Simple Black Beans with Tomatoes and Garlic

These black beans, inspired by beans we tasted in Oaxaca, Mexico, are flavorful enough to be served as a side dish, or you can use them as a filling for tacos or burritos. The tomatoes melt into the mix, lending the beans sweetness and acidity, as wel

Tlayudas (Oaxacan Quesadillas)

When a taco won't satisfy your appetite, reach for a hefty tlayuda: Oaxaca's pizza-format tortilla topped with melty cheese, meat, beans, chilis, and fixings galore. OR The tlayuda is sort of Oaxaca's pizza-format quesadilla: an oversized tortilla, to

Pipian Verde with Potatoes, Green Beans and Zucchini

Pipian verde is a type of green mole originating from Oaxaca, Mexico. It’s similar to a salsa verde, with its combination of tomatillos, chilies and cilantro, but the addition of toasted pumpkin seeds differentiates pipian verde and gives the sauce wo

Oaxacan Refried Black Beans

In Oaxaca, black beans are a part of almost every meal. Though they sometimes are served whole, we especially liked the balanced, complex flavor and smooth, velvety consistency of refried black beans. We got a lesson in the importance of the daily bas

Oaxacan-Style Vegetables in Chili-Garlic Sauce

Looking to bring loads of flavor to simple veggies? Oaxaca’s chili-garlic steeped chileajo de verduras are your answer.

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