Have I mentioned just how much I love Mexican food these days?
Oh, I have? Silly me. ;)
Last night we had our friends Joe & Kate over for dinner (not bbq pulled chicken for a change…although Mexican does seem to be our other favorite) which turned out to be a super fun night, as always! I will admit that it was a bit of a whirlwind to get everything together yesterday…I got stuck a little late at work and hadn’t pre-prepped anything. Thank goodness Jay knows his way around a kitchen and was able to at least get the enchilada sauce started.
So as soon as I got home, I threw my coat off and got to work. Boy, I’ll tell ya…I work GOOD under pressure! I had the whole meal pre-cooked, prepped, and ready to go into the oven in about 45 minutes. Then I stopped, took a breather, and finally went to the bathroom.
So the main course for the evening was enchiladas, and when I tell you just how excited I am to have them again for my leftovers for lunch today, I’m not even kidding. I used the same recipe that my friend Kanika used on Saturday, which is this Black Bean Spinach Enchiladas recipe.
The recipe makes 8 enchiladas, but knowing that I’d have some carnivores amongst us, I also cooked up some ground beef with onions and chili powder and made 4 more with refried beans, the beef mixture, and cheese. Luckily, there was enough of the homemade enchilada sauce from the other recipe to use for both, so we were good to go.
Once the enchiladas were into the oven, I quickly cooked up a batch of my favorite cilantro lime rice from Skinnytaste.
While everything finished cooking, the four of us snacked on some chips, salsa, and some Trader Joe’s Guacamole Hummus. Okay, I’d never had the stuff but WOW, was it good. I also never got a chance to snap a picture of it, but I found one here, so here’s what to look for in case you trust my judgment enough and want to go out and buy some.
I can promise you…I will be picking this up at my next TJ’s trip!
My plate for dinner – rice, a black bean spinach enchilada, and half of a beef enchilada. The beef ones weren’t my favorite, so I left that and wound up having another half of the black bean spinach ones because I just love them.
I’m even tempted to say they’re my new favorite (even over my creamy chicken enchiladas recipe). SOOOOO good.
After dinner, we wound up watching the movie Argo and snacking on delicious brownies that Kate made (and I also never wound up snapping a photo of). Have you guys seen this movie?
It interested me a little bit when it was out in theaters but we just never got around to watching it. I must say though, it was a great movie! It had all four of us in such suspense the entire time, yet had a little comic relief in there too. I really, really enjoyed it…and you know that’s the truth because I was able to stay up until almost 10:00pm watching it and never fell asleep. ;)
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This morning, I really wanted waffles but, of course, I knew I wasn’t going to give myself enough time to have them…
So I’m most likely going to be having a breakfast that looks something similar to this one, since I know I have a cup of hot oats stashed away in my desk drawer.
Hey, it’ll work. One of these days I’ll give myself enough time for waffles again.
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On a different note, I’m so glad to see so many of you psyched about the Reebok giveaway! Keep the entries coming…you still have until tomorrow to enter.
Tonight right after work, Jay and I are heading out to meet up with his parents for dinner AND we’re picking up our crib!! Ahhh, I’m so excited! Hopefully this weekend we’ll be able to get it put together…as long as we can finish clearing out the rest of the stuff in that mess of a room. ;)
Question for the Morning:
If you had unlimited time for breakfast every morning, what would you make?
Lindsey says
French toast (my fav) or waffles (husband’s fav)!
Shel@PeachyPalate says
Pancakes or fresh baked scones!!! Pumpkin pancakes to be precise :) Can’t wait to see the crib! Enjoy dinner with the fam!
Jennifer@knackfornutrition says
Stovetop apple oatmeal. Something about taking the time to make oats the right way make them so delicious!
Ashley @ Life and Fitness says
Mexican food is so good! I’ve been having tacos every weekend at my new favorite takeout spot! If I had unlimited time I would make scrambled eggs. I think when they are reheated in the microwave, they just taste soggy.
Parita says
Those enchiladas look delicious! So cheesy – the way they’re supposed to be! There’s a recipe on Skinnytaste for zuchinni enchiladas that’s worth checking out too.
And Argo! What a movie! Even though I knew the ending, I was still on the edge of my seat the whole time. My husband was so annoyed because I was that obnoxious! HAHA!
Erin @Axell's Kitchen says
Gosh I can’t get over Mexican lately either! And the rice looks delicious!
Jana @ Happy Wife Healthy Life says
Those enchiladas look awesome! I would be all over the bean ones, and my hubby would love the ground beef ones. I made an awesome batch of cilantro lime quinoa on Monday…tastes just like chipotle. So so good!
If I had time for any breakfast, I would probably pick pancakes or waffles and an egg white omelet!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
Dang girl, you have one busy week on your hands! The enchiladas sound delicious! We are huge enchilada fans over here, so I’ll have to try them out one of these days.
