Good Source of Folate Acid
One of the 13 essential vitamins needed for the body to function. You can find Folate in Asparagus, Broccoli, Beets, Brewer's yeast, Dried beans (cooked pinto, navy, kidney, and lima), Fortified cereals, Green, leafy vegetables (spinach and romaine lettuce), Lentils, Peanut butter, Wheat germ, Oranges and orange juice. Other fruits include cantaloupe, honeydew melon, oranges and orange and grapefruit juices, are also good sources of folate.
Serves 4
1 pound 93%-lean ground beef
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 jalapeño (stem and seeds removed)
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 16-ounce Las Palmas green chili enchilada sauce, mild
1/4 cup water
1 15-ounce can pinto, kidney or black beans, rinsed
Sour cream (optional)
Jalapeño corn bread (optional)
Tortillas or tortilla chips (optional)
Cook beef, bell pepper and onion in a large saucepan over medium heat, crumbling the meat with wooden spoon or potato masher until the meat is browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt; cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
Stir in salsa (or sauce) and water; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in beans and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Serve with sliced jalapeños and sour cream; jalapeño corn bread, tortillas or tortilla chips. Garnish with red bell pepper strips and chives.
Nutritional Information
Calories 387; Carbohydrates 0g; Cholesterol 29mg; Sugars 0g; Fiber 6g; Sodium: 516mg; Fat 8g; Protein 27g; 641 Potassium
* Source: Medicine Plus, Eating Well, Las Palmas Company
Folic is found in food folate, food fortified with folate, as well as, vitamin dietary supplements. With vitamin B12, folate helps create normal red blood cells.
Las Palmas has given cooks a way to add true, homemade Mexican flavor to all their meals for over 75 years. We use only the finest ingredients, like quality chiles, real tomatillos, and other ingredients and spices that have been part of Mexican cooking for centuries. And our recipes are derived from those passed down for generations. From our renowned enchilada and chili sauces, to our peppers, beans and more, you can be sure that when you cook with Las Palmas, you’re cooking up some authentic Mexican meals.
Las Palmas is “el verdadero sabor Mexicano,” the true Mexican flavor. I ought to know. I've been using Las Palmas all my cooking life, and now my children choose Los Palmas, too. This recipe is incredible, awesome, fantabulous. A total must make.