Showing posts with label jalapeno. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jalapeno. Show all posts

Avocado Salsa

I've tasted something like this before at a breakfast taco place down the street. They always seem to run out of this @ their salsa bar. It's probably because it's the best topping/salsa they have. Seriously though, if you even like avocados slightly, you will love this. We used it to top fajitas the other day and today it was used to dunk tortilla chips in. Either way, it's great.


Avocado Salsa

1 lb. tomatillos 
3 jalapeño peppers, remove the seeds if you prefer it more mild
1/3 bunch cilantro
1 thick slice of onion
1 garlic clove
1 avocado
1 tsp. salt

Peel and wash the tomatillos - they are usually found over by the cilantro & peppers, and have a husk on them. Cut them into quarters and put in the blender. 

Follow with the jalapeño, cilantro, onion, garlic, avocado & salt. 

*Be sure to put the tomatillos in the bottom of the blender and not the avocado so it doesn't stick to the blade. You might have to help it start by shaking or using a mixer at first. But, once it gets going the juice from the tomatillos will help move the other ingredients around.

Blend and chill. Enjoy!





Fajita Chicken Fiesta

So tonight, we were both starving so I wanted to make a big plate of food and keep the calories under control. This recipe turned out great. We were perfectly full after finishing dinner. At only 273 calories per serving ( 1/2 of the recipe ) we were still able to have some rice and beans to round it out. Enjoy!
Fajita Chicken Fiesta

    1 onion, sliced 
    2 jalapenos, sliced 
    1 green pepper, sliced 
    4 sweet mini peppers ( i used 2 yellow and 2 red )  
    1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces 
    1 can of Ro*tel hot 
    fajita seasoning or goya adobo seasoning

Combine everything in a large ziploc bag.
Shake to combine and get the seasoning on everything.

Pour mixture into a large baking dish.
Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

Serving Size: makes 2 large servings