Sarah @ Blonde Bostonian says
If I had unlimited time I would totally make pancakes or an omelet with sauteed veggies.
Lisa says
Yum those enchiladas look fantastic! I’ve actually never ever had one before, I’m not sure why I guess as a kid I just didn’t like all the sauce and stuff. I was a weird kid to say the least.
If I had unlimited time in the morning, I’d definitely bake up something or have pancakes each morning. Or even do the same old, I like what I eat now for the most part, unless I’m in a major rush then my meals don’t look too pretty.
Renee @ Fit For Motherhood says
Those enchiladas look delicious. I think we have to have those for dinner ASAP. Thank you for the recipe.
We love breakfast in our house so we always make sure we wake up early enough to have one. :) Lately, my favorite has been waffles.
alyssa @ life a la wife says
If I had unlimited time every morning I would make homemade protein waffles – They are a favorite weekend treat :)
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
Mexican food is love <3 I have a serious obsession with salsa right now and end up putting it on things that aren't traditionally Mexican :mrgreen:
As for breakfast, I usually wake up early enough not to find myself in a rush, but I've been sticking to cereal and yogurt bowls. Don't know why, but it's all I've been craving.
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie says
Those look AMAZING! I love mexican food, but I never make it — weird! I would have pancakes everyday if I have time to make them!
Linz @ Itz Linz says
hmmm probably pancakes or omelets… which i make most mornings anyway haha
Koryn @ High Heels & Healthy Alternatives says
If I had the time, I would defintely make a spinach & tomato omelette with cheese! Yum! Not much of mexican food fan, but your enchiladas look great! You are such a super mom, already! :)
Maureen @ Breaking Free & Finding Me says
I’ve been meaning to see Argo! glad to see another positive review of it! If I had unlimited time for breakfast every morning, I’d make oatmeal pancakes, french toast or a fancy egg sandwich. yum!
Elizabeth @ My Neon Running Shoes says
Have so much fun getting your crib! You should try making enchilada pasta for dinner one night since you’ve been loving Mexican. I make it often and it’s so easy! Just add all of your favorite enchilada ingredients into pasta and enjoy :-)
Lauren @ Berry Sweet Lauren says
Oh man I love breakfast so much, it’s hard to choose just one thing! But I would probably pick chocolate chip pancakes or French toast since I don’t ever have time for those!
Those enchiladas look incredible :)
Danica @ It's Progression says
Our house is crazy about Mexican food too…I’m definitely excited to try both the enchiladas and the rice! yum!
Audrey @ In Shape Cupcake says
If over night oats weren’t so many calories, I would make myself THE BIGGEST batch of overnight oats every morning!!! And try different flavors! And put lots of yummy granola on it!
Nicole @ Fruit 'N' Fitness says
Dinner looks fabulous! I think I would eat oatmeal most every day still, I might throw in pancakes a little more often too.
Colleen @ Wide Eyes Quick Feet says
Lately, I’ve been dying for protein pancakes in the morning (they’re so addictive!) but I never really have enough time to make them.
Jessica Z says
I would like to win a pair of the new Reebok Sublite Train 1.0 sneakers to kick my new spring gym membership into gear!
Jessica Z says
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Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
I have been hoping that you would be posting the enchiladas recipe! They look so good, and every time you talk about them I get more and more hungry for Mexican food!
That guacamole hummus sounds amazing. I must buy some ASAP!!
Have fun picking out your crib! :)
Victoria says
These would give me the motivation I need to get back into working out regularly after recovering from my breast reconstruction and breast cancer treatments.
Amanda, RD- The Nutritionist Reviews says
Mexican food is great! I honestly never get sick of it.
Meghan @ After the Ivy League says
Those enchiladas look so good! I love refried beans, yum. And the rice looks like the perfect side dish..I’m gonna have to pop over to Skinnytaste to check out the recipe!
Cassie @RedLetterDaye says
Anytime I have extra time in the AM, I usually go for pancakes. :)
Lauren says
If I would have unlimited time for breakfast or someone to prepare it FOR me… It would be banana/chocolate chip pancakes with peanut butter mousse for topping… Nothing fancy or anything lol
Natalie @ Will jog for food says
I’ve been loving Mexican food lately too, I blame it on pregnancy, haha.
If I had unlimited time for breakfast, I would make pancakes every day. I can never get enough pancakes :)
Jen M. says
How do you make your enchilada sauce? I rarely make enchiladas at home because I haven’t found a canned sauce I like, and it never dawned on me to just make my own! I guess I liked the excuse to go out for Mexican ;)
Courtney says
It’s in the recipe that I linked up :)
Jen M. says
Great – thanks! I wasn’t sure if you used that one or had your own. :)
Fizz@fizzsbizz says
I think even if I had unlimited time I would still make porridge (oatmeal). It’s my all time favorite breakfast. Hot, filling and delicious!
Those enchiladas look amazing!
