It’s so much easier to make homemade enchilada sauce than most people think. Bonus is that it tasted 100 times better than that stuff in the can. Vegetable Enchiladas with Cinnamon Almond Butter Mole let the delicious flavor of your own homemade sauces shine.
2 tablespoons JUSTIN’S® Cinnamon Almond Butter
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
½ cup Onion, chopped
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
1 (10 ounces) can Red Enchilada Sauce
1 Chipotle Pepper
1 teaspoon Adobo Sauce
2 ½ ounces 60% Dark Chocolate, broken into pieces
1 cup Vegetable Stock
1 tablespoon Fresh Oregano
8 Corn Tortillas
8 ounces Mexican Blend Cheese, shredded
1 can Black Beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup Spinach Leaves
For Garnish:
Cubed Avocado
Lime Wedges
Fresh Cilantro
Plain Greek Yogurt (optional)
1. Preheat the oven 350°F.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the onions and sauté for 3 minutes.
4. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
5. Stir in the tomato paste, enchilada sauce, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and chocolate.
6. Add the stock, JUSTIN’S® Cinnamon Almond Butter, cinnamon, and oregano.
7. Salt and pepper to season, then let simmer for 10 minutes.
8. Transfer to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree the sauce until smooth, for about 30 seconds.
9. Pour ½ cup of the sauce in the bottom of an 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
10. In a large bowl, mix together the black beans, spinach, and cheese.
11. Fill each tortilla with ¼ cup of bean mixture, roll, and place them seam-side down in the pan.
12. Pour the remaining sauce on top of the enchiladas, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
13. Garnish with cilantro, avocado, a drizzle of Greek yogurt, and lime wedges.
Smoky, savory, delicious flavor doesn’t need to take all day. Sometimes it’s as simple as combining high-quality ingredients and just enjoying the result. Almond Butter Romesco is a perfect example of that kind of dish. All you need to do is blend roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, almond butter, and other delicious ingredients together and enjoy with toasts, chicken, or vegetables.
It’s important to eat after exercise. Instead of reaching for a shake, make this Peanut Butter S’mores Protein Fudge instead. Dessert with protein? Yes please!
The best desserts are made with fresh fruits and simple ingredients. My Strawberry Shortcakes with Dairy-Free Coconut Cream are just that! Made with fresh strawberries, JUSTIN’S® Coconut Almond Butter, and dairy-free coconut cream, this recipe is the perfect treat for any occasion.
Isn’t there just something nice about a warm cup of coffee and a thick slice of coffee cake that just gets your day going right? This recipe for Maple Almond Butter Coffee Cake is a delicious bite that never fails to put a smile on my face. It’s made with coconut sugar, rolled oats, and JUSTIN’S® Maple Almond Butter.
2 tablespoons JUSTIN’S® Cinnamon Almond Butter
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
½ cup Onion, chopped
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
1 (10 ounces) can Red Enchilada Sauce
1 Chipotle Pepper
1 teaspoon Adobo Sauce
2 ½ ounces 60% Dark Chocolate, broken into pieces
1 cup Vegetable Stock
1 tablespoon Fresh Oregano
8 Corn Tortillas
8 ounces Mexican Blend Cheese, shredded
1 can Black Beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup Spinach Leaves
For Garnish:
Cubed Avocado
Lime Wedges
Fresh Cilantro
Plain Greek Yogurt (optional)
1. Preheat the oven 350°F.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the onions and sauté for 3 minutes.
4. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
5. Stir in the tomato paste, enchilada sauce, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and chocolate.
6. Add the stock, JUSTIN’S® Cinnamon Almond Butter, cinnamon, and oregano.
7. Salt and pepper to season, then let simmer for 10 minutes.
8. Transfer to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree the sauce until smooth, for about 30 seconds.
9. Pour ½ cup of the sauce in the bottom of an 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
10. In a large bowl, mix together the black beans, spinach, and cheese.
11. Fill each tortilla with ¼ cup of bean mixture, roll, and place them seam-side down in the pan.
12. Pour the remaining sauce on top of the enchiladas, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
13. Garnish with cilantro, avocado, a drizzle of Greek yogurt, and lime wedges.
I love creating recipes that don’t require any heat because I can make my kids do it when I get lazy. This Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Granola was made with your kids in mind. I’ve included JUSTIN’S® Chocolate Hazelnut and Almond Butter and JUSTIN’S® Classic Peanut Butter for added sweetness. I’ve also added “easy” and “no bake” in the title so they don’t complain. You can even let them have a piece if you’re feeling extra generous.
Whether you’re on a gluten-free diet or trying something new, these Fudgy Gluten Free Quinoa Flour Brownies will not disappoint! The chocolaty goodness in these brownies are hard to resist, and did I mention there’s coffee in these? As if you needed another reason to try them. This recipe takes about 45 minutes to make and less than an hour to eat. Kidding, not kidding.
Golden Cinnamon Turmeric Smoothies are made with JUSTIN’S® Cinnamon Almond Butter, grated ginger, and turmeric. It’s a great option for breakfast or as a snack on a warm day. Get ready to feel golden. Pun intended.
I love cookies with stuff in them. It is like a dessert inside of a dessert. Bonus dessert! White Chocolate Peanut Butter ‘Cookies & Cream’ Cookies combine cookies with chunks of your favorite sandwich cookies and white chocolate peanut butter cups.
When you’ve got a cake that needs an indulgent topping, try out my Chocolate Hazelnut Ganache. Just take a cup of JUSTIN’S® Chocolate Hazelnut and Almond Butter, heavy cream, and a teaspoon of sea salt, and boom—a decadent ganache that goes great over cake, ice cream, or straight into your mouth.
I’m always thinking up hearty delicious breakfast recipes for my family. After some experimenting, I came up with these Cinnamon Almond Butter Overnight Oats. They’re sweet, energizing, and have my not-so-secret ingredient, JUSTIN’S® Cinnamon Almond Butter.
Movie night is one of my favorite nights of the week. Finding something to stream online with my friends and family is a great way to connect with loved ones. It doesn’t beat trips to the video store, but those don’t exist anymore. To make up for it, I came up with a recipe for Honey Almond Buttered Popcorn. It’s made with JUSTIN’S® Honey Almond Butter and is tasty sweet treat.
Contrary to what you may be thinking the “PB” in this Frozen Chocolate PB Banana Pops recipe stands for “perfectly blended (flavors)”. Ok not really, but that doesn’t make it untrue. This recipe is tasty and a great way to stay cool on hot days. I make them with JUSTIN’S® Honey Peanut Butter, fresh bananas, and decorate them with sprinkles. It’s a great project that you can make and eat with the kids!
Take a trip south of the border with this rich recipe for Chipotle Chicken Enchilada Soup. It’s made with the best ingredients and JUSTIN’S® Cinnamon Almond Butter for a tangy twist on this hearty bowl of comfort food.
