexican Chocolate Cream Pie

Add to ❤ Favorites Cayenne and espresso powder along with a cinnamon spiced graham crust give this Cooking Light chocolate cream pie a Mexican twist. Ingredients for 8 servings CRUST: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons egg white (save yolk for filling) FILLING: 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 generous tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 large egg A large egg yolk 1 3/4 cups milk, low fat (I used whole) 2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed Read the Instructions here  

Easy Taco Soup

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 6 servings 1 pound lean ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 4-5 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups chicken broth 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15 oz) can chili beans in chili sauce 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chilies 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste Toppings of choice: sour cream, avocado, shredded cheddar Read the Instructions here  

Creamy Black Bean Taquitos

Add to ❤ Favorites These cute and crispy little Creamy Black Bean Taquitos are really easy, fun to eat, and are totally Super Bowl worthy. Plus, they make a pretty impressive presentation, especially when provided with multiple sauces for dipping. Ingredients for 15 taquitos 4oz. cream cheese (room temperature) 15oz. can black beans 4oz. can diced green chiles 2 green onions 2-3 dashes hot sauce (optional) ⅛ tsp garlic powder ⅛ tsp salt (or to taste) 15 6-inch corn tortillas 3 Tbsp cooking oil, divided, for frying Read the Instructions here  

Classic Chicken Fajitas

Add to ❤ Favorites These Classic Chicken Fajitas are just that. Chicken fajitas full of flavor, perfectly seasoned, easy, and just what you want when you’re craving fajitas – no funky stuff. Ingredients for 6 servings 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice 1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips ½ medium sweet red pepper, julienned ½ medium green pepper, julienned 4 green onions, thinly sliced ½ cup chopped onion 6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed Shredded cheddar cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole and sour cream Read the Instructions here  

Chicken Taco Rice Skillet

Add to ❤ Favorites This Chicken Taco Rice Skillet makes the perfect flavor packed weeknight dinner! Ingredients for 6 servings 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 cup finely chopped white onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 5 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 packet Old El Paso Chicken Taco Seasoning, divided 2 cups dry rice, white or brown 1 cup black beans 1 cup sweet corn 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves Read the Instructions here  

Easy Beef Burritos

Add to ❤ Favorites Easy Beef Burritos are one of those recipes you are going to want to save for those beyond crazy days when you need something to impress the kids and you need it in a hurry! These are always a hit at my house! Ingredients for 8 servings 1 can refried beans 1 pound ground beef, browned 1 package taco seasoning 8 flour tortillas (see note) 1 cup grated chedder cheese (more is always better!) sour cream, optional chopped cilantro, optional diced tomatoes, optional Read the Instructions here