The Unconventional Taco

September 12, 2015

The Unconventional Taco has layers of flavor that perfectly complement each other. Pork Carnitas, Pico de gallo, creamy queso fresco, avocados, crema and handmade tortillas.

1 slow cooker recipe Pork Carnitas by Melissa d’Arabian-allow 7 hours 15 mins
1 can black beans, drained, rinsed, heated and then smashed slightly with a fork
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese
Pico de Gallo:
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium white onion, finely diced
1 lime, juiced
½ cup cilantro leaf, rinsed and chopped
1 red bed pepper, stemmed and diced
2 cherry peppers, seeded and minced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
Crema:
½ cup sour cream
½ cup half and half
1 lime, juiced
½ teaspoon harissa spice
Corn Masa tortilla boats:
2 cups instant corn masa flour (I used Maseca Maseca)
1 ½ cups water
2 tablespoons oil for frying

Prepare the Pork Carnitas slow cooker recipe by Melissa d’Arabian. Allow 7 hrs and 15 mins. Combine all Pico de Gallo ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well, cover and chill until ready. For the Crema,...
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Nutritions

Calories
1178

Sodium
927mg
38% DV

Fat
58g
90% DV

Protein
25g
50% DV

Carbs
65g
22% DV

Fiber
18g
72% DV