Sunday, April 27, 2014

Mexican Rice Bowl

Sauce
1 recipe hidden valley ranch mix salad dressing made with mayo and milk according to  package directions
1 jalapeƱo, seeded and coarsely chopped
Leaves from 1 bunch of cilantro
Mix all of the above in the food processor or with a hand blender

Meatballs
1 lb ground turkey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 sauce
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 eggs
1/2 cup shredded manchego cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Mix all of the above. Place 1 inch balls on greased baking dish. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Rice
3 cups white long grain rice
2 tbsp butter
Zest and juice of 1 lime
4 1/2 cups water
1 tbsp sea salt
Melt butter. Add all other ingredients and stir. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and summer 25 minutes. Fluff.

Bowls
1 cup cooked rice
4-5 meatballs
1/2 c black beans
1/4 c pico
1/2 cubes avocado
Shredded manchego
Drizzle of sauce