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Pulled Pork Tacos

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We found some pork ribs in the freezer on a cold morning last week and decided to “slow-cooker” them, as one of my mom’s friends says, all day. We kept them moist with beer and they turned out beautiful. The meat fell right off the bone and it totally tastes like carnitas (and looks like carnitas) but is way healthier because it’s not fried in a ton of oil.

{serves 4}

  • 2 lbs pork ribs
  • 1 Mexican beer
  • 2 large garlic cloves
  • 1/2 sweet onion
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • dash of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • salt/ pepper

to serve:

  1. pre-heat oven to 325º F
  2. dice onion and mince garlic
  3. heat olive oil in a large dutch oven (ours is 3 1/2 quarts) over the stove, sauté onion and garlic in there with the red pepper flakes (optional)
  4. then add the ribs, brown them on both sides with some salt and pepper
  5. pour 12 oz beer over the meat and transfer pot to oven (keep lid on), braise at 325º F for about four hours
  6. then turn the oven down to 300º F for about 5 1/2 hours, adding liquid as needed (water or more beer)
  7. by then the meat should be done, remove from oven and let cool a bit then use a fork to gently shred the meat

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Healthy Mexican Breakfast

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      I think tempeh is kind of unfairly stigmatized. Tofu is mainstream now but its’ lumpy, rugged brother, Tempeh, hasn’t had his moment yet. I prefer tempeh actually, it’s a much more interesting (some would say toothesome) texture and it takes on the flavor of whatever you cook it in and brings its’ own earthy flavor. I once had a tempeh “BLT” and the tempeh was so well marinated and cooked I couldn’t believe it wasn’t bacon. And I love my bacon so that’s sayin something.

Also, shout out to the Avocado Man at the SLO Farmers Market– 5 of these beauties for $2. If that’s not a reason to be the happiest town in America I don’t know what is

{serves 1}

  • 1/2 can black beans
  • 1/2 can pickled chilis
  • 2 tsp garlic salt
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • chili flakes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 egg
  • 5 slices tempeh
  • 1/4 yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 avocado
  1. mince garlic and and dice onions
  2. heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium high heat and add garlic then onions
  3. when onion is turning opaque add the beans and pickled chilis and stir to incorporate
  4. in another small pot bring water to a boil, then add egg (gently!) and reduce to a simmer and cook for 5-8 minutes depending on how soft you want your egg yolk, I like mine right at the 5 minute mark
  5. get it out with a slotted spoon and run it under cold water
  6. in a small saute pan heat 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika and garlic salt over medium low heat
  7. slice tempeh into strips and add it to the pan, when browned on one side flip each slice then remove from heat
  8. serve bean slop in a bowl, peel egg and throw it in there, slice avocado and add it, then top with tempeh and dig in

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Pumpkin and Black Bean Stuffed Poblanos

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  • 1/2 can pumpkin purée
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1/4 of a yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 poblanos
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup queso fresco
  • 1 tbsp chili lime seasoning (or substitute 1 tsp cumin and 1 tbsp lime juice)
  1. in a medium skillet, heat olive oil and diced onion over medium high heat
  2. add black beans, pumpkin puree and seasoning
  3. turn heat down to medium low and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
  4. pre-heat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet or pan with parchment paper
  5. cut stems out of poblanos and remove centers with seeds
  6. take the bean/pumpkin mixture off heat and mix with queso fresco and cottage cheese
  7. stuff the poblanos with the mixture and put in lined pan or baking sheet
  8. bake for 25 minutes until peppers are starting to blister and cheese is melty

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Chicken Enchiladas with Jalapenos

  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 can green enchilada sauce
  • 10 lg flour or whole wheat tortillas
  • 1 lg tomato
  • 1/2 yellow onion sliced
  • 6 jalapenos
  • 1 lg red bell pepper
  • olive oil
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • salt/peppa
  • 2 tbsp chilli lime seasoning or taco seasoning
  • 1/2 lb chicken
  • 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup queso fresco
  1. pre-heat oven to 350°F
  2. heat olive oil and onion in a large skillet
  3. once onions start turning opaque add chicken and taco seasoning
  4. cook chicken breasts until cooked though
  5. remove chicken from pan and let cool
  6. seed and slice jalapenos and bell pepper, slice tomato and add it all to the skillet along with the black beans along with the apple cider vinegar and lime juice, cook on low heat for 10 minutes
  7. meanwhile, dredge tortillas in the enchilada sauce
  8. shred chicken
  9. in a baking pan, begin filling and rolling tortillas with shredded chicken and the bean/pepper concoction
  10. pour all additional sauce on top and bake for 30 minutes
  11. crumble queso on top and put under broiler for 3 more minutes or until browned and crispy

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