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Chef Akhtar Nawab is chef and owner of Alta Calidad in New York and Otra Vez in New Orleans. He is also a founding partner and CEO of Hospitality HQ (HHQ), a creative consulting and management group that offers bespoke solutions for culinary-driven concepts across the country. Nawab&rsquo;s innovative cooking has earned him critical praise throughout the years, beginning with his experience in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurants like Gramercy Tavern, Craftbar, and Craft. The Kentucky-bred chef of Indian heritage has embraced Mexican cuisine, connecting the layered, complex cooking and ingredients of Mexico with the Indian food he grew up eating. Nawab&rsquo;s debut cookbook, Good For You: Bold Flavors with Benefits, was published in August 2020.&nbsp;
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Chef Akhtar Nawab is chef and owner of Alta Calidad in New York and Otra Vez in New Orleans. He is also a founding partner and CEO of Hospitality HQ (HHQ), a creative consulting and management group that offers bespoke solutions for culinary-driven concepts across the country. Nawab&rsquo;s innovative cooking has earned him critical praise throughout the years, beginning with his experience in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurants like Gramercy Tavern, Craftbar, and Craft. The Kentucky-bred chef of Indian heritage has embraced Mexican cuisine, connecting the layered, complex cooking and ingredients of Mexico with the Indian food he grew up eating. Nawab&rsquo;s debut cookbook, Good For You: Bold Flavors with Benefits, was published in August 2020.&nbsp;
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Chef Akhtar Nawab is chef and owner of Alta Calidad in New York and Otra Vez in New Orleans. He is also a founding partner and CEO of Hospitality HQ (HHQ), a creative consulting and management group that offers bespoke solutions for culinary-driven concepts across the country. Nawab&rsquo;s innovative cooking has earned him critical praise throughout the years, beginning with his experience in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurants like Gramercy Tavern, Craftbar, and Craft. The Kentucky-bred chef of Indian heritage has embraced Mexican cuisine, connecting the layered, complex cooking and ingredients of Mexico with the Indian food he grew up eating. Nawab&rsquo;s debut cookbook, Good For You: Bold Flavors with Benefits, was published in August 2020.&nbsp;
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Chef Akhtar Nawab is chef and owner of Alta Calidad in New York and Otra Vez in New Orleans. He is also a founding partner and CEO of Hospitality HQ (HHQ), a creative consulting and management group that offers bespoke solutions for culinary-driven concepts across the country. Nawab&rsquo;s innovative cooking has earned him critical praise throughout the years, beginning with his experience in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurants like Gramercy Tavern, Craftbar, and Craft. The Kentucky-bred chef of Indian heritage has embraced Mexican cuisine, connecting the layered, complex cooking and ingredients of Mexico with the Indian food he grew up eating. Nawab&rsquo;s debut cookbook, Good For You: Bold Flavors with Benefits, was published in August 2020.&nbsp;
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with Turmeric-Coconut Rice & Cucumber Raita

Tandoori Chicken Turmeric-Coconut Rice

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Tandoori Grilled Chicken

Lamb Kebab with Turmeric Hummus

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Guajillo Beef and Cheese Enchiladas

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Pork Al Pastor Tacos

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Plant-Based Chicken Tinga Tacos with Guacamole

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Chicken Tinga Tacos

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Chicken Korma

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Baked Cod with Shiitake Mushrooms

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Baked Shrimp Chile Relleno

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Beef and Potato Enchiladas

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Beef Barbacoa Tacos

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Blackened Spicy Chicken and Farro Bowl

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Charred Steak Burrito

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Chia-Crusted Salmon

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Chicken Piperade with Stewed Peppers

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Chicken Tikka Masala and Roasted Chickpea Daal

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Cod with Snow Peas Bokchoy

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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wrap

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Crispy Chicken Katsu with Hot Honey

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Fish Taco with Pistachio Mole

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Flank Steak with Brussels Sprouts

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Gluten-Free Chicken Katsu with Hot Honey

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Grilled Hanger Steak with Asparagus

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Grilled Steak and Egg Breakfast Burrito

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Halibut with Coconut Sauce

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Indian-Spiced Roasted Cauliflower

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Kashmiri Chicken Curry with Naan Bread

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Lamb Moussaka with Eggplant

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Mediterranean Grilled Chicken

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Mexican Beef Short Ribs

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Oven-Roasted Turkey Meatballs

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Petit Bistro Steak with Mushroom Au Jus

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Roasted Chicken Thighs with Pumpkin Seed Mole

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Saag Paneer

Shrimp and Smoked Andouille Sausage Jambalaya

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Spicy Mexican Chorizo Burrito

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Steak and Egg Breakfast Burrito

Fish Taco and Pistachio Mole

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Roasted Chicken with Green Mole 

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Tatemada Barbacoa (Mexican Braised Brisket) Tacos

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Grilled Chicken with Spicy Red Curry

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Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya

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Spicy Chorizo and Black Bean Tacos

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Grilled Chicken with Spicy Red Curry Sauce

