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¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo, amigos!

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Happy Cinco de Mayo!

It’s time to indulge in your favorite Mexican food, treat yourself to a margarita, dance to “La Bamba” and spend time with friends.

To help you celebrate, we’ve compiled some delicious Mexican recipes, each with a PURE twist.

 

Greens Guac

A Cinco de Mayo celebration is not complete without guacamole! Dip into this Greens-infused snack.

Ingredients:

  • 1 avocados, peeled and pitted
  • 1 T. Greens
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 T. lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions: Mash avocados in a bowl. Mix Greens, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lemon juice and into avocado and combine well. Season with salt and pepper.

 

Cinco-Star GoYin Margarita   

A little indulgence is OK, especially when GoYin is involved!

Ingredients:

  • 1 can frozen limeade concentrate
  • 6 fl. oz. tequila
  • 2 fl. oz. triple sec
  • 1-2 fl. oz. GoYin

Directions:  Fill blender with crushed ice. Pour in limeade concentrate, tequila, triple sec and GoYin. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.

 

Cha-Cha-Mila Tortilla Bake

Mila® chia provides a boost of beneficial fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, and improves the wholesomeness of this dish.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground turkey
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 small bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp. chili powder (may add more, if desired)
  • 2 16-oz. cans diced tomatoes
  • 2 16-oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 scoops Mila
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 package rice or corn tortillas, cut into strips
  • Salsa (optional)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cook turkey, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until turkey is no longer pink. Drain.
  3. Combine turkey with remaining ingredients, except for tortillas.
  4. Grease 9×13 baking dish and line bottom with tortilla strips.
  5. Top tortilla strips with half mixture, spreading evenly.
  6. Repeat layer, alternating between tortilla strips and mixture.
  7. Cover and bake for 25 minutes, or until heated through.
  8. Serve with salsa, if desired

Put on a sombrero, hire a mariachi, grab some maracas and enjoy the festivities and the food!