1 1/2 TBS. yeast
1 tsp sugar
This is a family favorite when we all get together--sometimes to make it quick I use ready made ranch dressing and then add the tomatillos, etc. I'll use quick rice with the seasonings, and sometimes the grocery store takes care of cooking the chicken for me. The original recipe called for pork, but I find the chicken to be quite good. I hope you enjoy.
Cilantro Dressing
1/2 pkg ranch dressing—or 3 tablespoons mix
1 cups milk
1 cups mayonnaise
2 tomatillos
½ bunch cilantro
juice from 1 lime
1 jalapeno seeded
Place all ingredients in a blender and mix until well bended. Place in fridge for 1 hour
Rice
4 cups water
3 tsp chicken bouillon
3 tsp garlic
½ bunch cilantro
4 oz. Can diced green chilies—mild
¾ teaspoon salt
1 Tlb butter
1/2 onion
2 cups original rice
Bring water to a boil. Meanwhile, put cilantro, chilies, and onion in blender or food processor and chop and blend well. Add all ingredients to boiling water and simmer, covered for 30 minutes or until rice is soft.
Sweet Meat
1 whole chicken cooked
3/4 cup salsa verde
1/2 cup brown sugar
Season chicken with salt, pepper and garlic. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for about 2 hours. Remove meat from bones and chop. Add chili sauce and brown sugar.
This is also delicious with Pork tenderloin
To Make Tostadas
Warm flour tortilla, melt cheese on it. Top with rice, black beans, meat, lettuce, cilantro, salsa and cilantro dressing.
1 1/2 lb. of boneless pork loin chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 small onion chopped
2 cans (14.5 oz) black beans drained and rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 cups cooked white rice (You could use brown rice...healthier :)
In a crock-pot combine pork, chili powder, coriander, salt, pepper and onion. Stir in black beans and tomatoes. Cook on (LOW for 6 hrs.) or (HIGH for 4 hrs.) If mixture is a little watery...mash some of the black beans to thicken. Serve over rice. Garnish with avocado, a little low-fat cheese, cilantro and a small spoon of low-fat sour cream. Servings: 6
Chicken & Stuffing Bake
1 cup fat free milk
1 6oz pkg stuffing mix
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
2 cups fresh broccoli florets, cooked
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 ½ cups shredded reduced fat Swiss cheese, divided
In a large bowl, combine soup and milk. Add the stuffing mix, chicken, broccoli, celery and 1 cup cheese. Transfer to a greased 9”X13” baking dish
Bake, uncovered at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted.
1 cup equals 247 calories--Serves 8Serve with a large salad and orange slices for delicious lo-cal dinner the entire family will enjoy