Latin American Foods

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  1. 3. word for "beans" in Spanish
  2. 5. a medium-sized, green, and mild pepper
  3. 7. a popular rice and beans dish from Central America
  4. 8. Spanish word for "cheese"
  5. 10. word for "rice" in Spanish
  6. 12. red main ingredient in pico de gallo
  7. 13. a milk-based caramel used in Latin American desserts; the filling in alfajores
  8. 15. a small, dark green spicy pepper
  9. 16. white vegetable ingredient in pico de gallo and guacamole; makes you cry when you cut it
  10. 17. a green citrus fruit
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  1. 1. an avocado-based dip from Mexico
  2. 2. shortbread cookies with dulce de leche filling, popular in South America
  3. 4. a green herb that is an ingredient in pico de gallo and guacamole
  4. 6. a seasoning that helps enhance natural flavors
  5. 9. word for "food" in Spanish
  6. 11. a fresh salsa eaten with tortilla chips
  7. 14. corn or flour, this flat bread is the basis for quesadillas and tacos