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Basic Red Chile Sauce with Roux (From Red Chile Powder)

February 10, 2022 by Lucas Lautman

Basic Red Chile Sauce with Roux (From Red Chile Powder)
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  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • 4 Tbsp. BUENO® Chile Powder
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 ½ tsp. salt
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  1. 1. Heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
  2. 2. Stir in flour until flour turns golden. Add red chile powder.
  3. 3. Slowly add water and stir until there are no longer lumps.
  4. 4. Add garlic and salt.
  5. 5. Simmer uncovered 10 to 15 min. over low-medium heat.
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Red Chile Sauce with Onion & Garlic (From Red Chile Powder)

February 10, 2022 by Lucas Lautman

Red Chile Sauce with Onion & Garlic (From Red Chile Powder)
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18 oz
Servings
18 oz
Red Chile Sauce with Onion & Garlic (From Red Chile Powder)
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  • CuisineNew Mexican, Traditional Family Favorites, Vegetarian
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18 oz
Servings
18 oz
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 6 Tbsp. BUENO® Chile Powder
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ½ tsp. salt
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  1. 1. Heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
  2. 2. Sauté onion and garlic.
  3. 3. Add chile powder, water, and salt
  4. 4. Simmer uncovered 25 minutes over low heat.
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Chile Con Papas (Chile with Potatoes)

February 10, 2022 by Lucas Lautman

This is a hearty, traditional dish, perfect alone or with a bowl of beans. There’s nothing that says comfort food like fried potatoes and red chile!

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4 8 oz
Servings
4 8 oz
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4 8 oz
Servings
4 8 oz
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 4 medium potatoes diced
  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • 3 Tbsp. BUENO® Chile Powder
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Pinch of salt
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  1. 1. Heat oil over medium-low heat in a large saucepan.
  2. 2. Add potatoes and fry until golden.
  3. 3. Add flour and chile powder. Brown for a few seconds.
  4. 4. Blend in water, garlic and salt.
  5. 5. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Red Chile Asian Peanut Noodle Salad

August 5, 2020 by Ana Baca

Red Chile Asian Peanut Noodle Salad boasts a fusion of flavors. So we enrich an already delicious Asian noodle salad with  a New Mexico grown red chile infused peanut sauce.

You can find the special ingredient Red Chile Sauce here: https://buenofoods.com/product/nm-red-chile-sauce/

Use our jarred red chile sauce as a shortcut for a myriad of recipes so that you can have more time and energy for the things in life most important to you!

 

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Red Chile Peanut Sauce
  • 1 cup Peanut butter no additives
  • 1 cup jarred BUENO® Red Chile Sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 Tbsp. dark brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 ½ Tbsp. coconut milk
  • 1 tsp. sesame oil
  • salt to taste
  • ¼ cup lime juice
Noodle Salad
  • 3 cups cooked, cooled spaghetti noodles
  • 3 cups lettuce greens sliced
  • 1 cup purple cabbage thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 8-10 cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • ½ cucumber thinly sliced rounds
  • ¾ cup Red Chile Peanut Sauce (above)
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Red Chile Peanut Sauce
  1. Combine all ingredients except lime juice into saucepan.
  2. Simmer over low heat, uncovered for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Remove saucepan from heat.
  4. Stir in lime juice until well blended. Yield: 2 2/3 cups
Noodle Salad
  1. Combine all ingredients except Red Chile Peanut Sauce.
  2. Drizzle Red Chile Peanut Sauce over noodle salad and toss when ready to serve.
Recipe Notes

Option: garnish with sesame seeds.

Note: reserve additional sauce for future recipes. Freezes well.

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Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos

August 1, 2020 by Ana Baca

These Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos are a hearty and healthy choice for vegetarians and non vegetarians alike.  With green chile sauce, corn, zucchini, onions, garlic, beans and scrambled eggs, they are chock full of nutrition.

