Showing posts with label sour cream. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sour cream. Show all posts

Tuesday, 12 November 2013

Chilli Beans, Corn & Chilli Wraps

I had a couple of these wraps for lunch this week. I always vary my lunch and I very rarely have the same lunch twice. Usually I come up with something in the morning, considering I am an early bird and always wake up before my alarm clock. I go through my pantry, fridge and food cupboards and see what I can come up with. I must say I do love my spicy food and this recipe is quite hot so if you want a milder version just omit the fresh chilli pepper. I used canned chilli beans which I really love as they are delicious and a good spicy alternative to baked beans. I also like to take everything at work with me and freshly prepare them at the start of lunchtime but you can always pre-prepare them at home. It's a great idea and do not be scared of using tinned chilli beans as they are not that hot :) For 4 wraps you will need...

  • 290g can Chilli Beans 
  • 1/2 can of sweet corn
  • 1 fresh red chilli, sliced
  • Watercress (or other salad)
  • Sour cream or Hummus if vegan
  • Wheat Tortillas

  1. Mix the beans and corn in a microwavable bowl and heat for about 2 minutes. 
  2. Warm each tortilla for about 40 seconds each, sprinkle some watercress, add two or three tablespoons of the bean & corn mixture, add some red chilli slices, a couple of dollops of sour cream, wrap up and eat. Easy!! :)



Enjoy!!
R&A

Friday, 21 June 2013

Mango Delight

We absolutely love exotic fruit and mango is gorgeous with its distinctive flavour. This dessert is very quick to prepare and it is delicious. Mango is a native fruit from South Asia and is the national fruit of India, Pakistan and  The Philippines. When ripe, it is a very refreshing fruit and is used as an ingredient of cool summer drinks such as Mango lassi and Panha. This quick and delicious concoction turned out to be delicious and so refreshing. So do give it a go, maybe to finish off a great summer BBQ. For 6 people you will need...
  • Flesh of 2 large ripe mangoes, chopped into pieces
  • 300ml sour cream or fromage frais, straight from the fridge
  • 70g caster sugar [optional]
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Fresh basil leaves, to serve
  • Flaked almonds, to serve
How to...
  1. Blend all ingredients apart from basil leaves and almonds in a blender until smooth.
  2. Pour into serving glasses and decorate with the basil leaves and flaked almonds.
  3. Serve super chilled!
Enjoy!!
R&A