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

Ingredients
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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