Ah, leftovers! Sometimes they are a delight and other times they become science projects in the back of the fridge. As I've mentioned before, there is no crime in serving leftovers, just make them look new and exciting. Food doesn't have to be boring.
I made Spanish rice one meal for guest recently. I never throw away food but most certainly never leftover rice. One night this week, I was able to utilize that rice in a new presentation. I tweaked it and called it Tacos y Tostadas con Todo (tacos and tostadas with everything)! Recycle, repurpose, renew, refresh….whatever you call it, use that good, healthy food in different ways. I made crispy tacos and tostadas with it. This meal takes less than 10 minutes to cook from start to finish.
Tacos y Tostadas con Todo
Left over Spanish rice
1 lb ground turkey (beef or pork will work, too)
½ large onion chopped, diced – whatever
1 can black beans – rinsed
Cheese of choice –grated
Cilantro - chopped
Salt
Pepper
Garlic – I use fresh but powdered will do in a pinch
Smoked Paprika
Dash of cumin – just a small dash, we ant a hint of flavor, not chili taste
Avocado – diced or mashed optional as garnish
Sour cream – optional as garnish
Salsa – optional as garnish
Onion – small dice for garnish optional
Crispy taco shells or Tostadas
Sautee ½ onions till translucent, add crumbled ground meat. Season with salt, pepper, garlic, paprika & Cook to almost done, Add leftover rice and stir. When combined and hot, add drained black beans and cilantro, stirring gently. Throw in cheese and blend gently as it melts. Fill taco shells and/or spread on tostadas shells and top with favorite garnish. I listed a few but the possibilities are endless. We all have our favorites.
It's a Mexican combo plate in a shell you hold in one hand! What a delicious deal, it just doesn't get any easier or better than that! It's quick, cheap, uses leftovers and sooooo tasty!
Vaya con Dios, mi amigo. Comer bien y ser saludable! (Go with God, my friend. Eat well and be healthy!)
