The Best Back-to-School Mexican Meals

The Best Back-to-School Mexican Meals

As the new school year kicks into high gear, it's time to fill your kitchen with the enticing aromas of Mexican cooking. Whether you're a student looking for quick and healthy meals or a parent hunting for delicious dishes to fuel your family, our easy back-to-school Mexican meals have you covered.

Easy Meal Ideas:

Speedy Breakfast Burritos:

Start your day with perfectly roasted potatoes, cheese, egg, and veggie green chili designed for you to taste the ingredients in every bite! These heat-and-go burritos are the perfect fuel for busy mornings.

Cheesy Quesadillas:

When hunger strikes during study breaks, whip up some Cheesy Corn Quesadillas. With gooey melted cheese, corn, and a hint of spice, these quesadillas are a satisfying treat you can prepare in minutes.

Veggie-Packed Mexican Rice:

Add a healthy twist to meals with our veggie-packed Mexican Rice. This colorful dish combines fluffy rice, sautéed bell peppers, corn, and peas, plus aromatic spices for a nutritious and flavorful side dish. Pair with our popular entrees like Carnitas, Barbacoa Jalisco, and Pork Al Pastor.

Sizzling Fajitas:

For a quick and hassle-free dinner option, try Fajitas. Toss Chicken Tinga or Pastor with our veggie fajitas onto a sheet pan, then let your oven do the rest. You'll have sizzling fajitas to wrap in warm corn or flour tortillas in no time!

Satisfying Carnitas Sandwich:

Refresh your lunch break with a Carnitas Sandwich. Toast some bread, pour some salsa and carnitas into a pan, and heat until warm. Pile the meat onto the bread with some beans, lettuce, cheese, and avocado for a Mexican torta-style sandwich, or eat it Sloppy Joe-style on a soft bun. However you make it, this is a flavorful, protein-packed meal.

Flavorful Chicken Enchiladas:

Take weeknight dinners up a notch with flavorful Chicken Enchiladas. Shredded chicken, wrapped in soft corn tortillas, smothered in a homemade green enchilada sauce, and baked with gooey cheese on top—this meal will surely be a hit at the dinner table.

With these easy back-to-school Mexican recipes, meal planning has never been easier! Dos Amigas authentic Mexican meals add a touch of flavor to your daily fare while keeping your taste buds satisfied and the family coming back for more.

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