A Cinco de Mayo Celebration!
Cinco de Mayo presents the perfect opportunity for a taco party! Let's face it: a little bit of celebration would be more than welcome these days and who doesn't smile at the idea of tacos? They're are the perfect combination of textures, flavors, hot & cold elements, and seasonings and they’re relatively easy to put together, if a little bit fussy.
Many of us may have our tried and true taco recipe that we always fall back on, but we’re here to shake things up a bit... we have 4 taco ideas ideas to share; there is one for just about every palate and diet, and the prep work usually involved is minimal!
Involve the whole family in the production as a fun household dinner activity. And if you’re up to the challenge, try all 4 options and vote on the household favorite!
Pinwheel Taco Ready Dish Fillings
Fiesta Beef
Beer-battered Haddock Filets
Smoky Black Bean Chili
Local Sweet Corn
Fire-Roasted Corn, Pepper & Black Bean Medley
Other Ingredients
Tortillas: corn or flour
Cheese: Grated Monterey Jack and/or Cheddar, or crumbled Queso Blanco
Veggies: sliced radish, sliced avocado, shredded lettuce
Other toppings: pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, mango salsa
The Fiesta Beef Taco- a classic
Pinwheel’s Fiesta Beef Ready Dish makes tacos quickly and easily, without skimping on any flavor. All-natural, local ground beef is simmered in a salsa-style base before being combined with black beans and local yellow corn. The result is an ideal taco filling with zero prep work and mere minutes in a microwave! The traditional flavors of the Fiesta Beef work well with traditional toppings like grated cheese, sour cream, and shredded lettuce.
The Fish Taco- no takeout required
Pinwheel’s Beer-battered Haddock Filets go from the freezer to the oven to the tortilla in about 20 minutes! Top them with a crunchy slaw, mango salsa, some avocado, and a squeeze of lime and you’ve got the perfect fish taco with minimal effort on your part! The added flavor of a corn tortilla is a great compliment here if you’re looking to switch up your taco shell game.
The Black Bean Zinger- super-satisfying vegetarian/vegan option
Our Smoky Black Bean Chili is so good that many people are shocked to find out it’s also vegan! It’s ideal for a meatless taco that is still chock full of flavor, thanks to a bit of chipotle pepper in the sauce. It’s also studded with sweet potatoes, poblano peppers, and kale for an even greater nutrient punch! We like to add some shredded cheese, pico de gallo, and sweet local corn to create a balanced taco.
Taco Salad: Just as delicious as the others, but gluten-free, low carb, and a great detox dinner
Taco Salad- Gluten Free/ Low Carb. Take any of the above Pinwheel taco fillings and toppings and toss them over crispy lettuce, topped with diced tomatoes, avocados, cheese (if you’re feeling indulgent) , your favorite fresh or pickled peppers, etc., for a salad that will leave you satisfied but not weighed down. It’s the best of all worlds! For a dressing, consider spicing up a standard like ranch or caesar by adding in a tablespoon of your favorite hot sauce!
