5-Ingredient Mexican Food Hacks with Ortega
Pantry Must-Haves!
⭑ cauliflower-infused taco shells & tortillas
⭑ flavor-packed salsas (hello, homestyle!)
⭑ time-saving seasoning blends
⭑ new street taco sauces
…and so much more!
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Bell Pepper Nachos
Green Plan SmartPoints® value 5*
Blue Plan (Freestyle™) SmartPoints® value 5*
Purple Plan SmartPoints® value 5*
Here’s a creative twist on a classic! Remove the stem end and seeds from 6 sweet mini bell peppers. Slice them in half lengthwise, and bake at 400ºF for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Blot dry, lay cut-side up, top with 3 tbsp. shredded reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese, and bake until melted. Top with 2 tbsp. Ortega Homestyle Salsa, 1 crushed Ortega Cauliflower & Corn Taco Shell, and 1 tbsp. light sour cream. YUM!
Quesadilla Hack
Green Plan SmartPoints® value 6*
Blue Plan (Freestyle™) SmartPoints® value 5*
Purple Plan SmartPoints® value 5*
This one’s as fun to make as it is delicious to eat! Start with 1 Ortega Cauliflower & Flour Tortilla, and top each quarter with a different topping: 2 tbsp. Ortega Fat Free Refried Beans, 2 tbsp. shredded reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese, 1 tbsp. Ortega Taco Sauce, and 1 tbsp. Ortega Fire Roasted Diced Green Chiles. Make a cut from the center of the tortilla to the bottom, dividing the lower half into two quarters. Fold one quarter over the next until you have a stacked quesadilla in the shape of a triangle. Cook until crispy, about 4 minutes, flipping carefully halfway.
Southwest Guacamole Dip
Green Plan SmartPoints® value 3*
Blue Plan (Freestyle™) SmartPoints® value 2*
Purple Plan SmartPoints® value 2*
It’s not Cinco de Mayo without guacamole! Thoroughly mix 8 oz. mashed avocado (about 2 small avocados), 1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt, and 2 tbsp. Ortega Guacamole Seasoning mix. Stir in 1/2 cup Ortega Original Flavor Black Beans (drained and rinsed) and 1/3 cup Green Giant SteamCrisp Mexicorn (drained)... Now start dippin’!
Mexican Zucchini Skins
Green Plan SmartPoints® value 2*
Blue Plan (Freestyle™) SmartPoints® value 1*
Purple Plan SmartPoints® value 1*
Here’s a zesty spin on potato skins! Pierce 2 medium-large zucchini several times with a fork, and microwave for 2 minutes, flipping halfway through. Cut them in half lengthwise, and scoop out the insides. Pat dry, and fill with 1/2 cup Ortega Fat Free Refried Beans and 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese. Bake at 400ºF until cheese has melted, about 8 minutes. Cut each piece in half widthwise. Top with 2 tbsp. Ortega Thick & Chunky Medium Salsa and 8 slices Ortega Hot Sliced Jalapeños!
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