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Fresh Tex-Mex

Cheesy Black Bean Mash

This delicious side dish can also be served as a dip with tortilla chips.

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey Photo by: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Ingredients

  • 2 (15-oz.) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Mexican four-cheese blend

Preparation

1. Process beans and broth in a food processor 10 to 15 seconds or until smooth.

2. Sauté onion and jalapeño pepper in hot oil in a large skillet 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Add black bean puree and salt, stirring until blended. Cook, stirring frequently, 3 minutes or until bean mixture is thoroughly heated. Stir in cheese until melted. Serve immediately.

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Quick Queso

Keep the queso warm by serving it in a small slow cooker or in a microwavable dish, so it can be easily reheated, if necessary.

Quick Queso

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 (4.5-oz.) can chopped green chiles
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup beer (not dark)
  • 1 (8-oz.) block Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Tortilla chips

Preparation

1. Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a large heavy saucepan over low heat; add chopped green chiles and minced onion, and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until softened. Whisk in 2 Tbsp. flour, and cook 1 minute. Whisk in milk and beer, and cook, whisking constantly, 3 to 4 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Add shredded cheese by 1/2 cupfuls, stirring until melted after each addition. Stir in ground cumin and salt. Serve warm with tortillas chips.

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and Tortilla Chips

Lime Cream Sauce

Try this tangy sauce on beef, pork, or potatoes.

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey Photo by: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Ingredients

  • 1 cup light sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Preparation

1. Stir together 1 cup light sour cream and remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Serve immediately, or cover and chill up to 3 days.

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Formal Menu Top Fresh Tex-Mex

Cheesy Black Bean Mash

Quick Queso

and Tortilla Chips

Lime Cream Sauce

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Shopping List for Fresh Tex-Mex

In 25 minutes or less, you can fill your table with the bold flavors of the Southwest.(Serves 6 to 8)

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Baking

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Canned

  • 2 (15-oz.) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 (4.5-oz.) can chopped green chiles

Dairy

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup light sour cream

Produce

  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Recipe List

Cheesy Black Bean Mash

Quick Queso

and Tortilla Chips

Lime Cream Sauce

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