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343 recipes

Chipotle Steak Fajita Bowls

Chipotle-marinated sirloin seared in a cast iron skillet and sliced over jasmine rice with sautéed peppers and onions, black beans, corn, tomatoes, romaine and guacamole.

MexicanMain course25 minServes 4691 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-11337 · Hand-built original

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Chipotle-Roasted Cauliflower Tacos

Cauliflower roasted in smoky chipotle adobo until crisp at the edges, tucked into corn tortillas with lime crema. A vegetarian taco with plenty of char and heat.

Mexican4 servings390 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: cauliflower

HB-13142 · Hand-built original

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Chocoflan

A Mexican chocoflan with a caramel-coated mold holding a cream cheese flan layer baked first, then a chocolate cake batter with cocoa and instant coffee baked over it, chilled and unmolded.

MexicanDessert4 hr 45 minServes 15466 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-9276 · Hand-built original

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Chorizo Seasoning

A warm, savoury blend of chili powder, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin and oregano for homemade chorizo flavour on meats and vegetables. Mixed in minutes and stored in a jar.

Mexicanpantry staple5 minServes 944 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: powder

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-13185 · Hand-built original

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Chunky Pineapple Salsa

A fresh salsa of chopped pineapple and its juice with white onion, jalapeño, tomato, cilantro and lime juice, rested before serving.

MexicanSide20 minServes 485 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: apple

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-10604 · Hand-built original

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Copycat Chipotle Steak

Steak marinated in a blended chipotle in adobo, red wine vinegar, honey, lime and cilantro marinade, seared, sliced against the grain, cubed and flashed again in the pan with reserved marinade.

MexicanMain course30 minServes 652 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-9370 · Hand-built original

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Crockpot Chipotle Honey Pot Roast Tacos

A whole chuck roast rubbed with chipotle and smoked paprika cooks in orange juice and honey until it shreds at a fork's touch, then fills warm taco shells under a tangy jalapeño lime yogurt.

MexicanMain course3 hrServes 8677 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-13507 · Hand-built original

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Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca

Cool cucumber, fresh mint and lime blended with water and a little sugar into a pale green agua fresca that tastes like summer in a glass.

MexicanDrink5 min4 servings74 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cucumber

Pairs well with: fish tacos, ceviche, grilled chicken, tortilla chips and salsa

HB-18715 · Hand-built original

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Dutch Oven Enchiladas

Shredded chicken and black beans in green enchilada sauce are layered with corn tortillas and Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and baked in a Dutch oven.

MexicanMain1 hr 30 min6 servings474 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

HB-5451 · Hand-built original

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Easy Aguachile

Butterflied raw shrimp cured in lime juice with salt and pepper, tossed in a blended green sauce of cucumber, serrano, jalapeño, cilantro and garlic, with red onion, cucumber half moons and avocado on top.

MexicanAppetizer50 minServes 6236 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-9387 · Hand-built original

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Easy Guacamole

Chunky mashed avocado with minced onion, garlic, lime juice, cumin and jalapeño, finished with fresh cilantro. The guacamole keeps its coarse texture and a gentle warmth.

Mexican10 minMakes about 2 cups343 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: hass

HB-18335 · Hand-built original

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Easy to Make Tostadas

Crisp-fried corn tortillas carry a warm layer of refried beans, taco-seasoned beef and melted cheddar. The flat, crunchy base makes every bite a mix of creamy beans and browned meat.

MexicanDinner, Main Course30 minServes 12205 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-18132 · Hand-built original

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Easy veggie chilli

Vegetarian mince and kidney beans simmer with peppers, carrot and warm spices, thickened lightly and served with pitta, sour cream and cheddar.

MexicanMain course1 hrServes 4205 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: rapeseed oil

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-6942 · Hand-built original

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Elotes (Mexican Street Corn)

In this elotes recipe, grilled corn is covered in a creamy mayo and sour cream mixture before being topped with chili powder, cotija cheese, and lime juice.

MexicanSummer, appetizers, grilled, side dish, snack25 min4 - 6 serving(s)200 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: ears corn

HB-0849 · Hand-built original

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Fajitas Mixtas

Flank steak, chicken and shrimp, each seasoned and marinated separately, grilled or seared with peppers, jalapeño and onion. A mixed fajita platter for serving with warm tortillas.

MexicanMainGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: flank steak

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-4628 · Hand-built original

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Fish Tacos

White fish fillets marinated in lime, chipotle, jalapeño, garlic and coriander, seared until golden and flaked into warmed tortillas with lightly pickled red cabbage and a sour cream and sriracha pink sauce.

MexicanDinner45 minServes 4708 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: firm white fish fillets

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-6997 · Hand-built original

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Fresh Black Bean Salad

Black beans, corn, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro and jalapeño tossed in a lime, olive oil and white wine vinegar dressing spiced with chili powder and cumin. Chilling lets the sharp edges soften and the flavours blend.

MexicanSalad0 min4 to 8 servings1135 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: black bean

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-7033 · Hand-built original

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Frijoles de la Olla

Dried black beans simmered in a big pot with onion, garlic and lard or olive oil, salted only near the end and finished with epazote and a slit serrano. Some beans can be mashed back in if a thicker broth is wanted.

MexicanSide dish1 hrServes 87 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: heap

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-7042 · Hand-built original

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Griddled peppers and chipotle chicken salad

Chipotle-marinated chicken griddled with poblano peppers, sweetcorn and spring onions, served in the pepper halves with a charred corn salsa and a yoghurt-tahini lime sauce, finished with pomegranate.

MexicanMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4551 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-13926 · Hand-built original

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Grilled hispi cabbage with green herb mole and salsa macha

Chargrilled hispi cabbage wedges over quinoa, topped with a bright cashew, lime and herb mole and a chunky salsa macha of fried chillies, garlic, peanuts and seeds, with feta, radish and micro herbs.

MexicanMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4722 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: quinoa

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-13937 · Hand-built original

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Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole

Ground beef in enchilada sauce and salsa is layered with flour tortillas, corn, and cheddar cheese and baked in a single casserole dish.

MexicanMain50 min8 servings529 kcalEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: ground beef

HB-5452 · Hand-built original

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