Last night we had tacos. Finally. I planned to have them Tuesday, but then I had a fateful run-in with a waffle iron, and the family enjoyed a waffle-induced coma for 17 straight hours. Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch.
So by dinner time last night, we were ready for a very non-waffle taco meal.
It was so fresh and summery-feeling, I think we'll do it again tonight.
(plus, we have LOTS of left-overs)
I made these slow-cooker beans, but used black instead, and didn't mash them. I think next time, I will add green chiles and lime.
Then I whipped up some
Easiest Spanish Rice Ever
1/4 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. coconut oil
1.5 C. rice (one day I will be brave enough to try brown, but I love my Jasmine too much just yet)
2 C. chicken broth (homemade, if possible)
1 C. salsa (also homemade, if possible)
Melt the oil in a large pan. Saute the onion for 5 minutes. Add the dry rice and saute until it starts to brown. Then add the broth and salsa. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
(That reminds me, if you have a favorite Spanish Rice recipe, let me know. This is the only one I have ever made, and I always wonder what else is out there.)
I made some
Guacamole (I'm sure you know how, but just in case...)
1 avocado - mashed
garlic salt - to taste
lime - squeezed over, to taste
cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, whateverelsesoundsgood
I heated up the corn tortillas, chopped some fresh stuff, and threw some cheese in a bowl.
Such an easy meal (well, as long as you plan a little ahead for the beans - they take all day).
Also, for lunch yesterday I filled a bowl with brown rice and black beans. Then I poured over a little salsa and sour cream. It was super tasty and, more important, easy!
I am determined to find more ways to eat beans and rice. They are cheap, nutritious, and delicious (not to mention crock pot-able, which is so helpful). So, if you have any ideas, please share them here!
Yum! I love fresh yummy meals! When we have leftover taco fixins', we like to make nachos grande! Not super healthy, but so good! :)
ReplyDeleteI also recently made toquitos. They were so fun and easy. I used corn tortillas. Zapped them for a smidge in the microwave to make them workable. Sprayed the backside with Pam. Filled them with chicken and cheese, but you could use rice and beans, then roll them up and put them in your fry pan with the seam down. Once the seam is sealed, you can rotate them to get overall crispiness. They are delish! You could top them with lettuce, tomato, guacomole, salsa... Yum.