I got awesomely bombed with emails after posting last week’s Chile Verde Rice and Beans. I didn’t know there were so many bean lovers out there and it’s good to hear from you! So I put together this list of all-star Bean recipes that appear most often in my kitchen. Mexican cuisine provides ample opportunity…
Easy Mexican Recipes Using Beans
Beans are one of the most versatile Mexican ingredients but don't limit them to the side dish realm! You can easily turn them into a full meal if you want to. Keep an eye out for the Molletes and the all-important How To Make Refried Beans.
Chile Verde Rice and Beans
Keep some Chile Verde in the fridge and you can whip up these Rice and Bean bowls in a matter of minutes. Sure, you can customize them to your liking, but for quick meals I recommend keeping it simple. The Chile Verde sauce is exploding with flavor and it’s willing to do all the heavy…
Chili con Carne
Hello Chili con Carne! Did you grow up with Chili on the weekly meal rotation? I certainly did and I was never a huge fan of the dish until I tried it with dried chiles as the foundation. Using dried chiles will give you a massive upgrade in flavor and will most likely put this…
Spicy Bean and Egg Burritos — Freezer Friendly!
Anyone out there getting tired of cooking?! Make a big batch of these Spicy Bean and Egg Burritos and you’ll get some free meals over the next couple weeks. The key is to load up the beans with tons of flavor — once you do that then everything else is just a bonus. Sure,…
Mango Black Bean Salsa
This Mango Black Bean Salsa has been such a welcome change of pace for my kitchen lately! Sure, you can serve it up next to a bowl of chips, but it works equally well on tacos and salads so feel free to get creative with it. I’ve been loading it on top…
Easy Mexican Bean Soup
This Easy Mexican Bean Soup is proof that some good stock will go a long way in your kitchen! I used the Better Vegetable Stock from last week, but I’ve also tried it with this homemade chicken stock and it is scrumptious. As further proof that the stock is the most important ingredient in this…
Yellow Indian Woman Pot Beans
I’ve been getting emails about these Yellow Indian Woman beans and I finally got around to trying them — and I’m glad I did! I’ve never seen them in my local stores so I bought some from Rancho Gordo: I don’t have any affiliation with Rancho Gordo, but I do buy stuff from them a…
Spicy Chickpea Tostadas
It’s true, this is a personal concoction that you might not find in the heart of Mexico, but don’t let that stop you from making it! Taking a cue from these refried beans, we’ll be using some chipotles in adobo to whip up a wildly versatile chickpea puree — it’s a great alternative source of protein…
Enfrijoladas Made With Peruano Beans
I don’t have proof, but there’s a good chance that Enfrijoladas came about in hopes of simplifying life. Because you always have beans on hand right?! All you need to do is liquefy the beans, add a bit of flavor, and you’ll have lightning quick Enfrijoladas on the table for a wildly satisfying meal. …
Jalapeno Hummus
Load up your kitchen with Mexican ingredients and they will start looking for friends! This Jalapeno Hummus is a perfect example of that — a decidedly non-Mexican dish that gets a welcome jolt thanks to a burst of jalapeno-lime-cilantro flavor. Sure, it works well for some traditional dipping of veggies, but I’ve been using it…