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Southwest Turkey and Black Bean Chili

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Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Tikka Masala Sauce

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Chicken Katsu with Brussels Sprout Slaw and Hot Honey

Harvest Quinoa and Roasted Veggie Bowl

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Seared Pork Loin with Roasted Apples

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Spicy Beef Birria Tacos

Tandoori Chicken & Chickpea Daal

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Cuban-Style Pork Pernil with Garlicky Mojo

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Spicy Chicken Vindaloo

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Spicy Beef Vindaloo

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Spicy Lamb Vindaloo

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Mexican-Style Beef Stew

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Ras El Hanout-Roasted Salmon

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Butter Chicken & Kale-Cilantro Saag

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Barramundi in Mushroom XO Sauce

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Beef Tinga Tacos

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Grilled Mojo De Ajo Flank Steak

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Ponzu Baked Swai Fish

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Crispy Chicken Katsu with Mashed Potatoes, Broccolini and Hot Honey

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Chia-Crusted Salmon & Chermoula

Keto Barramundi with Coconut Curry

Lamb & Eggplant Moussaka

Lamb Burger with Tzatziki

Kale & Cilantro Saag Paneer

Akhtar Nawab

2% Or Less Of Natural Flavors

Arbol Chiles

An excellent way to add flavor to your dishes protecting your heart! Black pepper is the world's most traded spice and it has been used since antiquity for both its flavor and its antibacterial properties. The distinctive pungency of black pepper is due to the chemical piperine which has analgesic properties. Moreover, one tablespoon of ground black pepper contains moderate amounts of vitamin K (13% of the daily value or DV), iron (10% DV) and manganese (18% DV), with trace amounts of other essential nutrients, and dietary fiber. 

Black Pepper

As all vegetables, carrots don´t have cholesterol but yes they do have lots of nutrients for you! They are an excellent source of beta-carotene, a pigment which has antioxidant properties and is the primary source of provitamin A. The body has the ability to convert beta-carotene into Vitamin A (retinol), which has multiple functions such as growth and development, reproduction, improving vision and boosting the immune system. Furthermore, carrots have other nutrients such as potassium and dietary fiber.

Carrots

Celery is an excellent source of vitamin K and molybdenum. It is a very good source of folate, potassium, dietary fiber, manganese and pantothenic acid. Celery is also a good source of vitamin B2, copper, vitamin C, vitamin B6, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids).

Celery

The health benefits of chicken include its good supply of protein content, the supply of essential vitamins and minerals, benefits in losing weight, cholesterol control, blood pressure control, and a reduced risk of cancer. Chicken is the most common type of poultry in the world.

Chicken

Chicken Base

Here are the six major bone broth benefits. Protects Joints. ... Good for the Gut. ...Maintains Healthy Skin. .Supports Immune System Function. Boosts Detoxification. Aids the Metabolism and Promotes Anabolism.

Chicken Broth

Chicken Fat

Health benefits of cilantro leaves (coriander) Cilantro herb is very low in calories and contains no cholesterol. However, its deep-green leaves possess good amounts of antioxidants, essential oils, vitamins, and dietary fiber, which may help reduce LDL or "bad cholesterol" levels in the blood.

Cilantro

Cinnamon Stick

Medicinal properties and health benefits of cloves. The active principles in the clove are known to have antioxidant, antiseptic, local anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, rubefacient (warming and soothing), carminative and anti-flatulent properties. The spice contains health benefiting essential oils such as eugenol.

Cloves

Some newer research suggests when included in a well-balanced diet, corn oil may have comparable or possibly greater, health benefits when juxtaposed with olive oil. Both corn and olive oil are made up of mostly unsaturated fats. Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are often described as “healthy fats.

Corn Oil

The dietary guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's MyPlate website suggest people to eat several servings of grains each day -- six ounces for women and seven for men to be exact. Adding corn tortillas to your diet helps you reach your daily recommended intake. Even though corn tortillas have an impressive nutritional profile, they do have some drawbacks. For example, they're moderately high in calories at 218 calories per 2-ounce serving, which is the equivalent of two 6-inch tortillas.

Corn Tortillas

The health benefits of cumin include its ability to aid in digestion, improve immunity and treat piles, insomnia, respiratory disorders, asthma, bronchitis, common cold, lactation, anemia, skin disorders, boils and cancer.

Cumin

The health benefits of cumin include its ability to aid in digestion, improve immunity and treat piles, insomnia, respiratory disorders, asthma, bronchitis, common cold, lactation, anemia, skin disorders, boils and cancer.Many of you might remember having hated those curries and soups which had roasted or fried cumin ...

Cumin Seeds

Disodium Guanylate

Disodium Inosinate

Dried Guajillo Peppers

Oregano contains: fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin E, iron, calcium, omega fatty acids, manganese, and typtophan. Oregano is also a rich source of: Vitamin K - an important vitamin which promotes bone growth, the maintenance of bone density, and the production of blood clotting proteins.

