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Mexican Recipes

Mexican Food

Vegetarian Recipes

Black Bean and Mango Quesadillas
Pinto Bean Quesadillas
Veggie Burrito Bowl
Vegetable and Black Bean Tacos
Spinach and Mushroom Quesadillas
Baked Tortilla Chips with Tomato Salsa
Guacamole with Raw Green Mango

Non Vegetarian Recipes

Chicken Wraps with Gaucamole
Spinach and Chicken Quesadillas with Indian Spices
Garlic Rosemary Chicken Quesadillas
Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa
Tandoori Prawn (Shrimp) Quesadillas

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Easy Baked Ricotta Cheese Rasmalai

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Sookhi Bhel

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Broccoli Masala

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