PLAYING WITH FIRE.
FIRECRACKER MEATBALLS
MEATBALLS
1 lb ground turkey
1 garlic glove, minced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp onion powder
1⁄2 tsp paprika
2 eggs
1⁄2 cup breadcrumbs
SAUCE
1 cup brown sugar
1⁄2 cup ZESTO PENO
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp salt
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 440°F with the rack in the middle of the oven. In a large bowl combine turkey, garlic, salt, onion powder, paprika, breadcrumbs and eggs with clean hands. On a baking sheet covered with parchment paper assemble small meatballs about an inch apart. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cooked through. In a medium saucepan add sauce ingredients. Stir and bring to a slow boil then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce gets thicker. Set aside. Once the meatballs are cover them in the sauce.
FIRED UP TORTILLA SOUP
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon olive oil
1⁄2 onion, diced
2 cups chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
2 tbsp ZESTO PENO
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn
1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups shredded chicken breasts, cooked
avocado for garnish, if desired
tortilla strips for garnish, if desired
cilantro for garnish, if desired
INSTRUCTIONS
Add oil to a large saucepan. Add in onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, enchilada sauce, ZESTO PENO sauce, crushed tomatoes, black beans and corn and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in precooked shredded chicken and warm through. Serve immediately and garnish with avocado, tortilla strips or cilantro if desired.
FIREY FRIED EGG AVACADO TOAST
INGREDIENTS
2 slices sourdough bread
1 ripe avocado
2 eggs
salt and pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
ZESTO PENO sauce
INSTRUCTIONS
Toast bread or broil in oven on low 5-10 minutes or until golden brown. In a medium bowl combine inside of avocado with lemon juice and salt. Stir well and add it on top of bread. In a frying pan or skillet, fry eggs over oil and season with pepper. Once done, add egg to toast and drizzle ZESTO PENO on top. Enjoy!