Cilantro Cumin Bechamel Recipes

CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP

Steps:

• Thaw the shrimp (see the notes above).
• Mince the garlic.
• Pat the shrimp dry. In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp with the garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt.
• In a large skillet, heat the butter or olive oil on medium high heat. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through, turning them with tongs.
• Spritz with lime juice and stir in the lime zest and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

CILANTRO-CUMIN BECHAMEL

Steps:

• Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Add onion, garlic, and cumin seeds and cook until onions are soft.
• Whisk in flour and cook 3 minutes and flour has turned a lovely shade of gold.
• Do not let it brown.
• Whisk in milk & half-and-half and bring to boil, stirring.
• Add salt and chopped cilantro.
• Reduce heat to low simmer until thick enough to coat back of spoon.
• Serve with your favorite pasta and enjoy!

PINTO BEANS WITH MEXICAN-STYLE SEASONINGS

Steps:

• Place pinto beans into a large pot and pour in enough water to cover by 2 to 3 inches. Let beans soak overnight.
• Drain beans, return to pot, and pour in fresh water to cover; add diced tomatoes, bacon, onion, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 hours.
• Stir cilantro and salt into bean mixture; simmer until beans are soft, about 1 more hour.

AMY'S CILANTRO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, pepper, celery salt, cumin, garlic powder, cilantro and lime juice in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Place in a serving bowl.

NOW THAT'S A SPICY MEAT-A-BALL!! ( MEATBALL )

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients (except water and beef broth) in a large bowl by hand.
• Roll meatballs to about the size of a golf ball.
• Add water and beef broth to a large pot and bring to a simmer.
• Drop in the meatballs.
• Simmer for about 2 hours.
• When done, drain meatballs and serve.
• You may either discard the broth or use it to make a soup.
• Enjoy!

ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH CUMIN AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with foil.
• Clean the beets and place on the baking sheet. Roast for an hour or until tender with a fork. Cool, peel, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
• To make the vinaigrette, puree one of the cooked beets with the lemon and orange juice, balsamic vinegar, the garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper and olive oil. This can be done a day in advance.
• Before serving, toss the beets with vinaigrette. Adjust seasonings to taste and garnish with cilantro.