Mexican Wraps With Simple Salsa Recipes

FIESTA PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, picante sauce, taco seasoning and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in olives, chiles, cheese and onions. Spread about 1/2 cup on each tortilla. , Roll up jelly-roll style; wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Slice into 1-in. pieces. Serve with salsa.

MEXICAN CHICKEN & BLACK BEAN WRAPS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a frying pan, tip in the onion and fry for 5 mins until golden. Stir in the garlic, cumin, paprika and oregano and cook for 2 mins. Tip in the beans and the chicken and heat through, then stir in the chilli, tomatoes and coriander, season and keep warm.
• Lay a tortilla in a non-stick pan, sprinkle with cheese and heat until melted. Slide the wrap onto a board, spoon over a quarter of the chicken filling and roll up tightly. Repeat to make three more wraps. Mix the yogurt and chipotle sauce and serve on the side with guacamole and lime wedges for squeezing over.

MEXICAN WRAPS WITH SIMPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Heat the grill to high and scatter the beef, onions and pepper pieces on a large baking tray. Mix the oil and seasoning in a small bowl, then rub over the meat and vegetables with your hands. Grill for 10 mins, turning halfway, until everything is cooked through and the peppers and onions are starting to blacken at the edges. Heat the tortillas in the microwave or under the grill according to pack instructions.
• Meanwhile, tip the tomatoes into a sieve and leave to drain from their juice for 5 mins. Discard the juice, mix the flesh with most of the chopped coriander and season to taste. Wrap the spicy beef and vegetables, salsa and a little of the remaining coriander in the tortillas, topping with a spoonful of soured cream or yogurt, if you like.

MEXICAN BLACK BEAN AND TURKEY WRAPS

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion with sea salt and cayenne pepper until softened, about 7 minutes. Add ground turkey and garlic powder; cook and stir until turkey is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add black beans, water, green bell pepper, green chiles, and taco seasoning. Mix well. Reduce heat to low and let simmer with the lid on until flavors blend, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Stir cooked rice into the turkey mixture; simmer until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.

SALSA RANCH CHICKEN WRAPS

Steps:

• Spread 1 tablespoon of salsa and 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing over each tortilla. Place the chicken, cucumber, tomato and green pepper down each center; top with 1-1/2 slices of cheese. Fold ends of each tortilla over filling. , In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Place two wraps folded side down in skillet. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining wraps and butter.

MEXICAN HOMEMADE SALSA

Steps:

• Heat a small ungreased cast-iron skillet over high heat. With a small sharp knife, pierce jalapenos; add to hot skillet. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until peppers are blistered and blackened, turning occasionally., Immediately place jalapenos in a small bowl; cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Peel off and discard charred skins. Remove stems and seeds., Place onion and garlic in a food processor; cover and pulse 4 times. Add the tomatoes, cilantro, salt and jalapenos. Cover and process until salsa reaches desired consistency. Chill until serving. Serve with chips.