They relied on what they could grow and hunt as their primary food sources. Because it was easier to grow crops than to rely on animals, the Aztec diet was plant-based and focused on a few major foods. read more
The Aztec Indians were a simple people. They relied on what they could grow and hunt as their primary food sources. Because it was easier to grow crops than to rely on animals, the Aztec diet was plant-based and focused on a few major foods. read more
Corn was often ground into dough and made into tortillas. The Aztecs used whole corn kernels in a soup called pozole. It was common to make tamales by wrapping beans and vegetables in corn husks, then steaming them. The Aztecs used the beans from the cacao tree to make a drink similar to chocolate. read more