Mexican Stir Fried Vegetables Food

MEXICAN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in oil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add peppers; saute until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. , Stir in the water, tomato puree, chili powder, bouillon, salt and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add the chicken, beans and rice; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

VEGETARIAN MEXICAN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Spray skillet with cooking spray and saute green pepper and onion over medium heat until onion is translucent (just a few minutes).
• Add the rest of the ingredients and cook 3-5 minutes. Just spoon into a bowl and top with cheese, avocado, olives, jalepenos, etc. and voila!
• * The leftover tomatoes can be frozen in one or two small tupperware to be used later.
• ** I make it even simpler by using an all-natural taco seasoning (Simply Organic or Trader Joes both make good ones), but you can also mix up your own blend of cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and cayenne (if you like it spicy).

MEXICAN STIR-FRIED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add jicama and bell pepper; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Add all remaining ingredients; mix well. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.

MEXICAN SAUTEED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook 3-4 minutes or until they begin to look translucent.
• Add the assortment of peppers and zucchini to the pan and cook 4-5 minutes or until the peppers start to soften. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil if the vegetables begin to stick to the pan. Stir occasionally.
• Add the mushrooms and garlic to the pan along with cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Toss and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the mushrooms are lightly browned.

MEXICAN STIR FRY

Steps:

• Cut chicken into thin strips; toss with chili powder, coating well. Marinate for 10 minutes.
• Combine cornstarch and chicken broth. Set aside.
• Pour 1 tbsp oil around wok or skillet, coating sides. Heat at medium high for about 2 minutes. Add chicken, stir fry 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• Pour remaining 1 tbsp oil into skillet. Add corn, tomato, garlic, and green onions. Stir fry for 2 minutes.
• Return reserved chicken to the skillet. Add broth mixture, beans, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
• Enjoy!

FAJITA VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Melt Country Crock® Spread in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook red peppers and onion until tender and golden, about 8 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin and chili powder and cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in lime juice and cilantro.

MEXICAN PORK WITH VEGETABLE RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice as directed on package, adding corn and 1 Tbsp. of the taco seasoning mix to cooking water along with rice. Stir in cilantro.
• Meanwhile, cook meat in hot oil in large nonstick skillet on medium high heat 2 to 3 min. or until meat is browned. Add remaining taco seasoning mix, red peppers, zucchini, onions and water. Cook on medium-high heat 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
• Serve meat mixture over rice mixture.

MEXICAN FIESTA STEAK STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef and garlic in oil until meat is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Add peppers and onion to pan; stir-fry until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, chilies, salt, oregano, pepper and beef; heat through. Serve with rice.

TEX MEX STIR FRY

Steps:

• Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is very hot, and cook and stir the green and red bell pepper until they are starting to become tender, about 5 minutes. Set the peppers aside.
• Mix flour and taco seasoning in a bowl, and stir in chicken pieces, a few at a time, to thoroughly coat with the flour mixture. Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir the chicken until no longer pink and the coating is browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the bell peppers, black beans, and salsa, and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
• To serve, sprinkle each portion with Cheddar cheese.

MEXICAN BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Trim excess fat from the steak; slice steak diagonally across the grain into 1/8 inch strips. Set aside.
• Combine oil, garlic, cumin, and oregano; stir well. Heat half of oil mixture in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add onion, red pepper, and jalapeno pepper, and stir-fry 2 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Remove vegetables from the skillet; set aside, and keep warm.
• Add remaining oil mixture to the skillet. Add the reserved beef strips, and stir-fry 2 minutes. Return vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry until thoroughly heated. Serve over lettuce, and garnish if desired.

MEXICAN RICE WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a large nonstick frying pan or a dutch oven put the oil and onion.
• Stir-fry over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• Move the onion to the side of the pan and add the garlic.
• Stir-fry the garlic until the edges are just starting to brown, and then incorporate the garlic into the onion.
• Add the minced green chili and the green bell pepper and stir-fry for 3 more minutes.
• Add the rice and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until all of the rice grains have gotten covered with the oil and the rice has had a chance to fry a bit.
• Add the tomato, corn and the carrot, cumin and oregano.
• Stir-fry for one more minute.
• Add the chicken broth (or vegetable broth or water).
• Bring the mixture to a good boil, cover, reduce heat to very low and cook for 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let the rice rest, covered, for a few minutes.
• Stir in the peas and salt.
• Check for salt and then garnish with cilantro.
• You may eliminate any of the vegetables that you don't like.