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
That dinner looks really good, I will have to bookmark that recipe for sure! I loved Argo- so good! Allen Arkin was so funny in it.
If I could have any breakfast it would be homemade waffles and eggs with home-fries. I like to go all out for breakfast! :)
Mary says
Workouts are always more fun with new shoes!
Heather @fitncookies says
Mmm those enchiladas sound and look amazing! The brownies also sound delicious! If I had unlimited time in the morning, I just would enjoy my breakfast more instead of scarfing it down! I’d also probably venture into French toast or pancakes more often!
Nicole says
Eggs!!! Every.Day.
Jentry Nielsen says
Those enchiladas do look delicious!
We just watched Argo a few days ago as well! I really loved it!! And to think it was based on a true story was amazing! We also just watched Zero Dark Thirty last night, if you haven’t seen that one yet I recommend it as well!
Sara @ fitcupcaker says
breakfast is my favorite meal so I wish I had time for pancakes or omelets every morning!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says
I usually do have pretty close to an unlimited amount of time in the morning (most days I have afternoon classes) but I still usually go with oats or eggs. I’m lazy first thing!
Angela says
Those look so delicious!! I’m sure your homemade sauce is amazing… I’m not that talented so I stick with the TJ’s enchilada sauce which is actually really good too.
Kim @ Cooking in the City says
Pancakes! Unless I also had unlimited kitchen storage (and therefore, a waffle maker), and then waffles :)
Kerry @ Totes My Oats says
I would definitely make pancakes, or some kind of monkey bread that takes time to rise and such! Anything carb filled for me = Delicious!
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says
That TJ’s guac hummus is AMAZING… definitely need to pick some up ASAP!
I’d probably make pancakes or a big omelet if I had extra time in the morning!
Victoria @ Reluctantly Skinny says
I love Mexican food – you’ve got me craving enchiladas now!
If I can time in the morning I’d make french toast or a huge omelet!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated says
If time (and health!) weren’t issues, I’d make myself homemade pancakes or waffles every morning … with a side of fruit, bacon, and orange juice.
Man, I’m hungry!! ;)
Katie says
I’d spend a ridiculous amount of time trying to make fun things like crepes and other fancy things (fancy to me at least).
Ellie@Fit for the Soul says
ahhh those enchiladas look so amazing! Great job, it’s not easy cooking that fast, especially with a big belly in the way, haha.
Lyric says
Probably pancakes mmm but nothing beats overnight oats! They have been my favourite lately.
Natalie @ Free Range Human says
I loved Argo! I know exactly what you mean about the suspense. I was on the edge of my seat the whole movie even though history already told us the ending!
Jessica @ Prayers and Apples says
probably my egg white spinach omelette w/turkey bacon… yummmm :)
Carly says
I made these same enchiladas for supper last night after I stumbled on the recipe on Pinterest. My husband and I said the same thing,best enchilada recipe I have used for sure! I can’t wait to eat the leftovers today.
Karen @ Runner Girl Eats says
I am always craving mexican. My fiance doesn’t even ask me what I want for dinner anymore because the answer is always tacos.
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
If I had an unlimited time for breakfast each morning (and a blender that worked…) I would make delicious and thick smoothies just about every morning! I can’t get enough of them!
Ashlee@HisnHers says
Now I want Mexican for breakfast. haha
Christa says
I usually make something hand held that I can eat in the car on the way to work, but yesterday I had the day off so i took a piece of toast and topped it with a smashed avocado, a slice of cheese, black beans reheated from dinner, 2 fried eggs (of course scrambled would be yummy), and hot sauce. So delicious!! It didnt really take that long…just frying the eggs…but it’s not something I can take in the car with me :(
Diana says
Your enchiladas look so perfect and uniform! Mmm, and they look delicious!
Meredith says
Blueberry pancakes would be my pick if I had unlimited time in the morning…and French toast casserole too :)
Brianna K. @ Hungry Gator Gal says
If I had unlimited time for breakfast, I would cook homemade pancakes every morning! Greek yogurt and buttermilk are my favorite recipes.
Chelsie says
I would definitely make an omelet if I had the time in the morning! Unfortunately, it ends up being cereal and some fruit once I finally get settled in at work.
Kimberly Ann says
Oh my goodness… that guacamole hummus looks amazing! Definitely need to try to find that!!
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Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More says
I just made those black bean enchiladas a few weeks ago! They are my absolute favorite ever! So good in fact, I made them again the very next week.
I am going to try the Chipotle Cilantro-Lime rice recipe. Chipotle’s rice is the best!
Kaitlin @ The Garden Grazer says
Hi Courtney! One of your readers left a comment on my blog saying you linked up my enchiladas. Oh my gosh I’m SO excited you tried them and liked them!! I’m definitely trying that cilantro-lime rice next time I make them – sounds absolutely fabulous. Thank you so much for the link, I really appreciate it! :)