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These vegetarian enchiladas are a money-saving gem and they take just a few minutes to make.

This meal provides 648 kcal, 28g protein, 74g carbohydrate (of which 15g sugars), 26g fat (of which 12g saturates), 18g fibre and 3.2g salt per portion.


Quick beany enchiladas

grams/3½oz onion

grams/3½oz peppers

tomatoes

beans

tbsp lime

x 40 grams/1½oz ready-made flour tortillas

75 grams/2½oz mature cheddar,

salt and black pepper

Quesadillas are just flattened, fried wraps. It is without question the best option when you need dinner in an instant. This quesadilla recipe uses black beans and cheese, and are served with an avocado side salad.

Spicy black bean quesadilla

½ tsp ground cumin

oregano

tsp dried chilli flakes (optional)

spring onions, trimmed, sliced

red pepper, chopped

cheddar, grated

x 25cm/10in flour tortillas

garlic clove, peeled,

vegetable oil

coriander

peeled,

lime, juice only,

salt

pumpkin

These California-style black bean burrito bowls – tasty burrito fillings without the tortilla – are easy to put together and great if you’re gluten-free.

Black bean burrito bowls

olive oil

garlic clove, finely chopped

¼ tsp ground cumin

¼ tsp sweet smoked paprika

¼ tsp taco

tomato purée

tin black beans

sea salt

150 grams/5½oz cherry tomatoes, quartered

tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander

pouch microwave rice

avocado,

grated cheese

soured cream

Huevos rancheros is a popular breakfast in Mexico. This hearty dish of black beans on a fried corn tortilla, topped with a fried egg and tomato salsa is perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch, lunch or supper.

Huevos rancheros

sunflower oil

corn tortillas

free-range eggs

tin organic black beans

½ onion, finely chopped

garlic cloves, finely chopped

plum tomatoes,

jalapeño,

tsp sea salt flakes

Ask any two people and very few will agree how to make guacamole. That's ok! This is an easy guacamole recipe, but you can build on it to suit your tastes.

Guacamole

avocadoes,

½ red onion, finely chopped

lime, juice only

red chilli, finely chopped (optional)

Learn how to make easy guacamole with our simple video guide.

How to make guacamole

“Gordita” roughly translates into “little fatty” and refers to the shape of these short, fat Mexican pasties that can be stuffed with a variety of fillings. An ideal weekend meal to share with friends.  

Vegetarian aubergine gorditas

aubergine,

garlic cloves, unpeeled

thyme

tbsp olive oil,

onion,

tin chopped tomatoes

red pepper, seeds removed and thinly sliced

demerara sugar

½ lime, juice only

coriander, leaves picked, stalks finely chopped

grams/1¾oz chillies,

garlic

oregano leaves

thyme leaves

cumin seeds

Tabasco sauce

green chillies,

water

milliliters/1fl oz white wine vinegar

milliliters/1fl oz balsamic vinegar

½ tbsp soy sauce

onion, finely chopped

garlic cloves, crushed

red chilli, finely chopped

tin mixed beans, drained and rinsed

½ small bunch fresh coriander, leaves picked, stalks finely chopped

½ small bunch fresh flatleaf parsley, finely chopped

½ small bunch fresh coriander, finely chopped

red onion, finely chopped

½ red chilli, seeds removed, finely chopped

tomato, finely chopped

masa harina cornflour

tsp baking powder

200–250 milliliters/7–9fl oz hot water

250 milliliters/9fl oz olive oil

These delicious and zesty vegetarian tacos are a doddle to make - but even better, everything can be made in advance.

Vegetarian tacos

olive oil,

cinnamon

tsp cumin

tsp chipotle paste

tins black beans

sea salt and black pepper

cherry tomatoes

½ red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped

coriander, leaves picked

extra virgin olive oil,

green chilli

wheat or corn tortillas

eggs,

cheese,

radishes,

natural, sheep or coconut milk yoghurt (optional)

sweet chilli sauce

These vegetarian burritos are a dream to make and eat. It’s one of those glorious things that manages to balance hearty with fresh, spicy with sharp, smoky with sweet. If you chose to use tofu, this recipe makes vegan burritos. 

Each serving provides 529 kcal, 20g protein, 49g carbohydrate (of which 5g sugars), 25g fat (of which 12g saturates), 12g fibre and 2.4g salt.

Vegetarian burritos

garlic cloves, sliced

red chilli, sliced

coconut oil

½ tsp smoked paprika

tin borlotti beans, undrained

cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped

unwaxed limes, grated zest and juice

coriander,

avocados,

feta cheese or firm tofu

red chilli flakes

wholemeal tortillas

These cheesy, salty, spicy corn on the cobs make the perfect barbecue side dish. Inspired by Mexican elote, load everything you like on this smoky barbecued sweetcorn. It might go all over the place, but it's worth it.

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