Asadero Cheese Tacos with Salsa Verde Recipe

Mexican Food Journal
June 28, 2021
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An easy to prepare taco filling made with chunks of asadero cheese softened in a spicy roasted green tomato salsa served on warm corn tortillas. Garlic, cumin, and epazote add a deep herbal flavor to the salsa.

12 tacos
1 (¼ lb.) asadero Oaxaca, or panela cheese
1 lb. green tomatoes about 8 medium size
4 serrano chiles
¼ medium white onion about 2 ounces
1 clove garlic
¼ teaspoon whole cumin
3 fresh epazote leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
6 sprigs fresh cilantro makes about 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons cooking oil
½ cup water
1 teaspoon salt
12 corn tortillas

Making the Salsa Verde

  • In a dry medium-hot pan blacken the green tomatoes, onion, serrano chiles, and garlic. Leave the skin on the garlic. You will remove it after charring.
  • Cook...

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Nutritions

Calories
1053

Sodium
2819mg
117% DV

Fat
40g
62% DV

Protein
24g
49% DV

Carbs
171g
58% DV

Fiber
26g
106% DV