LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- Chris Olsen from Botanica Gardens always has great advice on home and gardening projects.
This time he's helping you ring in the New Year in style with do-it-yourself hats. But first he has a delicious recipe for meatless breakfast tacos.
First Segment: Breakfast Tacos
Treat yourself or your guest to fresh, delightful, and delicious breakfast tacos. These tacos have some kick, but the hot sauce can be dialed back as needed. Subbing in cool Greek yogurt for sour cream eliminates almost all fat but you have some good protein.
Ingredients
2 fresh poblano chiles
1 Teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups drained canned red kidney beams, 1/4 cup liquid reserved
7 ounces cored fresh pinapple, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thing rings, rings then cut into 8 pieces.
2 to 4 tablespoons hot sauce,
8 soft corn tortillas (6 inches)
2/3 cup non fat Greek yogurt
1/3 cup cilantro leaves
Directions
Remove stems and seeds from peppers. Thinly slice peppers. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook peppers for about 3 minutes. Add scallions and cook for about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add beans, and cook until warmed throug, about 2 minutes. Add reserved canning liquid from beans, the pineapple, and 2 tablespoons of hot sauce. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, to keep warm.
Using tongs, hold tortillas over a gas flame until lightly toasted, about 30 seconds per side; transfer to a plate, and cover with a kitchen towel to keep warm. Fill tortillas with bean mixture. Top with yogurt, cilantro, and remaining 2 tablespons hot sauce which is optional.
Second Segment: Happy New Year Hats
Great project for children. Just pick up some plain plastic top hats, and assortment of stickers and numbers. Then go ahead and have each guest and children decorate their own hats. Then let the party begin!
Check out the video for step-by-step instructions! And you can always visit Chris at Botanica Gardens, located at 1601 Rebsamen Park Road, for help on any gardening projects.