Recipes for Change: Guatemala

Prepare corn by soaking overnight and grinding into masa.

Boil beans until tender, then mash or leave whole as desired.

Roast squash until tender, then scoop out the flesh.

Grill chicken or turkey until cooked through, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Chop tomatoes, chiles, onions, and garlic for salsa.

Mix chopped vegetables with lime juice and cilantro to make salsa.

Combine masa with water to form dough for tortillas.

Shape tortillas and cook on a hot griddle until lightly charred.

Serve grilled meat with tortillas, beans, and roasted squash.

Top with fresh salsa and avocado slices.

Cooking Techniques

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