Best Belizean Garnaches Recipes

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BELIZEAN GARNACHES



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I love this street vendor dish, although I wish I could try it right in Belize! Day old or stale corn tortillas are preferred as they have a lower moisture content and fry up better. There are other toppings that you can use on this but I like this traditional version. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup red kidney beans (mashed or blended) or 1 cup black beans (mashed or blended)
salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste)
4 ounces cabbage, about 2 cups (shredded)
1 small onion (small dice)
1 medium carrot, grated
1/2 cup vinegar
habanero pepper, finely diced (optional, to taste)
1 lb corn tortilla
cooking oil (for frying)
1 cup hard cheese, grated (Asiago, Edam, or Dutch type)

Steps:

  • Mash or blend cooked beans, season with salt and pepper.
  • Put cabbage, onions and carrots in small bowl with vinegar.
  • Add habanero to veggies in vinegar if you want heat.
  • Fry tortillas until puffy and crisp.
  • Put beans on hot tortilla.
  • Cover with cabbage, onions, and carrots.
  • Sprinkle with grated cheese.

BELIZEAN GARNACHES



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You may get quizzical looks when you tell them you're serving Belizean Garnaches. But they'll catch on to the cheesy-bean appeal pretty quickly.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Beans

Time 25m

Yield Makes 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups PLANTERS Peanut Oil
10 corn tortillas (4 inch)
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided
2-1/2 cups shredded red cabbage
2 carrots, shredded
2 Tbsp. HEINZ Apple Cider Vinegar
1 can (19 oz.) red kidney beans, rinsed
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
3 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil to 350°F in large skillet. Add tortillas, in batches; cook 1 to 2 min. or until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  • Mix 1/4 cup dressing, cabbage, carrots and vinegar. Combine beans and remaining dressing in medium skillet, mashing beans slightly. Cook on medium heat 10 min., stirring frequently. Add cream cheese; cook and stir until melted.
  • Spread bean mixture onto tortillas; top with cabbage mixture and Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

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