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    21 Cinco de Mayo Recipes --30 Minutes or Less!

    May 1, 2019 By Patrick 1 Comment

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    This Sunday is Cinco de Mayo -- so what are you making to celebrate?!!

    If life is busy then choose from this list of 21 recipes that you can make in 30 minutes or less.  You'll get serious reward from these recipes with minimal effort involved -- sound like a good deal?

    Clicking the link or pic in the list below will take you to the recipe page on this site.  If you want to print out the recipe simply scroll down to the recipe box and you'll find a 'Print' button.

    Okay here are the 21 recipes -- I hope they help you celebrate Cinco de Mayo!   I've made all of these recipes multiple times so feel free to get in touch if you have any questions along the way.  Enjoy!

    Cinco de Mayo recipes from mexicanplease.com

     

    Avocado Salsa Verde

    This is the recipe I always recommend if you need something for the middle of the appetizer table.  All you're doing is blending an avocado with some authentic Salsa Verde, but the result is a genuine crowd pleaser.  Super easy to make too.  I also use this sauce to make some killer burritos.

    These Spicy Ground Beef Nachos have the potential to save your day. Chipotles in adobo give the beef real kick and when loaded on cheese covered tortilla chips they quickly become a go-to meal. Served with a homemade Avocado Salsa Verde and your choice of fixings. So good! mexicanplease.com

     

    Huevos a la Mexicana

    Adding jalapeno to your scrambled eggs is a great alternative to coffee!  This is such a simple dish to make and it's a great upgrade for plain ol' scrambled eggs.  Some tips:  go easy on the onion or it will dominate too much, and drain the tomato a bit so there isn't too much moisture in the pan.

    These Mexican Scrambled Eggs are perfect for lazy weekend mornings: well-balanced, easy to make, and they have real kick. Try draining the tomatoes before adding them to the pan, so much better! mexicanplease.com

     

    Spicy Black Bean Nachos

    Here's another crowd pleaser -- Nachos!  Even though these Nachos are topped with all sorts of goodies, it's the chipotle-infused black beans that turn them into a keeper for me.   Expert Nacho advice:  I usually make multiple single layer batches so they stay crispy -- the double or triple layer batches will turn into a soggy mess before you can finish eating them.

    It's tough to beat the combo of warm tortilla chips, melted cheese, and spicy black beans. In other words, NACHOS!! These beans have some kick built into them from chipotles in adobo and they are beyond delicious. mexicanplease.com

     

    Chicken Tinga

    This is a wildly versatile chicken recipe to have in your arsenal.  You can use it for tacos, quesadillas, or even tostadas.  Most Tinga recipes are tomato-based, but if you add some tomatillos to the sauce you'll get an instant upgrade in flavor!

    This is a delicious, fiery version of Chicken Tinga. The key is to use both tomatoes and tomatillos, along with plenty of chipotles! mexicanplease.com

     

    Chipotle Cheese Bean Dip

    Ahh bean dip, the great peacemaker.  This is a cheesy, chipotle-infused concoction that usually sells out quick.   I'm a big fan of Mexican oregano in this bean dip, but you'll still get a good result if you don't have any on hand.

    Serve up this Chipotle and Cheese Bean Dip straight from the oven and you'll make some friends for life! Don't forget to add some salsa or roasted tomatoes, it makes a huge difference. So good! mexicanplease.com

     

    Easy Ground Beef Tacos

    These tacos are surprisingly easy to make and they are proof that abandoning the seasoning pack is the right thing to do!  If you make your own seasoning for the tacos (using chipotles!) you'll never go back to the pre-made packs.

    Classic Ground Beef Hardshell Tacos mexicanplease.com

     

    Huevos Ahogados

    Have you ever had eggs poached in homemade Salsa?  If not, give this recipe a try -- the broth is delicioso and and if you dip warm, cheesy tortillas into it then all is well for a few minutes.

    Huevos Ahogados Eggs Drowned in Salsa mexicanplease.com

     

    Pinto Bean Soup

    I think this Pinto Bean Soup is one of the best recipes on the site, but of course I might be biased 🙂  You'll get quite an upgrade in flavor when using some good stock so please keep that in mind when making this soup.

    Sopa Tarasca is one of Mexico's most popular soups -- a delightfully satiating pinto bean soup that will keep you coming back for more. So good! mexicanplease.com

     

    Pico de Gallo

    You'll never have to look up a Pico recipe ever again after making this version!  It's super easy and when you get the balance right it's the perfect example of the sum being far greater than the parts.   You can easily build meals around fresh Pico too, i.e. chicken-cheese-Pico quesadillas.

    Five ingredients is all it takes to make a classic, authentic Pico de Gallo. This recipe keeps the tomatoes in check by using plenty of onion and seasoning. So good! mexicanplease.com

     

    Molletes

    Speaking of Pico, I top these Molletes with freshly made Pico de Gallo for a quick meal.  Molletes are open faced bean and cheese sandwiches that can be made in a matter of minutes.