Hatch Green Chile Sauce adds flavor and a bit of heat.https://buenofoods.com/product/hatch-green-chile-sauce/

We make our thick and chunky traditional green chile sauce with our most premium green chile from Hatch, New Mexico. You’ll delight in it as a topping for enchiladas, tacos and huevos rancheros as well as a base for stews and soups. Certified New Mexico grown and Hatch grown.

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  • CuisineBrunch, Vegetarian
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Eight
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Eight
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  • CuisineBrunch, Vegetarian
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Eight
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1- 16oz. jar BUENO® Hatch Green Chile Sauce
  • 2 cups sweet corn kernels
  • 2 zucchini diced
  • 2/3 cup red onion diced
  • 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed (or pinto beans)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • 1 doz. pkg. BUENO® Grandma’s® Flour Tortillas
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
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  1. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
  2. Add green chile sauce, corn, zucchini, onions, garlic, and beans.
  3. Simmer uncovered for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. While vegetables are cooking, crack eggs into microwaveable dish. Add water and lightly stir.
  5. Microwave egg mixture on HIGH for 30 seconds. Stir. Microwave for an additional 30 seconds.
  6. Add eggs to vegetable mixture. Using a spatula, cut eggs into bite-sized pieces.
  7. Warm tortilla on a comal.
  8. Spoon vegetable mixture onto tortilla. Top with cheese.
  9. Roll into burrito. Serve warm.
Recipe Notes

Option: You may substitute pinto beans for black beans.

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Vegetarian Enchilada Stack

August 1, 2020 by Ana Baca

This Vegetarian Enchilada Stack combines corn tortillas, premium Christmas Roast® Salsa, black beans and cheese for a delicious and unique take on the traditional enchilada.

 

This enchilada uses Christmas Roast® Salsa instead of a red or green chile sauce.  https://buenofoods.com/product/autumn-roast-2/

Everyone knows the delight of “Christmas”—green and red together in harmony. For this top seller, we hand pick the perfect proportion of freshly harvested sun ripened red chile and green chile (our Christmas Roast® chile), roast it to perfection and combine it with premium garlic and spices. We promise it will delight your taste buds and bring peace to your yearning for red and green! Simply put, this is the Baca family favorite and the most premium of our Salsas. Certified New Mexico grown.

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Four
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Four
Servings
Four
Ingredients
  • 6 BUENO® Corn Tortillas
  • ¼ cup Vegetable oil for frying tortillas
  • 1 cup BUENO® Christmas Roast® Green Chile Salsa
  • ½ cup white onion diced
  • ½ cup black beans drained, rinsed
  • ½ cup cheddar/Monterey Jack cheese blend shredded
  • 1 green onion sliced
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  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Quickly dip each corn tortilla in hot oil. Remove and set on paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Set aside.
  4. Layer each tortilla with approximately 2 Tbsp. salsa, 2 tsp. onions, 2 Tbsp. black beans and 1 Tbsp. cheese. Repeat five additional layers until all ingredients are used.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven. Let rest covered for 5 minutes before serving. Cut into 4 pie wedges. Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.
Recipe Notes

Option: You may substitute pinto beans instead of the black beans.

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Hatch Chile Mac & Cheese

August 1, 2020 by Ana Baca

For a Southwestern take on the iconic dish, we add Hatch Green Chile to our Hatch Chile Mac & Cheese.  This is comfort food at its best.

For Southwestern flavor, you’ll find Hatch Autumn Roast® Salsa here. https://buenofoods.com/product/autumn-roast/

To make one of our most popular salsas, we combine our most premium roast with our most premium green chile from Hatch, New Mexico. If you are a Hatch chile aficionado and an Autumn Roast® fan, the pure taste of triple roasted green chile will make this a cherished addition to your pantry.  After tasting it, you will be passionate about all things New Mexico! Certified New Mexico grown and Certified Hatch grown.

