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Red Mesa Vegetarian Platter With Ranchero Onions Recipe

Red Mesa Vegetarian Platter With Ranchero Onions Recipe

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Red Mesa Vegetarian Platter With Ranchero Onions

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 medium onions
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp. chile powder
2 tsp. paprika
3 tbsp. jalapeno chiles, minced
plate setup
3-1/2 lbs. black beans, cooked or canned
2-1/4 lbs. spanish-style rice
24 crusty polenta , half-moons
12 slices firm large tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick, grilled
48 slices tomatillos (optional), husks removed , skewered, grilled
48 strips zucchini squash , sliced lengthwise, grilled or orange
24 fresh sage leaves (optional)
1-1/2 lb. mexican queso anejo , feta or pressed salted farmers cheese, sliced (optional)

Directions:

Ranchero onions: cut 1/2-inch of the tops of the onions and slightly trim root ends, but DO NOT cut into root base. Bloom onions in onion bloom machine, turn onions upside down and cut in half, carefully leaving root base on each half.
Line up onion halves cut side up at 45-degree angle in baking pan. Spoon tomatoes over onions. Sprinkle with chili powder, paprika, chiles. Cover and bake at 425°F for 30 to 45 minutes or until onions are tender in center, but petals still have body and stand upright.
For each serving, portion 4-1/2 oz. (1/2 cup) beans in center of plate. Set a ranchero onion half on beans. Fluff onion petals with fork and baste with pan juices. Surround with 3 oz. (1/2 cup) rice, 2 pieces of polenta, 1 slice tomato, 3 tomatillos and 3 or 4 slices of zucchini or bell pepper. Garnish with sage. Add 2 oz. queso anejo cheese, if desired.
Crusty polenta: Slice commercial polenta chub into 1/2-inch slices. Halve slices. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and broil until they start to brown.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2061.06 Kcal (8629 kJ)
Calories from fat	1134.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	126.04g	194%
Cholesterol	84.18mg	28%
Sodium	6051.17mg	252%
Potassium	1559.54mg	33%
Total Carbs	154.07g	51%
Sugars	14.76g	59%
Dietary Fiber	20.14g	81%
Protein	86.88g	174%
Vitamin C	45.9mg	76%
Iron	4.7mg	26%
Calcium	488.6mg	49%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	367.76 Kcal (1540 kJ)
Calories from fat	202.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.49g	194%
Cholesterol	15.02mg	28%
Sodium	1079.73mg	252%
Potassium	278.27mg	33%
Total Carbs	27.49g	51%
Sugars	2.63g	59%
Dietary Fiber	3.59g	81%
Protein	15.5g	174%
Vitamin C	8.2mg	76%
Iron	0.8mg	26%
Calcium	87.2mg	49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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