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No-bake Cinnamon Pecan Pie Crust

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No-bake Cinnamon Pecan Pie Crust

No-bake Cinnamon Pecan Pie Crust

Ingredients

  • 1½ cup pecans, raw
  • 3 tablespoons coconut or date sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

    1: Combine the pecans, sugar, salt and cinnamon in a food processor. Process until the mixture is just blended.
    2: Add the coconut oil and process until the mixture is finely minced like a graham cracker crust.
    3: Transfer the mixture into a 9 inch pie pan or fluted tart pan.
    4: Press the mixture into the pans up the sides first. Then fill in the middle. Once the mixture is evenly distributed press the a bit more until the curst is even and firm.
    5: The crust is ready to be filled with a no-bake pie, tart or torte filling.

Notes

You can use another type of salt if you do not have Kosher salt.
This crust is delicious with a no-bake pie or ganache filling.

Looking for a tasty, healthy no-bake pie crust? Try this Cinnamon Pecan Pie Crust for your next no-bake pie! This pie crust has only five healthy ingredients and it is quick and easy to make. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this No-Bake Cinnamon Pecan Pie Crust. Watch this cooking video and make this delicious No-bake Cinnamon Pecan Pie Crust today!

Crockpot Lentil Taco Filling

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Crockpot Lentil Taco Filling

Crockpot Lentil Taco Filling

Ingredients

  • 5 cups water
  • 2 cups lentils, dried
  • 3 cups onion, diced
  • 3 - 4 tablespoons taco seasoning mix, homemade
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

    1: Spray crockpot or slow cooker with cooking spray.
    2: Stir in the rest of the ingredients.
    3: Cook on high 2 1/2 - 3 hours or until the lentils are as soft as you like them. Add salt to taste. Serve.

Notes

You can use 1 package (about 2.5 ounces) of store-bought packaged taco seasoning in place of the homemade .
This Lentil Taco Filling is delicious in tacos, burritos, with chips and on taco salads.

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Try this delicious, Crockpot Lentil Taco Filling recipe! It has only a few, healthy ingredients and is super easy to make. This Lentil Taco Filling is perfect in tacos, burritos, with chips and on taco salads. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Crockpot Lentil Taco Filling. Watch this cooking video and make some delicious Crockpot Lentil Taco Filling today!

Baked Egg Tostada

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Baked Egg Tostada

Baked Egg Tostada

Ingredients

  • 2 corn or small whole wheat tortillas
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1/3 cup black Beans (rinsed and drained) or refried beans
  • 1/3 cup cheese, shredded (Monterey Jack, cheddar or mozzarella)
  • 2 eggs
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

    1: Preheat toaster oven to 375 degrees.
    2: Spray both sides of the tortilla with cooking spray.
    3: Place tortilla on toaster oven baking sheet. Bake 4 - 5 minutes.
    4: Keep the toaster oven on and remove the tortilla.
    5: Arrange the beans in a circle around the inside edge of each tortilla (like a wreath). Sprinkle cheese over the beans.
    6: Crack an egg in the center of the tortilla. The beans should contain the egg. Repeat with the other tortilla.
    7: Return the tortillas to the toaster oven. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until the eggs are set and the yolks are cooked as desired.
    8: Transfer the tostadas to a plate and top with salt, pepper and any toppings you like.

Notes

Optional toppings: salsa, sour cream, guacamole, sliced olives, diced tomatoes, diced avocados, diced onions and more.

You can also make this recipe in the oven. Prepare as many Baked Egg Tostadas as you like on a baking sheet.

Line your baking sheet with foil for easier clean up.

© Karen Breyer

Try this delicious Baked Egg Tostada! It is fun to make and healthy too! You can bake it in a toaster oven or regular oven. You need just a few ingredients to make this tasty, filling Baked Egg Tostada. Serve it for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even a snack!

If desired, top with your favorite toppings like salsa, sour cream, guacamole, diced onions, olives, tomatoes and more. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this Baked Egg Tostada recipe. Watch this cooking video and make some delicious Baked Egg Tostadas today!

Quick Mexican Black Beans

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Quick Mexican Black Beans

Quick Mexican Black Beans

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 - 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 3 - 4 teaspoons taco seasoning (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 15.5 ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 14.5 ounce can tomatoes, diced (with the juice)
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

    1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or medium pan over medium - low heat.
    2: Add the garlic, taco seasoning and onion powder. Stir frequently for 1 - 2 minutes.
    3: Stir in the tomatoes, black beans and salt. Increase the heat to medium. Simmer 7 - 10 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. (Add a bit of water if the beans get too dry).
    4: Remove from the heat. Top with cilantro and serve.

Notes

Adjust the seasonings to your taste. You can use another type of salt if you do not have Kosher salt.
For softer beans cook longer. Add a bit water if the beans get too dry.
I prefer the petite diced canned tomatoes.
These Mexican Black Beans are delicious served as a side dish, over rice or taco salad and in burritos, enchiladas or tacos.






© Karen Breyer

Try this delicious Quick Mexican Black Beans recipe! It is so easy to make and healthy too! You need only a few ingredients to make this recipe. There is a good chance you already have them in your panty. I think this is the easiest Black Bean recipe I have ever made. It is a perfect recipe if you are in a hurry or haven’t been to the grocery store for a while.

In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this hearty, tasty black bean recipe. These Mexican Black Beans are perfect on rice or potatoes, in a burrito, tacos or tostada and even as a chip dip. I think you will be surprised how fast and easy this black bean recipe is. Watch this cooking video and make this easy, tasty Mexican Black Beans recipe today!

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