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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons white onions, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped and firmly packed
- 2 teaspoons fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 medium ripe Hass avocadoes (about 8 oz each)
- 3 tablespoons tomatoes, diced
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Nutrients
- Calories: 222.8
- Calories from Fat: 180 g
- Total Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 592.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 12.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 9.1 g
- Sugars: 1.1 g
- Protein: 2.7 g
Purely Simple Guacamole
In my opinion the fresh and simple is best when considering a guacamole recipe. I know lots of recipes add lots…
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Ingredients
- 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 1⁄2 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1⁄3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño peppers, chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 8 ounces crabmeat, pasteurized, drained if necessary
- 4 8-inch whole wheat tortillas
- 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
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Nutrients
- Calories: 107.9
- Calories from Fat: 43 g
- Total Fat: 4.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 31.5 mg
- Sodium: 544 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 3.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
- Sugars: 2.1 g
- Protein: 12 g
Crab Quesadillas
This recipe comes from EatingWell Magazine. These quesadillas have a creamy filling. They not only make a great meal, but also…
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Ingredients
- 1 fresh pineapple, cored and diced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
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Nutrients
- Calories: 81.2
- Calories from Fat: 2 g
- Total Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 391 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 21.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
- Sugars: 15.3 g
- Protein: 1.1 g
Pineapple Salsa
Delicious idea for a warm evening! Serve this fresh salsa with tortilla chips, stirred into hot rice or along with grilled…
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons minced jalapeños or 1 1/2 tablespoons other fresh chili peppers
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Nutrients
- Calories: 13.8
- Calories from Fat: 0 g
- Total Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 251.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 2.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
- Sugars: 2.3 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
Hot-and-Sour Sauce
This sauce recipe is enough to coat 3/4 pound beef, chicken, pork, seafood, or tofu plus 1 1/2 pounds chopped vegetables…
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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)
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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.
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Ingredients
- 4 large red bell peppers, roasted and cut into chunks
- 1 fresh jalapeños or 1 Serrano pepper, roasted and cut into chunks
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
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Nutrients
- Calories: 229.8
- Calories from Fat: 153 g
- Total Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 476.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 17 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
- Sugars: 11.3 g
- Protein: 2.8 g
Portuguese-Style Red Pepper Paste
This sauce makes a delicious accompaniment to grilled fish or vegetables. From Eating Well.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar or 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
- 1⁄2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, washed and dried
- 1⁄2 cup lightly packed fresh parsley leaves, washed and dried
- 2 cups diced green bell peppers (1 1/2 medium)
- 2 teaspoons sliced almonds, toasted
- 3 slices French bread, 1/2 inch thick lightly toasted and cubed
- 1 fresh green Serrano peppers or 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, to taste
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Nutrients
- Calories: 511.1
- Calories from Fat: 183 g
- Total Fat: 20.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 1352.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 70.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.5 g
- Sugars: 5 g
- Protein: 12.9 g
Mojo Verde
This sauce is from the Canary Islands. this green, herb-flavored variation of Mojo Rojo is good on almost anything and especially…
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Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1⁄2 cup chopped sweet red pepper (and/or yellow sweet pepper)
- 1⁄4 cup sliced green onion
- 1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
- 2 finely chopped jalapeno peppers
- 1 teaspoon shredded lime peel
- 1 (8 ounce) jar chunky salsa
- 1⁄2 medium avocado, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 2⁄3 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 2/3 cup Monterey Jack cheese
- 1⁄3 cup chopped pitted ripe olives
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro or 1 tablespoon parsley (optional)
- 16 ounces homemade tortilla chips or 16 ounces store bought tortilla chips
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Nutrients
- Calories: 118.1
- Calories from Fat: 57 g
- Total Fat: 6.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Cholesterol: 5.8 mg
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 13.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
- Sugars: 0.6 g
- Protein: 3.1 g
Seven Layer Super Bowl Dip
With the Super Bowl coming up, we are all looking for the best party dip! Look no further, you have found…
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Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups chicken broth, divided
- 2 small California avocados, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 3 jalapeño peppers, unseeded and cut in half
- 1⁄2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 lb lump crabmeat, drained
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 bunch green onion, chopped
- 8 8-inch flour tortillas
- 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack pepper cheese (12 ounces)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 1337.7
- Calories from Fat: 788 g
- Total Fat: 87.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 45.1 g
- Cholesterol: 286.2 mg
- Sodium: 2422.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 72.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 11.1 g
- Sugars: 3.9 g
- Protein: 67.9 g
Avocado-Crab Enchiladas with Green Sauce
This is a recipe I have not tried but really looks good! Prep time includes refrigeration time. Source: The California Avocado…
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Ingredients
- 1 tomatoes, diced fine
- 2 -3 tablespoons jalapeño peppers, diced fine
- 1 teaspoon cilantro
- 1 small onion, chopped fine
- 1 (12 ounce) can tomato juice (I use Campbell's)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, to taste
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Nutrients
- Calories: 28.2
- Calories from Fat: 1 g
- Total Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 528 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
- Sugars: 4.8 g
- Protein: 1.1 g
Spicy Jalapeño Salsa
This is the salsa recipe my husband brought back to me from a restaurant in Mexico City. I have tweaked it…