    You probably already have all the ingredients you need for these Molletes (Mexican Bean and Cheese Sandwiches). Try them with some freshly made Pico de Gallo -- so good! mexicanplease.com

     

    Rajas

    Like poblanos?  These Rajas are a simple dish that keeps the flavor of the roasted poblanos at the forefront.  I usually add some potatoes to make it a heartier dish, but you can consider the papas optional.

    Finally a Rajas recipe! Roasted poblano strips swimming in a creamy sauce makes the perfect side dish. I add potatoes and some stock to turn it into a meal -- so good! mexicanplease.com

     

    Easy Chicken Burritos

    I use Avocado Salsa Verde (first entry in this list) to make these burritos.  Just add rice, cheese and chicken and you've got a hunger zapping burrito on your hands.  The green sauce provides so much flavor that you really don't need much else.

    Put some Avocado Salsa Verde in your burritos and everything beyond that is a bonus! I added chicken, Mexican rice, and cheese to this batch -- yum!! mexicanplease.com

     

    Roasted Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa

    This is my new favorite Salsa -- combine both tomatoes and tomatillos and you get a completely unique flavor.  It'll be warm out of the blender but consider cooling it down before serving as the flavors seem to pop a little more when it's chilled.

    This is a delicious Salsa to add to your repertoire! It uses both tomatoes and tomatillos to create a completely unique flavor. Yum!! mexicanplease.com

     

    Migas

    This is the perfect  breakfast dish for lazy weekend mornings.  Combine crispy tortilla strips with a bacon-egg mixture and you've got the jist of these Migas.  Green salsa work wonders with eggs so I usually top them with an authentic Salsa Verde.  Migas!!

    Migas are the perfect Mexican breakfast dish for lazy weekend mornings. We're topping this version with a freshly made Salsa Verde and it is delicious! mexicanplease.com

     

    Charro Beans

    Easily one of the most popular recipes on this site.  Adding bacon flavor to a batch of pinto beans is a real treat -- I come back to this recipe on a regular basis.  If it appeals to you in the slightest then go for it, you won't be disappointed!

    Charro Beans! You won't find a heartier, more delicious batch of beans anywhere in Mexico. This version uses bacon and chipotles but feel free to add in some chorizo if you have it. So good! mexicanplease.com

     

    Tomatillo Chipotle Salsa

    This is a wondrous three ingredient Salsa.  Yes, three!  But you would never know it because the combo of roasted tomatillos and chipotles creates a tart, sweet, smoky flavor that people are instantly drawn to.

    A rich Tomatillo Chipotle Salsa that's bursting with flavor. No one will believe you when you show them the tiny ingredient list. So good! mexicanplease.com

     

    Chilaquiles

    I use the Tomatillo Chipotle Salsa from above to make these Chilaquiles -- fried tortilla strips drenched in Salsa and topped with black beans, avocado and pickled jalapenos.  Yum!

     

    Refried Beans

    Keep this refried beans recipe in mind for some on-the-fly meals.  Create your own seasoning for the beans (chipotles again!) and you get a massive upgrade in flavor compared to canned versions.

    This is a delicious, fiery version of Chicken Tinga. The key is to use both tomatoes and tomatillos, along with plenty of chipotles! mexicanplease.com

     

    Baja Fish Tacos

    It's true, if you make this recipe as written it's going to take longer than 30 minutes.  But there are lots of shortcuts you can take to speed it up (don't pickle the cabbage).  It's one of the most popular recipes on the site so keep it in mind if time is not of the essence.

    It's tough to beat fried fish drenched in a chipotle crema sauce. These Baja Fish Tacos are also served up with a batch of pickled cabbage -- too good! mexicanplease.com

     

    Chicken Guacamole Quesadillas

    I make versions of these quesadillas all the time.  They are super easy and if you top them with some homemade Pico they are wonderfully satiating.

    Designed to be fast and effortless, these Chicken Guacamole Quesadillas will have you coming back for more. Don't forget the freshly chopped Pico de Gallo. So good! mexicanplease.com

     

    Easy Guacamole

    And last but certainly not least, keep this Easy Guacamole recipe in mind for Cinco de Mayo -- all you need is avocado, onion, lime and salt.  I use this recipe all the time and I'm still amazed at how complete the Guac tastes with so few ingredients.

    We're grinding an onion-jalapeno-cilantro paste in a molcajete for a delicious batch of homemade guacamole. Don't forget a final squeeze of lime, so good! mexicanplease.com

     

    Okay, I hope this list gives you some ideas for this weekend!  If you want to explore further you can check out our Main Dish Recipes or simply click the category that catches your eye from the Recipes page.

    Buen Provecho.

     

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    1. Maiya

      May 28, 2019 at 7:44 am

      This looks really good.

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