March 23rd is National Tamale Day! Today's recipes are simple but a fun way to spice up a simple side dish.
Grilled Pineapple Rice | this was inspired by pineapple fried rice and chipotles oh so yummy cilantro rice.
White Rice
Grill Pineapple
Chopped Cilantro
Salt
Lime
Instructions: I didn't give any measurements because I feel like this dish is based on ratio preferences. I used trader joes microwavable rice (cooks in 3 minutes and no mess. Grilled pineapple on a very hot cast iron grill till all the edges were blackened ( you can coat them with an oil before to help prevent sticking). Let the pineapple cool and then slice them into small bites. Toss in with rice, cilantro, and top of with salt and lime juice.
Chili Roasted Zucchini |
4 Zucchinis
Chile Powder
Salt
Cast Iron Skillet (or roasting pan)
Green onions
Cojita Cheese
Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Chopp the zucchini into small to medium dice. Coat them in olive oil and then toss in chili powder and salt. Place evenly in a cast iron skillet. Roast between 15-20 minutes. You may want to turn them halfway thru cooking. Top it off with green onions and crumbled cojita cheese.
