Tacos With Garlicky Mexican Greens

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 2
Tacos With Garlicky Mexican Greens
in Mexican

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 -10 corn tortillas ( plus a few extra , in case some break )
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt , plus more for blanching
6 cups loosely packed sliced swiss chard leaves ( one 12-ounce bunch , green or red )
1 tablespoon olives or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium white onion , sliced 1/4 inch thick
4 garlic cloves , peeled and finely chopped
1/4 cup finely crumbled mexican queso fresco
3/4 cup red roasted tomatillo salsa with chile , < a href= '' https : //www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/red-roasted-tomatillo-salsa-with-chiles-481115 '' > Red Roasted Tomatillo Salsa With Chiles < /a >
fresh cilantro , for garnishing

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
136
Sugar
2g
Fat
5.2g
Tacos with Garlicky Mexican Greens is a vegetarian option that's simple to make and delicious. The dish incorporates cooked green swiss chard, seasoned with olive oil, garlic, onion, and chile-enriched tomatillo salsa. Tacos are served with swiss chard mixtures, queso fresco, roasted tomatillo salsa, and cilantro leaves on soft corn tortillas. This dish will bring exotic Mexican flavors to your dinner table.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350.
2.Wrap tortillas tightly in aluminum foil and place them in the oven.
3.Roast for 15 minutes.
4.After that, turn off the oven and let the tortillas rest inside for an additional 5 minutes.
5.Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
6.Blanch the swiss chard leaves for 2 minutes and remove them from the pot.
7.Rinse them in cold water and then drain and squeeze out any excess water.
8.Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
9.Add sliced onion and 1/2 teaspoon of coarse salt and stir well.
10.Stir occasionally until the onion has softened.
11.Add garlic and cook until it is fragrant for about a minute.
12.Stir in swiss chard and cook until it is tender.
13.Take off heat and add additional salt if necessary.
14.Serve tortillas with the swiss chard mixture, crumbled queso fresco, rooster salsa, and cilantro.

PROS

These tacos are easy to make and a delicious vegetarian option.

Swiss chard is a superfood and is packed with nutrition.

Roasted tomatillo salsa adds a unique and tangy flavor to the dish.

CONS

Soft corn tortillas may become soggy when filled with ingredients like the swiss chard mixture.

Some people might find this recipe too spicy, but the level of heat can easily be adjusted by adding or subtracting red tomatillo salsa with chile.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Swiss chard in this recipe is a great source of vitamin K, A, and C.
The antioxidants in tomatillos have been linked to boosting the immune system and lowering the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer.

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