The word fiesta is overused in the Mexican food world (by me all the time) so I feel like it doesn’t have much weight here.
BUT THIS WAS A FIESTA!
Hillary came over tonight because we wanted to watch LOST she had a new recipe to try. She had these wontons filled with a festive mixture last weekend and looked up the recipe. Coincidentally MamaPea made a very similar dish today!
Hillary’s version was super easy.
She started with Nasoya wontons and put them in mini muffin cups
Then we made a mixture of a can of black beans, about 4 ounces of grated cheddar, 1/2 a can of corn, a whole chopped tomato, a whole de-seeded and chopped jalapeno and some Southwestern spice seasoning. All mixed up.
Then we filled the cups –
And baked at 400* for 9 minutes. No more, no less!
SOOOO delicious!
So fun to eat!
Especially when I topped each one with a little guac and greek yogurt! Gah those garnishes make everything right.
We had roasted sweet potatoes on the side (400* for about 20 minutes tossed in olive oil, cinnamon, salt and cayenne)
And an array of salsas and chips – if we were still hungry! [We were – just a little]
After 2 episodes of LOST (Matt got home just in time!), Hillary brought out a papaya (themed appropriately for the tropical series!) and I brought out my neglected Cacao Bliss chocolate coconut butter and we had an amazing dessert!
Hillary tossed the papaya in lime juice first. I had never had it at home, and boy was this good! Very refreshing and pretty healthy on the dessert spectrum.
Headed up to bed – my next series [The Hunger Games Catching Fire] has lured me in as well. I’ve been reading an hour a night for the past 3 nights!
[email protected] says
Cute little cups! I have yet to try chocolate coconut butter. I feel like I am majorly missing out. Must find!
Krissy - Shiawase Life says
I have to admit that I just finished the Hunger Games Trilogy! The first was the easiest to get though, the last has a lot of re-reading (for me) because I was confused 😉
Erin Motz says
Wow! What gorgeous colors! I’ve made these before but it’s been quite a while… I think I’m overdue for something pretty on my plate anyway 😉 and when do you NOT need an excuse to have a fiesta?!
kathleen @ the daily crumb says
what a fun recipe! i swear pretty food tastes better 🙂
Katie says
Look at those little wonton cups!! What a good idea to use them for Mexican!
Jenny says
I love nasoya wontons. Much thicker than others, which means they can be used for ravioli as well. Also make prettier wonton cups because you have more control with them than you would the thinner versions.
Kinley @ Better Off Barefoot says
I am re-reading Hunger Games and am on the third one. I forgot how much I LOVE those books and can’t put them down 🙂
HilJo says
just reread, SO GOOD!!!!!!!!! I have convinced several of my fellow grad students that they need to read them, and it is so satisfying to hear their excitement and love of the books!!
Jana @ Newly Wife Healthy Life says
Looks so good and so easy.. I am thinking a fun Super Bowl app..? 🙂
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
Very cute dinner. Bite-sized stuff is always way more fun to eat 🙂
Luv What You Do says
We love a fiesta here but I have never used the cups. What a fabulous idea!
Looks like a fantastic dinner!
Molly @ RDexposed says
I was just thinking about doing a dinner like this! Greek yogurt is such an under-rated topping!
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says
Papaya is among the very few fruits that I can’t stand!!! It just tastes like soap to me! But I think I could learn to like it with some of the cacao bliss on top…that stuff is heavenly!!
Jennifer says
Oh me too. I love most fruit but I can’t stand papaya.
Lennis says
I think for me its the smell. I have to get past the smell in order to eat it. I’m hispanic and my parents eat that stuff all the time, tossing in lime and a little chili does the trick for me!! Coincidentally my son who is 4 years old loves papaya just plain, go figure!
Pat says
We were in Hawaii the first 3 weeks of January – we had papayas fresh off the tree every day! Yum,
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
Both yours and Mama Pea’s look delicious!!
[email protected] Nutrition with Sydney says
Mmmmm:) These little taco cups are going to make a great addition to the spread this Sunday for the SuperBowl! (Not that I care much about the game, just a great opportunity to try lots of fun new treats like this one!) Thanks for sharing 🙂
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Who doesn’t love a great fiesta with friends?! Looks like a delicious and entertaining night!
Sara says
thosewonton cups look like a great idea for a healthy superbowl party platter — thanks for the idea!
Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says
Yum! How fun is that! Really want to try roasted sweet potatoe with cinnamon, cayenne and salt combo…sounds delish!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
Fresh papaya and chocolate cocao butter- refreshing and out of the ordinary dessert.
And those wonton cups…I have recently hopped on board the puff pastry train, stuffing and puffing with all different kinds of things. Your cups look awesome. Less breading, more filling/veggies, which for me is the best way!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
That looks SO good!!
Julie says
Those look fantastic. I never thought of baking those wontons!
Kerry @ Totes My Oats says
Such a colorful, pretty dish! That cantaloupe looks great too 🙂
Kerry @ Totes My Oats says
um papaya? totally just looked at the picture haha
Khushboo says
I saw this similar idea on pinterest…bookmarked it for a rainy day 😀
[email protected] for the Soul says
I like those cup ideas! They look super easy and healthy~
Mama Pea says
Muy bueno, mi amiga!
lindsay says
what a great idea with the muffin cups~ we will repeat that soon! We need a lil tropical get away as it has dropped to 5below in Seoul….brrrrr!!?
Michelle (Better with Berries) says
Love those little Mexican cups! I’m honestly not a fan of making tacos (I don’t know why!) even though I do enjoy eating them. These may become my substitute!
Erika - The Teenage Taste says
I love Mexican so I was absolutely drooling over your dinner! That mound of guac was calling my name! 😉
Simply Life says
I love the wonton idea! We often do these with phyllo dough!
Kristen @ Change of Pace says
I saw those cups on mama peas blog. Well cups like that. They are so cute and look so delicious!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
Okay those look absolutely delicious – I’m all about mexican fiestas! I actually just made a mango avocado relish and have been putting it on everything my mouth will come in contact to. So good!
Tabitha (From Single to Married) says
LOVE these little fiestas – perfect for the upcoming Super Bowl!
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
So cute!! Love it 🙂
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
Your dinner looks great! That is the perfect idea for appetizers or for entertaining! They are so cute 🙂 Guacamole makes everything better. It’s just that good.
Emily says
Wow, that looks like a super easy recipe. Wonton wrappers are on my grocery list already this week, and now there is another reason for it!
[email protected] Broken Cookies Don't Count says
Those little cups certainly do look easy and they sound tasty, too!
[email protected] Flying ONION says
Look how cute! I love it. 😀
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning says
Beth (of Beth’s Journey) had a very similar recipe a few days ago. I have wonton wrappers at home that I bought to make dessert raviolis a while ago that need to be used up (if they’re still good!) and really like this idea (though I don’t have a mini muffin tin).
I’m not a papaya fan- it’s one of the few fruits that I’m not crazy about. Maybe with lime juice (um, and chocolate!) I’d like it better…
Angel7 says
Guac is such a great garnish!!! I <3 eating avocadoes plain! They taste sooo healthy and good!
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Jules @ La Petite Maison Verte says
I love to make those little baked wonton cups and fill ’em up with dessert-y things like homemade pudding or custard and sliced fruit. Good for portion control, that is, if you can eat just one or two 🙂
Sarah says
love this idea as a Super Bowl finger food!
p.s. wish I liked papaya.
Enjoy your book
Amy says
Just found your blog the other day. Love it!! I live in Fluvanna so it’s great to see the shops in C’ville I haven’t tried. Great Harvest is first on my list. “Real Food” is one of my passions as well. I just wish my family would jump on board with me and live a healthier life. You are what you eat 🙂
KathEats says
Welcome Amy!
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
Those look great! Very Super Bowlish.
Cait's Plate says
I wanted them when I saw Mama Pea’s post earlier today and now I want them even more! These look awesome!
Jenny says
Looks like fun, Beth just posted a similar recipe last week. Looks like everyone’s in the fiesta mood!
http://bethsjourney.com/new-recipe-mexican-wonton-bites/
modernworkinggirl says
Not only do they look delicious, but they make for beauuuutiful photos!
[New Balance] Nicole says
Sounds like a perfectly splendid dinner to me! Yum!
Nasoya says
What a delicious post! Thanks for using Nasoya won ton wraps. I just posted the recipe on our Facebook site to share with others. what a perfect Game Day snack!
Nasoya
Milli says
Oh my goodness..those “fiesta cups” look incredible. I’m thinking I may have to replicate for the Super Bowl. As always, thanks for sharing.
~Christy says
Finished the series — a very good read. Enjoyed it bunches. Your fiesta looks amazing. What fun! 🙂