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343 recipes

Guacamole

This Chipotle Guacamole recipe is the real deal. With just seven ingredients and a few minutes, enjoy as much Chipotle Guacamole at home as you can mash!

MexicanAppetizer7 minServes 4163 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: pitted

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-0569 · Hand-built original

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Guacamole

A fresh, chunky guacamole with red onion, jalapeño and cilantro, brightened with lemon and lime. Best eaten straight away with crisp tortilla chips.

MexicanAppetizer7 minServes 4163 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: pitted

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-13141 · Hand-built original

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Guacamole

Mashed ripe avocados with tomato, onion, cilantro and lime juice, seasoned with salt and pepper.

MexicanAppetizer15 minServes 6169 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: ripe

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-4295 · Hand-built original

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Guacamole

Chunky mashed avocado with red onion, coriander and lime, sharpened with fresh red chilli.

MexicanStarters & nibbles30 minServes 8-105 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ripe avocadoes

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-7171 · Hand-built original

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Guacamole

Avocado mashed over a pounded paste of onion, chilli, coriander and salt, with tomato folded through at the end if you like.

MexicanAppetizer, Dip10 minServes 5128 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: yellow

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-7172 · Hand-built original

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Guacamole

Mashed ripe avocados mixed with red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and tomato, seasoned with kosher salt.

MexicanSide15 minServes 6214 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: avocado

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-9408 · Hand-built original

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Hazelnut Cinnamon Mexican Wedding Cookies

Buttery ball cookies with cinnamon and finely chopped toasted hazelnuts, baked until just set and rolled twice in powdered sugar while warm and again once cool.

MexicanDessert1 hr48 cookies94 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: hazelnuts

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-14012 · Hand-built original

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Homemade Enchilada Sauce

A smooth red sauce built on a toasted flour and chilli powder roux, with tomato, vegetable stock and warm spices. The quick pan sauce thickens into a glossy coating ready for rolled enchiladas.

MexicanSauce20 minServes 3454 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: olive oil

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-18135 · Hand-built original

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Hot red chilli sauce

A very hot Mexican-style sauce of toasted árbol and guajillo chillies blended with tomato, cider vinegar, cumin, allspice and oregano, then simmered briefly to thicken.

MexicanOther1 hrMakes 14 fl oz11 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: removed

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-17272 · Hand-built original

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Individual Seven Layer Dip

Individual cups of seven layer dip: seasoned refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheddar, tomatoes, olives and green onions. Party food that is always a hit, with a chip for scooping.

MexicanAppetizer, Snack20 minServes 12177 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beans

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-18121 · Hand-built original

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Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos

Chicken breasts seasoned with cumin, garlic and onion powders and cooked in a jar of salsa verde, shredded in their juices and piled into corn tortillas with lettuce, avocado and queso fresco.

MexicanMain Course30 minServes 8161 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-14187 · Hand-built original

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Leftover Roast Chicken Fajitas

Strips of leftover roast chicken are warmed through with red pepper, spring onions, cumin and smoked paprika, then rolled into wholemeal wraps. A squeeze of lime, fresh coriander and a dollop of soured cream keep the filling bright.

MexicanMain course1 hrServes 265 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-14323 · Hand-built original

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Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos

Flour tortillas folded into sealed pockets around taco-seasoned ground beef, cheddar and mozzarella, then pan-fried until golden and crisp. The pockets are topped with lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, green onions, sour cream and cilantro.

MexicanMain course30 minServes 4847 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-9065 · Hand-built original

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Loaded corn on the cob

Roasted or barbecued corn cobs are brushed with mayonnaise and rolled in a crumbled cheese mixture with coriander, spring onion, chilli and lime zest.

MexicanLight meals & snacks1 hr 30 minServes 4148 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: halved

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-17940 · Hand-built original

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Marinated ribs with tomatillo salsa, guacamole and tortilla chips

Flanken-cut beef ribs marinated in lime, cumin and jalapeño are griddled and served with a charred corn and tomatillo salsa, guacamole and baked tortilla chips.

MexicanMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4453 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-17938 · Hand-built original

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Mexican Casserole

Ground beef cooked with bell peppers, onion, chili powder, and cumin is mixed with brown rice and Greek yogurt and layered in one dish with refried beans, tomatoes with green chiles, cheddar, and mozzarella.

MexicanMain45 min6 servings610 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: ground beef

Pairs well with: sour cream, salsa, guacamole, green onion, olives

HB-5459 · Hand-built original

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Mexican Cornbread Casserole

Seasoned ground beef with onion, bell peppers, corn, and salsa is baked in a single dish under a cornmeal batter topping and shredded Mexican cheese blend.

MexicanMain55 min8 servings296 kcalGluten-free

Main ingredient: ground beef

HB-5447 · Hand-built original

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Mexican Hot Chocolate

Cinnamon and a measured quarter-teaspoon of chili powder warm this chopped-chocolate cocoa without turning it fiery.

MexicanDrink10 minServes 4394 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chocolate

Pairs well with: churros, pan dulce, shortbread

HB-18737 · Hand-built original

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