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Six
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  • CuisineComfort Food, Fusion
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Six
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp. salted butter
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 cup cheddar sharp cheese shredded
  • 1- 16oz jar BUENO® Hatch Autumn Roast® Green Chile Salsa
  • 2 quarts water
  • ¼ cup water
  • 4 cups dry pasta (macaroni or fusilli)
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 2 green onions sliced (optional)
  • ¼ cup bacon cut into small pieces (optional)
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Sauce Preparation
  1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over low heat.
  2. Add flour and stir until golden brown, making a roux. Let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  3. Whisk in butter and half and half.
  4. Continue to simmer until sauce is smooth.
  5. Add cheese and salsa and fold into sauce until well mixed.
  6. Rinse salsa jar with ¼ cup water and stir contents into sauce.
Pasta Preparation
  1. Add olive oil and salt to 2 quarts water. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add pasta. Cook per package directions. Drain. Put cooked pasta in large serving platter.
Assemble Mac & Cheese
  1. Add green chile cheese sauce to pasta. Fold gently to coat. Top with green onions and crumbled bacon.
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New Mexican Fruity Blue Quesadillas

June 5, 2020 by Ana Baca

New Mexican Fruity Blue Quesadillas are a combination of blue corn tortillas, apples, cheese and raisins. Together, these ingredients make a nutritious breakfast or snack.

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Six 4 oz. servings
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Six 4 oz. servings
Servings
Six 4 oz. servings
Ingredients
  • 6 BUENO® Blue Corn Tortillas
  • 4 ¼ cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 apple thinly sliced
  • ¾ cup raisins
  • ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
Servings: 4 oz. servings
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  1. Place 2 oz. of cheese over each blue corn tortilla.
  2. Evenly divide apple slices and raisins on top of each tortilla.
  3. Sprinkle cinnamon on top.
  4. Broil 7 to 10 minutes or until cheese melts.
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Autumn Vegetable Enchiladas with Ancho Sauce

May 3, 2020 by Ana Baca

Autumn Vegetable Enchiladas will delight vegetarians. They are chock full of seasonal vegetables and  finished with a rich and robust Ancho Sauce.

 

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This dish is an example of the versatility of the “Enchilada.” This enchilada was created to utilize vegetables that are plentiful in the fall. It is another example of how attending to the individual elements that go into building a dish, results in a creation that is delicious and nutritionally sound. These enchiladas are rich with deep and subtle flavors and help lay a foundation for good health. Serve these Autumn Vegetable Enchiladas anytime, or experiment with other seasonal vegetables. Always serve with a colorful side salad for an extra nutritional boost.
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  • CuisineComfort Food, Mexican, Vegetarian
Servings
Five 10 oz. Servings
Servings
Five 10 oz. Servings
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This dish is an example of the versatility of the “Enchilada.” This enchilada was created to utilize vegetables that are plentiful in the fall. It is another example of how attending to the individual elements that go into building a dish, results in a creation that is delicious and nutritionally sound. These enchiladas are rich with deep and subtle flavors and help lay a foundation for good health. Serve these Autumn Vegetable Enchiladas anytime, or experiment with other seasonal vegetables. Always serve with a colorful side salad for an extra nutritional boost.
  • CourseMain Dish
  • CuisineComfort Food, Mexican, Vegetarian
Servings
Five 10 oz. Servings
Servings
Five 10 oz. Servings
Ingredients
Autumn Vegetable Enchiladas
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 carrots sliced on a bias
  • 2 celery ribs chopped
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 medium rutabaga peeled and cut into strips
  • 1 tsp. granulated garlic
  • ¼ tsp. BUENO® Ground Cumin
  • 1/8 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1½ cups water
  • 10 BUENO® Corn Tortillas
  • Ancho Sauce
Ancho Sauce
  • 3 ancho chile pods
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 1- 22.95 oz. can reduced sodium vegetable stock
  • ¼ tsp. BUENO® Oregano crushed
  • ¼ tsp. granulated garlic
  • ¼ tsp. paprika
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1- 8 oz. can tomato sauce (no salt added)
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup water
Servings: 10 oz. Servings
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Autumn Vegetable Enchiladas
  1. Prepare Ancho Sauce below.
  2. Meanwhile, in a 3 quart sauce pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Sauté carrots, celery, onion and rutabaga.
  3. Add spices and salt. Cook about 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Add water. Over low heat, cover and cook 12-14 minutes or until liquid has been reduced and vegetables are tender.
  5. Warm tortillas. Spread 3/4 cup of fill on one tortilla on individual plate. Top with another tortilla and 1/3 cup of sauce. Repeat for each serving. (Option: Roll individual tortillas if preferred, dividing fill and sauce in two.) Garnish as desired.
  6. One serving equals one flat enchilada or two rolled enchiladas each with two corn tortillas, 3/4 cup of fill and 1/3 cup of sauce.
Ancho Sauce
  1. In a small sauce pot, bring 3 chile pods and 1¼ cups water to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat and steep 10 minutes, covered. Set aside.
  3. Place vegetable stock in a separate sauce pot and heat over high.
  4. Add dry spices, salt and tomato sauce to the stock and bring to a simmer.
  5. Meanwhile, remove the ancho chile stems. Puree chiles with the liquid they steeped in until smooth.
  6. Stir in ancho chile puree to stock mixture.
  7. In a small bowl, add cornstarch to 1/3 cup water to make a slurry.
  8. Add slurry to stock mixture and cook over medium heat 4 minutes.
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Hatch Calabacita Tostadas

