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To: bgill
FYI---Blue Tortillas May Help Dieters And Diabetics: A 2007 study suggests that blue corn tortillas are healthier than white.
Scientists found that blue corn tortillas had less starch and a lower glycemic index than white ones.

Might try in this recipe from a famous Mexican Grill.

TORTILLA SOUP

PREP Cook on med 5 min tb veg oil, 1/2 c ea minced red onions, diced poblanos.
Add tb minced garlic, 2 tsp chp jalapeno, 1/2 tsp ea cumin, chili powder; cook 5 min.

Now add blender/pureed 3 c broth and 2 corn tortillas, 2 c diced fire roasted tomatoes
and 1/2 c crushed tomatoes; simmer 15 min on med-low. Finish w/ 2 tsp kosher salt.

SERVE w/ Chefs’ garnishes: Tb crushed tortilla chips; Tb diced zucchini; 2 thin-sliced avocados; tsp rough-chp cilantro.

77 posted on 06/19/2018 1:16:05 PM PDT by Liz ( Our side has 8 trillion bullets; the other side doesn't know which bathroom to use.)
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Chefs' Secret recipe. No oil or mayo---just crisp cabbage, white onion, jalapeño, tomato, cilantro fresh, tangy lime
juice, touch of sea salt. SERVE as appy; delicious side w/ Chili Rellenos. Do-ahead couple of hours to meld flavors-
-will remain beautifully crisp. Makes a lot for a crowd---but is easily halved for faily meal.

CABBAGE LIME SLAW

METHOD 2 lb fine-shredded cabbage (small head), thin lengthwise slivers med white onion,
large diced fresh jalapeño, 6-8 small-dice Romas, 3 bunches coarse-chp cilantro leaves.
Add 1/2 c lime juice, 3/4 tea sea salt; mix well. Cover/chill.

78 posted on 06/19/2018 2:18:08 PM PDT by Liz ( Our side has 8 trillion bullets; the other side doesn't know which bathroom to use.)
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