Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with some of our favorite Blendtec recipes for Mexican food and drinks! Have some of your own recipes? Share them with us in the comments below.
Salsa Verde
Ingredients
1½ lbs tomatillos, husked and rinsed
2 serrano peppers, stemmed
2 cloves garlic
2 chunks onion, approximately
¼ cup 1 bunch cilantro, approximately
1 cup cilantro leaves
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp grapeseed or safflower oil
See recipe page for instructions and nutrition information.
Guacamole Cheese Dip
Ingredients
8 oz Neufchâtel cheese
1½ avocados
2 green onions, trimmed and roughly chopped
2 oz shredded cheddar cheese
3 tbsp cilantro
⅛ tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp kosher or sea salt
⅛ tsp paprika
⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ tsp ground cumin
See recipe page for instructions and nutrition information.
Tomatillo Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
½ cup low-fat milk
1 medium tomatillo, husked and halved
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded
⅓ cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 cloves garlic
½ avocado
¼ tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp dried parsley
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp dried dill
⅛ tsp paprika
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
See recipe page for instructions and nutrition information.
Easy Salsa
Ingredients
4 oz canned green chilies, not drained
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 clove garlic, quartered
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp ground cumin
14½ oz can diced tomatoes, not drained
2 tbsp onion
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
See recipe page for instructions and nutrition information.
Roasted Red Enchilada Sauce
Ingredients
2 dried guajillo chilies
8 oz can tomato sauce
2 cups vegetable broth
1 clove garlic
1½ tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp canola oil
1½ tsp paprika
¼ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp ground cumin
See recipe page for instructions and nutrition information.
Piña Colada
Ingredients
3 fl oz light rum
⅓ cup coconut milk
3 tbsp agave nectar
1½ cups pineapple chunks
2 cups ice cubes
See recipe page for instructions and nutrition information.
Agua Fresca de Sandia
Ingredients
4 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed
2 tbsp agave nectar
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 cup ice cubes
See recipe page for instructions and nutrition information.
Horchata
Ingredients
½ cup almonds, soaked in 2 cups hot water for 3 hours and then drained
¼ cup cooked rice, rinsed after cooking
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp agave nectar
1 cup cold water
1 cup ice cubes
See recipe page for instructions and nutrition information.
Mango Margarita Ice Pops
Ingredients
½ cup mango yogurt
¼ cup ripe mango
1½ oz orange juice
3 tbsp lime juice
½ tbsp agave nectar
1½ oz tequila
½ oz triple sec berries or other fruit, optional
See recipe page for instructions and nutrition information.
Piña Colada Sherbet
Ingredients
⅔ cup full-fat coconut milk
½ small banana
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
4 tsp agave nectar
10½ oz frozen pineapple chunks, approximately
2½ c ⅔ cup ice cubes, approximately 5-6 ice cubes