May 2, 2020 by Ana Baca

Hatch Calabacita Tostadas borrow from traditional “calabacitas” — a nutritious combination of zucchini squash, corn and onion. Perfect for vegetarians or for those looking for a less caloric version of comfort food.  Instead of eating them flat, try folding or rolling them and call them tacos!

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Twelve 4 oz. Servings
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Twelve 4 oz. Servings
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Twelve 4 oz. Servings
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Calabacita Tostadas
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • ½ medium onion sliced
  • ½ tsp. granulated garlic
  • tsp. BUENO® Ground Cumin
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 small zucchini half moon slices
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 doz. BUENO® Corn Tortillas
  • 1/4 cup peanut oil for frying
  • Salsa Ranchera See recipe below
  • 1/3 cup low fat Monterey jack
Hatch Salsa Ranchera
  • 1 small onion diced
  • ½- 13 oz. container BUENO® Hatch Autumn Roast® Green Chile thawed in microwave
  • 2 small tomatoes chopped
  • 1/3 cup water
  • ¼ bunch cilantro chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. lime juice
Servings: 4 oz. Servings
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Calabacita Tostadas
  1. Prepare Hatch Salsa Ranchera. Set aside.
  2. In a sauté pan, heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Sauté onions until lightly carmelized, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add garlic, cumin and salt. Cook about 3 minutes.
  5. Add zucchini and cook about 2 minutes.
  6. Add corn and water and cook about 3 minutes.
  7. In a separate saute pan, heat 1/4 cup peanut oil over medium heat. Lightly fry corn tortillas one at a time. Place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  8. Top each tortilla with calabacita fill. Top with salsa and cheese. Repeat for each serving. Roll, fold or eat flat.
Hatch Salsa Ranchera
  1. Cook onion, green chile and tomato over medium heat.
  2. Add water and simmer until most of the water is absorbed and onion is transparent.
  3. Once cooked, add in remaining ingredients.
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Vegetarian Zucchini Burritos

April 24, 2020 by Ana Baca

These flavorful Vegetarian Zucchini Burritos combine New Mexico green chile, zucchini, roasted corn and tomatoes. They are perfect for the vegetarian who is seeking a flavorful and hearty meal.

