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Quelites are typically prepared and eaten separately, not together.
Quelites are typically prepared and eaten separately, not together.
False (B)
Preparation methods for quelites are the same across all regions in Mexico.
Preparation methods for quelites are the same across all regions in Mexico.
False (B)
Quelites are commonly used in making soups and stews, but not in quesadillas.
Quelites are commonly used in making soups and stews, but not in quesadillas.
False (B)
The flavors of quelites become milder as they mature.
The flavors of quelites become milder as they mature.
Quelites are not valued for their health benefits.
Quelites are not valued for their health benefits.
Quelites can be prepared and eaten together, whether grown in fields, harvested from the wild, or collected from city sidewalk cracks.
Quelites can be prepared and eaten together, whether grown in fields, harvested from the wild, or collected from city sidewalk cracks.
Preparation methods for quelites are consistent across all regions in Mexico.
Preparation methods for quelites are consistent across all regions in Mexico.
Quelites can be sautéed, wilted, fried, blanched, and used in soups, stews, quesadillas, sauces, moles, and more.
Quelites can be sautéed, wilted, fried, blanched, and used in soups, stews, quesadillas, sauces, moles, and more.
As quelites mature, their flavors become spicier and more intense.
As quelites mature, their flavors become spicier and more intense.
Quelites are not valued for their health benefits like their abundance of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Quelites are not valued for their health benefits like their abundance of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
