Episode 240: Borderlands Cookbook with Hank Shaw

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

pork

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey is leaner while chicken is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt maintains creaminess with less fat.

Prepare the black beans by soaking overnight, then boil until tender.

Grill the pork and chicken until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.

Roast the chiles over an open flame until charred, then peel and chop.

Mix the grilled meats with chopped chiles, onions, and spices in a bowl.

Warm the corn tortillas on a skillet until pliable, about 1-2 minutes per side.

Assemble tacos by layering the meat mixture onto the tortillas.

Top with cheese, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro.

Squeeze lime juice over the tacos for brightness.

Serve with a side of black beans and rice if desired.

Garnish with jalapeño slices and sour cream.

Cooking Techniques

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