Hey look, I’m talking about food again. There’s a shocker. It’s so hard for me to wait to eat things I make while I take pictures to post here. In case it’s not blatantly obvious by my other posts, I love to eat.
Mexican food is my favorite type of food. It’s pretty easy to make and is full of fresh ingredients. This recipe is for the taco (or burrito if you prefer) filling. You can add any toppings and use any shell you like. I tried to make it versatile so you could use whatever you have laying around. You’re welcome.
You should have the majority of this stuff in your kitchen, and the few things you don’t should be in your kitchen. Get them and we will figure out what to do with them together. mmmmK?
Here is what you need (serves 6):
3 cups of cooked pinto beans (or 2 cans) drained
3 teaspoons of olive oil
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons black strap molasses
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
3 garlic cloves minced
2 cups diced sweet potatoes
1/2 medium yellow onion diced
Salt to taste
hard or soft taco shells
any fixings you like
Method:
Set up a medium sized pot and a large sauté pan. Put half the oil in each and warm over medium heat.
In the pot: Add beans, broth, paprika, chili powder, molasses, apple cider vinegar and garlic. Stir and let simmer about 7 minutes and turn off heat.
In the pan: Add sweet potato and onion and sauté until potatoes soften and onions start to brown.
Add contents of pot to large pan with potatoes and onions. Cover and let simmer until potatoes are soft (about 8-10 minutes). If the mixture begins to dry out before potatoes are done, add more broth.
Build a yummy taco and enjoy!
The one pictured here has shredded broccoli stalk and carrots left over from juicing and some pea sprouts. I prefer corn tortillas on the grill and some “Sour Supreme” dairy alternative made by Tofutti. Feel free to make some rice and throw that $hit in there too.
Good to Knows:
- Black strap molasses is loaded with iron. You can sneak it in most sautés and baked goods undetected. It can be found in most grocery stores in the health food section or next to regular molasses.
- Apple Cider Vinegar has amazing health benefits and tons of uses. Check it out here. Bragg’s is the brand you want and is found in most grocery stores right near the black strap molasses. Convenient, huh?
- If you don’t have olive oil feel free to sub coconut oil. If you haven’t yet used coconut oil please read this and prepare to be amazed..
Looking for an appetizer for your mexican fiesta?? Try some Guac-A-Mazing
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Smooches,
Nikki
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