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  • CuisineNew Mexican, Vegetarian
Servings Prep Time
Six 6 oz. burritos 5 minutes
Cook Time
10-15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
Six 6 oz. burritos 5 minutes
Cook Time
10-15 minutes
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Servings Prep Time
Six 6 oz. burritos 5 minutes
Cook Time
10-15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
Six 6 oz. burritos 5 minutes
Cook Time
10-15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 medium zucchini squash diced
  • ½ cup onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 13 oz. container BUENO® Frozen Green Chile
  • ¾ cup frozen roasted corn
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper
  • 10-12 sweet cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1 pinch BUENO® Mexican oregano (optional)
  • 6 BUENO® Grandma’s Original tortillas
  • ¾ cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
Servings: 6 oz. burritos
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  1. Heat oil over medium heat in a non-stick skillet. Sauté zucchini until golden.
  2. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes.
  3. Add green chile, corn, salt, and pepper to zucchini mixture.
  4. Cook over medium heat until temperature reaches 165˚ F.
  5. Cover and simmer 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in tomatoes and a pinch of oregano (optional). Continue cooking an additional minute. Remove from heat.
  7. Warm each tortilla on hot griddle. Place ½ cup of zucchini mixture in middle of each tortilla and sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. cheese.
  8. Roll into a burrito. Repeat for each burrito.
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Nachos

April 16, 2020 by Ana Baca

Nachos are perfect when you feel like snacking. There’s nothing more satisfying than homemade stone ground corn chips piled high with a chile cheese sauce.  Black beans, tomatoes, onion and olives are optional.

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  • CourseSnack Food
  • CuisineComfort Food, Snack Food
Servings Prep Time
Four 2.5 oz. servings 2 minutes
Cook Time
15-30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
Four 2.5 oz. servings 2 minutes
Cook Time
15-30 minutes
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  • CourseSnack Food
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Servings Prep Time
Four 2.5 oz. servings 2 minutes
Cook Time
15-30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
Four 2.5 oz. servings 2 minutes
Cook Time
15-30 minutes
Ingredients
  • 4-6 BUENO® Stone-Ground corn tortillas
  • 4 cups vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup BUENO® Flame Roasted Green Chile thawed in microwave, drained
  • ½ cup pasteurized processed cheese
  • ¼ cup black beans
  • 2 Tbsp. diced tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp. diced onions
  • Sour Cream (optional)
  • olives slides (optional)
Servings: 2.5 oz. servings
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  1. Add 1-2 inches of oil to 12 inch skillet and pre-heat to 375F.
  2. Stack tortillas and cut into eighths.
  3. Add 10-15 pieces of tortilla, one at a time, to hot oil.
  4. Fry tortillas for 1-2 minutes, lightly stirring chips until bubbling slows down. Remove chips and drain on paper towel. Fry remaining in same fashion.
  5. In small saucepan combine green chile, cheese and heat for 5-7 minutes stirring mixture until mixture is hot and pourable.
  6. Fill shallow bowl with tortilla chips, and top with chile-cheese sauce.
  7. Sprinkle with chopped tomatoes, black beans and onion.
  8. Garnish with sour cream and olives (optional).
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Harvest Corn Cakes

April 14, 2020 by Ana Baca

These Harvest Corn Cakes combine sweet and savory for a delightful snack. Green chile, apples and pecans in a cornmeal batter make great comfort food.

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  • CuisineComfort Food, Vegetarian
Servings Prep Time
Twenty-four corn cakes 25 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
Twenty-four corn cakes 25 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
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Servings Prep Time
Twenty-four corn cakes 25 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
Twenty-four corn cakes 25 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1- 13 oz. container BUENO® Autumn Roast® Green Chile DO NOT drain
  • 2 cups yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1 large apple grated
  • 1 ½ cups pecans chopped
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 6 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 egg slightly beaten
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • Peanut oil
  • Confectioner's sugar
Servings: corn cakes
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  1. Cook green chile according to instructions on container.
  2. Place cooked green chile in refrigerator while preparing the batter mixture.
  3. Combine the next 7 ingredients together.
  4. Add green chile and mix well.
  5. Fold in beaten egg and buttermilk until mixture is well blended.
  6. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Drop a tablespoon full of batter in pre-heated oil at 370°F and fry until golden brown.
  8. Cook a few at a time ensuring each cake reaches a temperature of 165°F.
  9. Sprinkle with sifted confectioner’s sugar.
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Calabacitas with a Twist

April 11, 2020 by Ana Baca

We combine the traditional zuchhini squash with broccoli to create Calabacitas With A Twist, a nutritious and delicious side dish.

