May 5th is Cinco de Mayo. It commemorates the Battle of Puebla in 1862. I didn’t really know a lot about how this celebration came to be, just that we ate Mexican food. Well, head over to Jill Dennison’s blog and read about the history and celebrations. https://jilldennison.com/2022/05/05/el-cinco-de-mayo/
Meanwhile, I am making Chicken and Black Bean Burritos for dinner. My kids love these and so do I. This recipe is from Canadian Living Magazine.
Chicken and Black Bean Burritos
- Portion size – 8 servings
- Credits: Canadian Living Magazine: July 2005
INGREDIENTS
-  1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Â 1Â onion chopped
- Â 2Â garlic cloves minced
-  1/4 teaspoon salt
-  1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Â 4Â boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed (I use whatever chicken I have on hand)
-  1 jalapeño pepper seeded and minced
- Â 1Â sweet red pepper chopped
-  1 can black bean drained and rinsed
-  1 cup salsa
- Â 8Â whole wheat tortillas
-  2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
-  1/2 cup light sour cream
METHOD
In skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry onion, garlic, salt and pepper until softened, about 3 minutes. Add chicken, jalapeno, red pepper, beans and salsa; cook, stirring, until chicken is no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
Spoon about 3/4 cup (175 mL) of the filling down centre of each tortilla; sprinkle each with 1/4 cup (50 mL) of the cheese. Fold in bottom and top edges, roll up. Place, seam side down, in greased 13- x 9-inch (3 L) glass baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
Bake in 400°F (200°C) oven until golden and hot, and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Serve with sour cream.
May 6, 2022 at 4:14 pm
Your recipe sounds good. My husband wasn’t in the mood to cook lunch so I made quesadillas. When I taught in Southern California, Cinco de Mayo was a big deal. Ironically, in Mexico it is minor, not one of the many Federal Holidays.
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May 6, 2022 at 6:33 pm
I read that on Jill’s post and thought it was interesting. We Canadians and Americans love a celebration.
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May 5, 2022 at 9:25 pm
Mmmmm … now I am craving some of your chicken & black bean burritos!!! 😋 Many thanks for the shout out and link to my post, Carla! I appreciate it! Feliz Cinco de Mayo!!!
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May 6, 2022 at 7:22 am
They were a hit once again.
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May 6, 2022 at 5:55 pm
But of course!!!
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May 5, 2022 at 1:34 pm
Ooh, that looks tasty!
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May 5, 2022 at 1:35 pm
We love them.
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May 5, 2022 at 1:07 pm
Happy Cinco deal Mayo Carla! Enjoy your burritos!!🤗🌯🌯💜
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May 5, 2022 at 1:37 pm
Thanks Susan. Duckie is home from school, so Petey didn’t come over. I just dropped a pan off for them for dinner. I have a couple left for me. 🌯😋
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May 5, 2022 at 12:48 pm
Happy Cinco de Mayo, Carla! Those burritos look amazing!
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May 5, 2022 at 1:38 pm
Thanks, Wendy. They are delicious and so easy to make.
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May 5, 2022 at 12:10 pm
😋😋😋
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May 5, 2022 at 9:34 am
Yummy! And that Gnome! LOL
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May 5, 2022 at 9:49 am
Isn’t he cute. He made me laugh.
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May 5, 2022 at 9:19 am
These sound yummy! Feliz cinco de Mayo, Carla!
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May 5, 2022 at 9:22 am
Thanks, Tessa.
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May 5, 2022 at 7:34 am
Happy Cinco de Mayo! We celebrate big here in Texas. That recipe would make a perfect meal for this day.
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May 5, 2022 at 7:54 am
Enjoy your celebrations, Deb.
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