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Tlayuda: A Mexican Pizza. Who here has heard of a Tlayuda? It’s kinda going to change your life. I recently discovered this amazing dish on my 1900 mile road trip across the Southwestern part of the U.S. It’s pretty much a Mexican Pizza that is topped with a black bean puree, some sort of meat, different regional cheeses, shredded lettuce and avocado. And if your name is Gaby and you have an uncontrollable obsession with Guacamole, then mash up those avocados and throw them on top! Tlayuda is a specialty of Oaxaca, Mexico.

Word on the street is that these Tlayudas are a super popular snack in Oaxaca, but after making these a few times at home, I’ve come to the conclusion that they make an excellent dinner wherever you live! It’s just a matter of having a few ingredients on hand and throwing it all together. After having a Tlayuda in San Antonio a few weeks ago, my compadres Aida and Lillian and I decided that we would make our own! Ingredients Instructions. Veggie Terrain: Vegan Tostada Pizza. Ahhh...the Vegan Tostada Pizza. It's fresh, colorful, and delicious - not to mention the fact that it's another exceptional platform for a bit of Vegan Ranch Dressing - yay! This pizza was born out of my adoration for black beans, specifically, and for pizza, generally. And the coolest thing is that it's completely versatile: Don't like black beans?

Have pinto beans instead. No time for home-made salsa? Actually, the recipe's most time-consuming part (if you can even call it that) is simply cooking the beans. Once the beans have cooked for several minutes, use a potato masher to mash 'em up a bit. Next, follow that up with some sliced avocado, fresh salsa, and a bunch of sliced green onions. Mmmm... talk about a slice of heaven! Vegan tostada pizza. Black Bean Tostadas. I’m going to be brief and to the point.

It’s Monday. Some of you are going meatless. I tried to get this posted in enough time for you to run to the grocery store and gather up the ingredients because it is SO good. But if not, make it next Monday. Why? How about a crispy corn tortillas topped with a cumin-y black bean mixture, topped with a vinegar-y cabbage slaw, topped with an avocado-y salsa, topped with pickled onions? If you add an extra sprinkle of queso fresco cheese, it takes this dinner from a “Top 10 of All Time” to a “Top 5 of All Time” according to my list-loving husband.

A couple of notes. One Year Ago: Butterscotch Spiral Coffee Cake Black Bean Tostadas with Slivered Cabbage, Avocado, and Pickled Onions Adapted from Vegetarian Suppers from Deborah Madison’s Kitchen Serves 4 Don’t let the length of this recipe or all the different parts scare you off. Pickled Onions (recipe follows) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Pickled Onions Toss the onion rounds with a pinch of salt and the sugar. Cheesy Black Bean and Pepper Enchiladas. By Brooke McLay | Sometimes classic recipes get a bit old and tired, and we crave change. If you’re stuck in a food rut, grab some new and exciting ingredients and give your classic dish an infusion of flavor. If you want to shake things up a bit, pick any of the 15 twists on chicken enchiladas below- you’ll get cheers from the whole family, and there may not be any leftovers!

15 Twists On Chicken Enchiladas Change up your usual chicken enchiladas with a new and exciting recipe! Chicken Enchilada Soup Get ready to warm your bones with this easy and delicious chicken enchilada soup! Get the recipe for Chicken Enchilada Soup Enchilada Pie Please even the pickiest eaters with this amazingly easy and tasty layered Tex-Mex dish! Get the recipe for Enchilada Pie Chicken Enchiladas In A Green Avocado Cilantro Sauce. Baked Ricotta Recipe.