10 Tex-Mex Dishes to Make This September
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September is the perfect time to celebrate the rich, bold flavors of Mexican cuisine. With Mexican Independence Day falling on the 16th, there’s no better excuse to bring a little fiesta into your kitchen. From sizzling tacos to comforting bowl dinners, Mexican food is all about color, spice, and flavor. September also marks the end of summer produce season, so it’s the ideal time to take advantage of fresh corn, peppers, and tomatoes. These 10 Tex-Mex dishes will have you saying “delicioso” after every bite.
Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
Color, flavor, and texture – these Mexican-style stuffed peppers do it all. The colorful peppers are a vibrant addition to the dinner table, and the stuffing, including healthy grains, quinoa, and black beans, adds different textures and a rich flavor. Full Recipe: Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
Mexican Watermelon Salad
Can one salad feature too many flavors and textures? The answer is: Mexican Watermelon Salad! It features fresh watermelon, peppery arugula, crunchy toasted pepitas, and salty queso fresco – all tossed in tangy lime vinaigrette and topped with fresh cilantro and a little drizzle of Tajin seasoning for a little something extra. Full Recipe: Mexican Watermelon Salad
Fish Tacos
When you just can’t get enough of seafood and Mexican food, you decide to combine them both and come up with fish tacos. Yes! This is a combination that I will always be a fan of. The mango salsa steals all the spotlight, though, but you can easily replace it with any other salsa of your choice. Full Recipe: Fish Taco
Taco Rice Bowl
Everything you fill in a taco, you put on a plate on the side of rice. Genius, I know! You can now enjoy your favorite taco fillings and the rich, tangy, spicy taco flavors without the hassle of keeping together a taco. With a side of rice, it can easily become a healthy, fulfilling dinner bowl. Full Recipe: Taco Rice Bowl
Chicken Fajita Wrap
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Looking for a healthy lunch meal that is quick to make? Chicken Fajita wraps to the rescue! With spicy and flavorful chicken and veggies, these wraps are full of protein and healthy nutrients, delicious sauces, and a tortilla wrap that keeps it all together. Full Recipe: Chicken Fajita Wrap
Black Bean and Corn Soup
With pantry staples, like beans, corn, carrots, onions, celery, etc., this veggie soup can be prepared in no time. The smoky flavor from roasted tomatoes and the mild spice due to chili powder and jalapeno give it a signature Mexican flavor. Full Recipe: Black Bean and Corn Soup
Chipotle Chicken Soup
Simple ingredients, cozy vibes, and a lot of spice – this soup is the perfect weekday dinner that features bold Mexican tastes. To add more diverse texture to the meal, top the soup with grated cheese and serve with crunchy tortilla chips. Full Recipe: Chipotle Chicken Soup
Chicken Fajita Quesadilla
I like to call my quesadillas “Grilled cheese with a twist”. Just like grilled cheese, it is quite easy to make. Chicken chunks and veggies, soaked in fajita-style spice blend and cooked, are folded into a tortilla and topped with cheese, then cooked again. Like I said, easy! Full Recipe: Chicken Fajita Quesadilla
Ground Beef Tacos
This may be a controversial opinion, but the star of this recipe is pineapple. Yes! The sharp pineapple flavor works wonders to perfect the final flavor and texture of these ground beef tacos. Full Recipe: Ground Beef Tacos
Burrito Bowl
Think about every topping you love in your burrito. As a burrito lover, I think you’d agree with me that there is no ONE best filling because all of them are best. This is why I love this burrito bowl, where I get to mix all my favorite burrito toppings, dress them in a tangy lime dressing, and skip the burrito wrap altogether. Full Recipe: Burrito Bowl
