Savory Swiss Chard Vegetarian Tacos with crunchy fried onion, salty Queso Fresco and a bitey salsa. A delicious surprise for this 30 minute dinner, vegetarian Mexican tacos recipe.
This very unique and surprisingly delicious healthy vegetarian tacos recipe compliments of Rick Bayless.
I don’t know exactly how it happened, but I’ve become a big fan of Swiss Chard. It could be an attraction to those huge dark green leaves with striking red stalks. For sure, the fact that it’s easy to cook and the texture is pleasing. And it’s a great way to get those vitamins.
These vegetarian tacos with Swiss Chard bring some flavor to those soft corn tortillas. Simply flavored with salsa and Mexican cheese, these are easy enough for a weeknight meal.
This recipe calls to be topped with a dollop of salsa. If you’re looking for a great homemade salsa, you won’t want to miss my Essential Mexican Restaurant Style Salsa. Or use your favorite good quality jarred salsa.
HOW TO WARM AND SOFTEN CORN TORTILLAS
With a microwave oven: Drizzle about three tablespoons of water over a clean kitchen towel. Wrap your corn tortillas in the towel. Slide the package into a gallon sized plastic bag. Don’t seal the bag. Microwave the tortillas at 50% power for four minutes. This creates a steamy packet. Let sit 2 -3 minutes inside package before using.
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Recipe for Swiss Chard Vegetarian Tacos
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Swiss Chard Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Swiss Chard
- 1 ½ Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 whole sweet onion sliced ¼ inch thick
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ Cup chicken broth
- salt
- 1 cup Mexican Queso Fresco crumbled
- ¾ Cup Jarred Salsa
Instructions
- Cut the chard crosswise into ½ inch slices. In a large skillet, heat the oil on medium high. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently until golden brown but still crunchy, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and stir for a few seconds, until aromatic. Add broth, salt to taste and the greens. Reduce heat, cover, and cook greens until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Uncover pan and raise the heat to medium high and cook, stirring continually until mixture is nearly dry.
- Serve with warm corn tortillas, crumbled cheese, salsa, cilantro and raw sliced onion rings.
Nutrition
Swiss Chard Tacos … They’re What’s For Dinner
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See? When I get behind on blogging, I miss out on cool giveaways like this! The tacos look delicious!
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Thanks Chris.
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Glad you are feeling better. That brownie sounds over the top crazy!
Thanks Mary. I’d love to try that Brownie. One of these days.