HOW TO MAKE TRADITIONAL Entomatadas: Cheesy and Saucy Mexican Delight

fresh cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper offers a milder flavor and is often less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sliced cucumbers

Mashed peas maintain creaminess while being more affordable.

Cut the onion and bell pepper into thin slices.

In a medium pot, add 2 tbs oil, onions, and peppers. Sauté on medium heat for about 5 minutes.

Add oregano, thyme, epazote (or poultry seasoning). Cook for 5-7 minutes.

Separate about 1/4 of the mixture and set aside.

Add the tomatoes, bouillon paste, onion powder, cumin, and water. Stir well.

Let it come to a low boil. Using an immersion blender (or a blender), blend it until you have a smooth sauce.

Add the bay leaf and sugar, lower the heat and cook for 5-7 minutes uncovered.

Taste and adjust the seasoning. Return the reserved onions and peppers to the pot.

Lower the heat, cover, and cook for 5 minutes. The sauce is done! Set it aside and keep it hot.

Shred the cheese.

Preheat a skillet to medium-low heat. Add oil and fry the tortillas until they are soft, about 3-5 seconds on each side.

Once the tortillas are done, stuff them with cheese and roll them.

Set them on a plate, pour some sauce over, some cheese, and Mexican crema.

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