SKINNY TACO SALAD

INGREDIENTS

SKINNY TACO SALAD INGREDIENTS

• 1 head Romaine lettuce, washed and roughly chopped
• 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
• 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup tortilla strips
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 can black olives, drained
• half of a small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
• skinny cilantro lime dressing

SKINNY CILANTRO LIME DRESSING INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup fresh cilantro, loosely packed
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 3 Tbsp. lime juice
• 1 Tbsp. honey
• 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. freshly-ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil

DIRECTIONS

THE SALAD

1. Toss all salad ingredients together until combined, or serve "rainbow-style" lined up on top of the lettuce. Drizzle and toss with honey lime vinaigrette and serve.

THE DRESSING

1. Add cilantro, orange juice, lime juice, honey, cumin, salt and pepper to a food processor or blender and pulse until combined. Gradually stream in the olive oil while pulsing until combined.

Black Bean and Quinoa Enchilada Bake

Ingredients:

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed,diced
• 1 red pepper, seeds removed, diced
• 1 orange pepper, seeds removed, diced
• 1 cup corn frozen kernels
• Juice of 1 small lime
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups red enchilada sauce
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
• Toppings: Sliced green onions, avocado slices, sour cream, optional

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

2. Add quinoa and water to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Cover quinoa and set aside.

3. In a large skillet, heat the tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add in the peppers and corn. Cook for about 3-4 minutes. Add the lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and cilantro. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

4. In a large bowl, add the cooked quinoa and black beans. Add the sautéed vegetable mixture and stir to combine. Pour in the enchilada sauce and stir. Add 1/2 cup shredded cheese.

5.Pour the black bean and quinoa mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining shredded cheese. Cover the pan with foil. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil. Bake an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and edges are bubbling. Remove from the oven, and let cool for 10 minutes. Garnish with toppings, if desired. Serve warm.

Southwestern salsa with black beans, corn, and pineapple

Ingredients

• 2 cups pineapple, chopped in small cubes
• 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup canned sweet yellow corn, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup tomato, chopped in small cubes
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped in small cubes
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped in small cubes
• 1/4 cup red onion, minced
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped finely
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Mix all chopped ingredients for in a large bowl, add lime juice, add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside to let the juices combine together.