Football Snacks

A quick spread for a cold game.

Griddle Quesadillas with Guac
Family fav, made economical and fast with a leftover rotisserie chicken. Do not fear the avocado, by the time it's mixed, it tastes only of garlic/lime/hot sauce. Lots of heart-healthy fats & great way to sneak a superfood into mexi night.

Ingredients
Flour tortillas-Burrito size/Corn for tiny Q's
Shredded Rotisserie Chicken
Oil/Brush or Favorite Non-stick Spray
Mexi cheese mix/Shredded Chedder
Green Onions

Directions
-Steam tortillas in warmer or on plate covered with wet paper towel for 30-60 seconds or until fully pliable

-Assemble Chicken/Cheese/Onions as desired, fold over, spray/brush with oil, transfer to griddle on medium-high for 10-2 min per side.

-Slice with pizza cutter, serve with Guac

Guacamole
Ingredients
1 Avocado
1 tsp Garlic Salt
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 tbsp Frank's Red Hot
Sea Salt/Black Pepper to taste

Directions
-Mash, combien all to desired texture. Great chunky or totally smooth.

Cuban Black Beans & Rice
What could be cheaper & tastier? A staple dish of Cuba, beans and rice form a complete protein and add up to far more than survival food. The brown rice kicks the nutrition into high gear with tons of fiber and mineral action and the beans supply an ample amount of protein and good fats. Adapted from wholefoods.com

Ingredients
Brown Rice - Sub with your fav
1.5 cups brown rice
3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Black Beans
1 tablespoon grapeseed or high heat-stable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder1
1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes with some liquid
3 cups (cooked) black beans, drained
Sea salt, to taste
Ground pepper, to taste
Chopped, fresh cilantro for garnish
1 lime, cut in 4-6 wedges for garnish

Directions
-Dry roast the rice in a wok for 3 minutes until aromatic. Add to cooker with 2:1 ratio water. Cook it!

-Saute onion for 2 min in large skillet/wok over medium high heat. Add the bell pepper, garlic and chili powder. Sauté for 2 more minutes. Reduce heat to low, add diced tomatoes and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Add beans and simmer 5 minutes longer to heat through. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

-Serve beans over brown rice with cilantro, lime wedges & hot sauce.