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Servings
Eight 3 oz. servings
Servings
Eight 3 oz. servings
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  • CourseSide Dish
  • CuisineFusion, Vegetarian
Servings
Eight 3 oz. servings
Servings
Eight 3 oz. servings
Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • ½ tsp. BUENO® Chile Piquín
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. onion powder
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 crown broccoli broken into flowerets
  • 2 small yellow squash julienned
  • 2 small zucchini julienned
Servings: 3 oz. servings
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  1. Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet.
  2. Combine piquín, salt, garlic powder and onion powder. Quickly stir in half of this spice mix into oil to infuse it with flavor.
  3. Add onion and garlic, stirring until lightly sautéed.
  4. Stir in broccoli and cook until slightly tender.
  5. Add second half of spice mix and yellow squash. Cook an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Add zucchini. Continue stirring until vegetables are fork-tender.
  7. Remove from heat and serve.
Recipe Notes

Calories 30, Protein 1g, Fat 1.5g (Saturated 0g, Trans 0g), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 120mg, Carbohydrate 4g (Fiber 1g, Sugars 2g),.Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 35%, Calcium 2%, Iron 2%.

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Hatch Veggie Tostadas

April 10, 2020 by Ana Baca

These Hatch Veggie Tostadas are a favorite with vegetarian friends. They are tasty, nutritious and hearty. They make great snacks for kids too.

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Servings
Eight 8 oz. servings
Servings
Eight 8 oz. servings
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Servings
Eight 8 oz. servings
Servings
Eight 8 oz. servings
Ingredients
  • 8 BUENO® Corn Tortillas
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 3 cups cooked pinto beans drained
  • 2- 16 oz. jars BUENO® Hatch Green Chile Sauce
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. granulated garlic
  • 3 small tomatoes chopped
  • 1¾ cups Monterey jack cheese shredded
Servings: 8 oz. servings
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  1. Preheat oven to 350º. Place corn tortillas flat on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350º for 10 minutes or until crispy. (Note: As an alternative, deep fry each corn tortilla until crispy. Drain on paper towel.)
  2. Heat vegetable oil in large non-stick skillet.
  3. Add and cook beans and 1 ½ cups green chile sauce over medium-high heat for approximately 20 minutes or until excess moisture evaporates.
  4. Stir in salt and garlic. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, mashing beans.
  5. Spoon bean mixture onto each tostada shell.
  6. Top with remaining heated green chile sauce, tomato and cheese.
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Stacked Enchilada Casserole

April 9, 2020 by Ana Baca

This Stacked Enchilada Casserole has been a traditional Baca family favorite for decades. The best part is cold leftovers the next morning!

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  • CuisineComfort Food, New Mexican
Servings
Eights 8 oz. servings
Servings
Eights 8 oz. servings
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  • CuisineComfort Food, New Mexican
Servings
Eights 8 oz. servings
Servings
Eights 8 oz. servings
Ingredients
  • 4½ cups Signature Red Chile Sauce see recipe
  • 12 BUENO® Corn Tortillas
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • Shredded lettuce for garnish
  • diced tomato for garnish
Servings: 8 oz. servings
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Instructions
  1. Heat the red chile sauce.
  2. Quickly dip one tortilla at a time in a pot of boiling water and then into the heated red chile sauce.
  3. Place four of the dipped tortillas side by side in a shallow dish (9" x 13" x 2"). Spread about ¾ cup of the sauce evenly over the tortillas. Sprinkle with ¼ cup onion. Add another layer of tortillas. Spread with ¾ cup chile sauce and ¼ cup onion. Add final layer.
  4. Pour 1 ½ cups of chile sauce evenly over stacks. Top with cheese and remaining onion. Bake at 400° for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Pour remaining chile sauce over individual servings as desired. Garnish liberally with shredded lettuce and diced tomato. Makes six generous servings.
Recipe Notes

Option: You may substitute 2-16 oz. jars BUENO® New Mexico Red Chile Sauce instead of making the red chile sauce from scratch.

