Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a national holiday in Mexico, but it might as well be one in the US! This year we’re celebrating Citrus de Mayo! Inspired by citrus fruits, like limes and oranges, we’ve come up with delicious ways to use them in this holiday’s recipes. Citrus fruits are RM3 approved so it’s time to squeeze and celebrate!
Mexican Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
- ¼ medium white onion
- ½ lime
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 large cauliflower head
- 1 ½ diced tomatoes
- Sprinkle of salt to taste
Directions
Cut the cauliflower into florets, and put into the food processor. Afterwards, grate the cauliflower into rice-like pieces. Set aside. Sauté onion and garlic in zero calorie non-stick cooking spray. Add in cauliflower rice until it’s slightly crisp. Finally, add crushed tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste, and squeeze lime for extra flavor.
Spicy Shrimp Taco Lettuce Wraps & Salsa
Ingredients
Spicy Shrimp Taco Lettuce Wraps
- 1 lb. of medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp. chili powder
- ½ tsp. cumin
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1 lime
- 1 head of romaine lettuce
Salsa
- 1 tomato
- ½ onion
- ¼ cup of cilantro leaves
- 1 tbsp. of lime
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Directions
Grab a medium bowl and whisk together olive oil, cumin, chili powder, garlic, and salt. Mix in shrimp until it is covered. Throw mixture into a skillet on high heat for 2-3 minutes per side or until shrimp is cooked thoroughly. Set aside.
Dice the onion and tomato. In a medium bowl, combine onion, tomato, and cilantro. Add lime juice and sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. Mix and set aside.
Place two romaine lettuce leaves on top of each other. Put 4-5 shrimp pieces on the lettuce and top with the salsa!
Orange Lime Mojito Mocktail
Ingredients
- ½ of an orange
- ½ of lime
- 4 mint leaves
- ½ cup crushed ice
- ½ cup club soda
- ½ cup water
Directions
Muddle and mash the fresh mint leaves and lime wedges together. Add the mixture into a tall glass. Add juice from the orange and stir. Finally, add crushed ice, water, and club soda. Enjoy!
