Month: September 2022

These corn tortillas dipped in a black bean sauce then folded and filled with cheese and avocado make a simple and delicious meal. It’s one of the best ways to incorporate inexpensive ingredients in a vegetarian friendly plate. Corn tortillas work better than flour here since they’re sturdy enough to hold up in the sauce. Prep time: 20 minsCook time: 10 minsTotal time: 30 minsServings: 4 servingsYield: 8 enfrijoladas Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 large red onion, thinly sliced, divided 2 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 chipotle chili in adobo sauce 2 (15-ounce) cans black bean, not drained or 3 1/2 cups cooked beans plus 1 cup bean cooking liquid 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt 8 corn tortillas 2 small avocados, cut into slices 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese 1/3 cup Mexican salsa 1/3 cup light or regular sour cream 1/3 cup chopped cilantro Directions Sauté the onion and garlic: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add 3/4 of the sliced onion and sauté until nearly tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté to soften, 2 minutes. Blend the sauce: Transfer the cooked onion and garlic to a blender along with the beans, including the bean liquid, chipotle, lime juice, cumin, salt, and 1/2 cup water. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and add more salt if needed, then blend again. Heat the sauce: Transfer the beans back to the large skillet set over low heat. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes at simmer. The sauce should be the texture of a thick soup. Add more water, if needed, to thin to the appropriate consistency. Assemble the dish: Use a pair of tongs to heat a tortilla over a gas flame or in a dry skillet set over high heat until it begins to blister. Submerge the tortilla in the bean sauce, smothering it completely. Use a spatula to fold it in half and transfer to a dinner plate. Top with a tablespoon of cotija, a slice or 2 of avocado, and a tangle of raw sliced onions. Continue with remaining tortillas and bean sauce, figuring 2 enfrijoladas per plate. Serve: Serve immediately with the salsa, cilantro, sour cream and any remaining bean sauce for guests to add as they please. Source: Simply Recipes

Cut back on using the oven, with this air fried butternut squash recipe. It cooks in a fraction of the time with a naturally sweet flavor and caramelized edges. Looking for a more savory or sweet variation? Check out the optional ingredients below. Ingredients 2 pounds butternut squash (1 small) 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Savory variation (optional): 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika Sweet variation (optional): 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Directions Heat an air fryer to 400°F. Meanwhile, if needed, peel 1 small butternut squash, halve and remove the seeds, and cut the flesh into 1/2-inch cubes (about 5 cups). Transfer the squash to a large bowl. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the squash. If making the savory variation, also add 2 teaspoons ground cumin and 1 teaspoon paprika. If making the sweet variation, also add 2 tablespoons maple syrup and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon. Toss to coat. Working in batches, add the butternut squash to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry until the butternut squash is tender with browned and crispy edges, shaking the basket or tossing halfway through, 12 to 16 minutes total. Transfer to a bowl and loosely tent with aluminum foil to keep warm while you air fry the remaining squash. Source: the Kitchn