Best Zesty Mexican Snacks Recipes
SPICY MEXICAN RICE
Mexican rice is an everyday staple typically enjoyed with beans, avocado, eggs or your favorite protein. Add a subtle nudge of heat by dropping in a whole jalapeno while the rice is cooking!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Saute 1 chopped onion in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 1 cup white rice and cook until toasted, 3 minutes. Add 1 2/3 cups water, 1 chopped plum tomato, 2 teaspoons tomato paste and 1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt and cumin; bring to a boil. Add 1 whole jalapeno. Cover; simmer 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit 5 minutes. Discard the jalapeno. Top with cilantro.
ZESTY PARTY SNACK MIX
Pep up a party with this crunchy well-seasoned blend of cereal, pretzels and cheese crackers. "You can alter it by adding mixed nuts," says Codie Ray of Tallulah, Louisiana.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 2h40m
Yield 16 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cereals, pretzels and crackers. Spread onto two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. , Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over the cereal mixture and toss to coat. Bake 225° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 620mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
ZESTY SNACK MIX
Reveals Jeanette Grantstein of Wichita, Kansas, "This crisp snack mix is a mouthwatering combination of sweet and spicy. I've taken it to numerous gatherings. Make a bowlful when the munchies hit."-Jeanette Grantstein, Wichita, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 30m
Yield about 10 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cereal, corn chips, peanuts and oats. Combine butter and honey; drizzle over cereal mixture. Sprinkle with chili powder, onion salt and oregano; toss to coat. , Spread in a single layer in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes, stirring once. Cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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