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Hatch Green Chile & Spinach Quesadillas

April 8, 2020 by Ana Baca

Hatch Green Chile Spinach Quesadillas are quick, tasty and vegetarian! Spinach, tomatoes, green chile and cheese on a toasted tortilla. Yum!

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  • CuisineFusion, Vegetarian
Servings
One 4 oz. serving
Servings
One 4 oz. serving
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Servings
One 4 oz. serving
Servings
One 4 oz. serving
Ingredients
  • ½ cup fresh spinach leaves packed
  • ¼ cup mild cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 Tbsp. BUENO® Hatch Autumn Roast® Green Chile cooked to at least 165ºF
  • ¼ cup tomato chopped
  • 2 BUENO® Grandma’s Original tortillas
Servings: 4 oz. serving
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  1. Place spinach on a tortilla.
  2. Top with cheese, green chile and tomatoes.
  3. Place the other tortilla on top. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until cheese melts and tortilla is golden. Or make in a cast iron skillet on top of stove, turning once, so each side of the tortillas is nicely toasted.
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Sancho Panza Spuds

April 7, 2020 by Ana Baca

Sancho Panza Spuds are a delicious and low cal alternative to the twice baked potato. Made with yogurt instead of sour cream, green chile and radishes.

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Servings
Six 6 oz. servings
Servings
Six 6 oz. servings
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Six 6 oz. servings
Servings
Six 6 oz. servings
Ingredients
  • 3 large potatoes (approx. 10 oz. each)
  • 1- 13 oz. container BUENO® Frozen Green Chile
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • ¾ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
  • ⅛ tsp. granulated garlic
  • ¼ tsp. parsley flakes
  • 2 radishes grated
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese grated (optional)
  • ½ inch red bell pepper cut into 1strips
Servings: 6 oz. servings
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  1. Preheat oven to 375º. Wash potatoes and puncture each with a fork. Place on a cookie sheet in center of oven and bake for 1 hour 30 minutes or until soft.
  2. Place frozen green chile in saucepan on low heat. Cook about 15-20 minutes covered (to at least 165ºF).
  3. While still warm, cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out insides into a large bowl, leaving skins intact.
  4. Mash potatoes. Stir in yogurt and green chile. Mash until smooth. Mix in salt, pepper, garlic, parsley and radishes.
  5. Fill potato skins with mixture. Place on cookie sheet and bake at 350º for 25 minutes.
  6. Remove potatoes from oven. Sprinkle cheese (if desired) evenly over potatoes. Garnish with pepper strips. Return to oven for 5 minutes.
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Blue Corn Red Chile Cheese Enchiladas

April 6, 2020 by Ana Baca

Blue Corn Red Chile Cheese Enchiladas are a traditional New Mexican favorite. They are the perfect comfort food for vegetarians and native New Mexicans! This recipe is from the Baca family archives and a favorite for special celebrations!

These enchiladas use our finest and most premium red chile puree: Special Reserve.

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The blue corn tortillas from the Pueblo Indian tradition in combination with red chile from the New Mexican tradition make these a special dish, unique to New Mexican cuisine.
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  • CuisineComfort Food, New Mexican, Traditional Family Favorites, Vegetarian
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The blue corn tortillas from the Pueblo Indian tradition in combination with red chile from the New Mexican tradition make these a special dish, unique to New Mexican cuisine.
  • CourseMain Dish
  • CuisineComfort Food, New Mexican, Traditional Family Favorites, Vegetarian
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1- 14 oz. container BUENO® Frozen Special Reserve Red Chile Puree
  • 1- 14 oz. container BUENO® Frozen Red Chile Puree, Mild
  • 1- container water (add more if you prefer a thinner consistency)
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt