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Quelites are typically prepared and eaten separately, not together.
False
Preparation methods for quelites are the same across all regions in Mexico.
False
Quelites are commonly used in making soups and stews, but not in quesadillas.
False
The flavors of quelites become milder as they mature.
False
Quelites are not valued for their health benefits.
False
Quelites can be prepared and eaten together, whether grown in fields, harvested from the wild, or collected from city sidewalk cracks.
True
Preparation methods for quelites are consistent across all regions in Mexico.
False
Quelites can be sautéed, wilted, fried, blanched, and used in soups, stews, quesadillas, sauces, moles, and more.
True
As quelites mature, their flavors become spicier and more intense.
False
Quelites are not valued for their health benefits like their abundance of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
False
Test your knowledge on the evolution of Mexican cuisine from its origins among indigenous peoples to the present day. Explore how staple dishes like al pastor tacos and burritos have transformed over the centuries.
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