Enfrijoladas (Tortillas in Black Bean Sauce)

A healthy and vegetarian dish that can be served for lunch or breakfast.  SIKANDA corn tortillas are low calorie (less than 30 calories each), the beans have protein and fiber, and queso fresco and feta are naturally low-fat cheeses. About 215 calories per serving.

Ingredients (serves 4)
3 cups cooked black beans
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

¼ onion
12 SIKANDA corn tortillas
1 cup queso fresco or feta cheese
1 cup minced cilantro
Optional: sour cream

Preparation

1.    If you are cooking the black beans from scratch, you can combine the dried beans with water, garlic, onion, olive oil and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. If you are using canned beans, put the beans with the garlic, onion and olive oil and ~1 1/2 cups water and simmer about 15 minutes, until the beans are soupy and the garlic soft.

2.    Using a blender, puree the beans until very smooth and thick. Return to the saucepan, stir in a bit of salt, and keep warm over low heat.

3.    Rub a skillet with extra virgin olive oil. Add the tortillas, one at a time, and heat a few minutes on each side. You just want to warm the tortillas, you don't want them to toast or become stiff.

4.    Using tongs immediately transfer the tortilla to the black bean sauce and turn on both sides to coat.

5.    Fold the tortillas into thirds or quarters and place in a serving dish or plate.

6.    Continue heating, dipping, and folding the tortillas and placing them on plates, arranging 3 tortillas per plate.

7.    Pour the remaining bean sauce over the tortillas on the plates. Sprinkle each with cheese and cilantro, and cream if desired. Serve immediately.

Optional: You can fill the enfrijoladas with shredded chicken and use it as an entrée for dinner or you can serve them together with scrambled or fried eggs for breakfast.

Source:  Desert Candy http://desertcandy.blogspot.com

 

Corn tortilla branching out beyond ethnicities

According to an article in the Baking Management Magazine, corn tortilla is branching out beyond ethnicities, entering U.S. households for their natural health benefits. They are low-fat, low-sodium, high fiber alternatives to wheat/flour-based bread products. Consumers are finding new, unique ways to incorporate tortillas into their diets beyond Mexican cuisines. Keep visiting us to get delicious recipes and interesting facts about tortillas.

Going Whole Grain? Try Corn Tortillas!

It is well known that whole grains provide a great deal of health benefits.  More breads and cereals labeled “whole grain” are available at supermarket shelves.  But why not try something different? Corn tortillas are a versatile, easy to prepare and very healthy alternative.

However, not all tortillas are created equal. Most are made with corn flour and packed with preservatives and other ingredients.  

SIKANDA makes corn tortillas from all-natural whole kernel corn, filtered water and lime.  “We use the ancient Pre-Hispanic method of doing tortillas.  It is called Nixtamalización and has been used in our country for centuries” says Ana Arizmendi, owner and Director of Sales.  Nixtamalización consists of cooking the corn in water and lime to create a “masa” rich in nutrients that gives the tortilla flexibility, softness and a rich corn taste.  “This is the real corn tortilla.  You can smell and taste the corn when you eat them.  They blend and heat perfectly”. 

  

SIKANDA corn tortillas are 100% whole grain, free of GMO, low-calorie, low-sodium and gluten free.    They also have a certified organic line carefully managed from grower to finished product.  We offer three different presentations: 

Whole corn, water and lime are all that is required to make healthy, flavorful tortillas. Preservatives are not used so tortillas must be kept refrigerated after opening. 

Corn tortillas are healthy and versatile, great for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, travel well and go with almost any food.  Check our SIKANDA blog for creative recipes and bring tortillas to your table!

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Real Mexican. Real Simple. Real Good

We are happy for the debut of MEXICAN MADE EASY the new show on the Food Network.  Finally there's a show that makes justice to delicious, healthy and diverse Mexican food.

Chef Marcela Valladolid, Mexican-born, spirited and energetic,  will teach the audience the secrets of this ancient and rich cousine.

SIKANDA sends the best of luck to Marcela in this new venture!