How About Mexican Tonight?

May 13th, 2008 · Comment Now!

There are a couple of good Mexican restaurants at Smith Mountain Lake, if you enjoy Mexican food. I rarely eat out because it’s so hard to do so and really eat healthy. But I have to confess Mexican is my favorite way to splurge when I want to go out with a friend or for a special occasion.

Better still however is to make your own Mexican food at home so you can use the highest quality ingredients and save money too. Below is a delicious recipe I found on Trader Joe’s Fan site, that makes a wonderful centerpiece for a meal. You can add ingredients to make it a Mexican Pizza or shells and tortillas to make enchiladas, etc. It is a very versatile recipe and I think you will use it often once you try it.

If you are in the mood to go out for supper, I have listed the local Mexican restaurants below in case you have not given them a try.

5 LAYER BLACK BEAN DIP

2 cans whole black beans, drained
¼ cup orange juice
1 clove garlic, minced
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. ground black pepper
½ tsp. olive oil
1 ½ cups guacamole
1 ½ cups sour cream
1 ½ cups diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, grated

Puree first 6 ingredients in a blender or food processor. Place bean mixture in bottom of a casserole dish, top with a layer each of guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes, and cheese. Serve with tortilla chips!

Thanks to Trader Joe’s Fan site for this yummy recipe.

Mexico Viejo - Phone: 540-719-1000
Mexican Grill and Cantina, Served Lakefront
400 Crazy Horse Drive (off Rt. 616), Moneta, Virginia

El Torito Mexican Restaurant - Phone: 540-721-3821
Authentic Mexican Food, plus Steaks, Chicken, Pizza
Westlake Center, at the intersection of Rt. 616 and Rt. 122

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