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Corn Tacos

Warm corn tortillas filled with melty cheese and sweet, caramelized onions. A simple, satisfying vegetarian taco that comes together quickly for a weeknight dinner.

Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
350
Protein
12g
Corn Tacos
comfort foodMexicanvegetariancheesecrispysoftweeknighttaco

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Slice the 2 onions thinly. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and 0.5 tsp salt, stirring to coat.

  2. Step 2

    Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until they are deeply golden and caramelized, about 20 minutes. If they start to stick, add a splash of water.

  3. Step 3

    While the onions cook, warm the 8 corn tortillas. Wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds, or heat them one by one in a dry skillet until soft and pliable.

  4. Step 4

    Once the onions are done, push them to one side of the skillet. Add 1 tbsp butter to the empty side and let it melt.

  5. Step 5

    Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle with a generous handful of the 2 cups shredded cheese, and top with a spoonful of the caramelized onions.

  6. Step 6

    Fold the tortilla in half and press down gently. Cook until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is lightly crisp, about 2 minutes per side.

  7. Step 7

    Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and onions. Serve hot, with salsa, sour cream, or hot sauce if you like.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet
  • spatula
  • knife
  • cutting board

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