Express
Southwest-Style Queso Fundido Flatbreads
with corn and crispy jalapeños
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
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Over 30g proteinVegetarian

Chef
Jimmy Shay
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 15½ oz. Black Beans
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- 1 Poblano Pepper
- 3 oz. Corn Kernels
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- 2 Green Onions
- 2 tsp. Taco Seasoning
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving) DOLwbrq8
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Calories840
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Carbohydrates103g
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Net Carbs98g
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Fat34g
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Protein30g
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Sodium2370mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Small Pot
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Potato Masher
- 1 Colander/Strainer
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.
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If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Prepare Green Onions and Make Mashed Beans
Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.
Drain and rinse beans in a colander/strainer.Place a small pot over medium heat.Add beans, half the taco seasoning (reserve remaining for vegetables), and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pot. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, add sour cream and coarsely mash until chunky.If too thick, add water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Remove from burner.While beans cook, continue recipe. -
2 Cook the Vegetables
Stem poblano peppers, seed, and cut into 1/2" dice. Poblano peppers can vary in spice level; most are mild, but a few can be quite hot. Wash hands and cutting board after prepping.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.Add poblanos (to taste), corn, white portions of green onions, remaining taco seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until vegetables are tender, 3-5 minutes.Remove from burner.While vegetables cook, continue recipe. -
3 Make the Cheese Sauce
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, and 6 Tbsp. water. Cover with a damp paper towel.
Microwave covered until heated through, 1-2 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Stir in shredded cheese until melted and combined. Set aside. -
4 Toast the Flatbreads
Place flatbreads on prepared baking sheet, flat-side up.
Broil under hot broiler until flatbread edges begin to brown, 1-2 minutes.Don't text and broil! Keep an eye on oven as flatbreads may burn easily under broiler.Carefully remove from oven.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping flatbreads with mashed beans, vegetables (to taste), then cheese sauce. Garnish with green portions of green onions and crispy jalapeños (to taste). Bon appétit!
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