Dried Oregano

One of the Mediterranean´s diet main ingredients, extra virgin olive oil provides a special flavor and aroma to each dish while adding no cholesterol and almost no saturated fat. It has omega-9 monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) which may help to lower total blood cholesterol and "bad cholesterol" (LDL) while increasing "good cholesterol" (HDL), therefore contributing to decreasing the risk of heart disease and other chronic diseases. Moreover, it has vitamin E which is known to have antioxidant properties by protecting cells from free radicals. This vitamin is also involved in the immune function and other metabolic processes. That the oil is Virgin means that it has undergone less industrial processing, it is more natural. Therefore all its nutritional and organoleptic properties remain intact for your body to take advantage off!! 

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Known for its unique aroma and its strong, spicy flavor that mellows and sweetens with its cooking, garlic is one of the most popular ingredients in all cuisines. Some studies have shown that it has antibacterial and potential anticancer properties. Other investigations state that it may also help regulate blood pressure and make blood thinner, thus protecting the heart. So go ahead and spice up your life with garlic!

Garlic

Golden and regular raisins are nearly identical in terms of most nutrients and daily value. A 1.5-ounce, single-serving box of either provides about 130 calories, 1.7 grams of fiber, 1.5 grams of protein and 25.5 grams of natural sugar.

Golden Raisins

 The fiber content is very high, and it also provides some of your daily protein requirements. They also act as an easy source for acquiring vitamins like A, C, K, B6, and folic acid. In terms of minerals, green beans are a good source of calcium, silicon, iron, manganese, potassium, and copper.

Green Beans

In meatballs, hamburgers or tacos, ground beef has become a key ingredient in the American cuisine. Ground beef is full of high-quality proteins (20grams per 100g serving) to help your body maintain most of its functions. It also provides a bunch of iron to maintain you strong and without anemia. Thus, it has several B-complex vitamins, such as niacin and B12, and other vital minerals such as phosphorus, selenium and Zinc. This last one is fundamental for the good health of your immune system, cell growth and for modulating the action of insulin.

Ground Beef

Hydrolyzed Corn Protein

Hydrolyzed Soy

Also known as koshering salt, it is specially recognized because of its flake-like shape. Even though all three salts- sea, table and kosher- contain the same amount of sodium per gram, kosher salt yields less sodium per tablespoon because of its coarser grain. In other words, it enhances the flavor of each ingredient while protecting your heart from an excessive sodium intake!!

Kosher Salt

As a refreshing drink, lemonade helps you stay calm and cool. The health benefits of it are due to its many nourishing nutrients such as vitamin C and potassium while having no fat and therefore no cholesterol.  Unlike most animals, humans are not able to synthesize vitamin C, so it becomes a crucial dietary component. Also recognized as ascorbic acid, it is mostly known because of its antioxidant properties, but it also helps in the synthesis of collagen (growth and repair of connective tissue), the healing of wounds, and the functioning of the immune system. Vitamin C is also very important in a vegetarian diet as it helps absorb the iron in plant-based foods. Half a cup of lemon juice covers approximately a 77% of vitamin´s C daily recommendation. 

Lemon Juice

Every time you drink a glass of lime juice, you not only quench your thirst, you also give your body a lot of health benefits. One of them is for your skin care, constipation, blood pressure control , respiratory problem... just to name a few. 

Lime Juice

Maltodextrin

Natural Extractives Of Turmeric And Annatto

Red onions also contain plenty of vitamins and minerals, including folate, thiamine, calcium, magnesium, potassium, manganese and vitamins C, K and B-6. Consuming foods with a variety of nutrients helps keep the body healthy on a day-to-day basis and may help prevent chronic disease.

Onions

Pepper Jack cheese is a delightful kick in the mouth. The cheese is spicy from the addition of fiery jalapeños and habeñeros, with that classic sharp cheesy taste to round it out. Not for the faint of heart,  this cheese is best made using a water-bath setup or a double boiler.

Pepper Jack

Health Benefits of Poblanos. Nutritional information for one pepper: 48 calories, 3.7 grams of fiber, 2 grams of protein, 1.4 grams of fat (trace saturated), 7 milligrams of sodium, and 0 cholesterol.

Poblano Peppers

Potato starch is starch extracted from potatoes. The cells of the root tubers of the potato plant contain starch grains (leucoplasts). 

Potato Starch

Our food ranking system qualified potatoes as a very good source of vitamin B6 and a good source of potassium, copper, vitamin C, manganese, phosphorus, niacin, dietary fiber, and pantothenic acid. Potatoes also contain a variety of phytonutrients that have antioxidant activity.

Potatoes

Guajillo Beef and Cheese Enchiladas

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Guajillo Beef and Cheese Enchiladas

byAkhtar Nawab

Why everybody loves this meal

Fresh ready-to-eat meals crafted by amazing chefs delivered to your door.

Nutritional Info

Heating Instructions

We’re CookUnity, a chef collective.

How it works

Akhtar's Favorites

by
Akhtar Nawab

Fresh ready-to-eat meals crafted by amazing chefs
delivered to your door.