Savory Swiss Chard Vegetarian Tacos with crunchy caramelized onion, salty Queso Fresco and a bitey salsa. A delicious surprise for these easy, vegetarian Mexican tacos recipe.
Shit Happens
Well heck, this has been a couple of rough weeks for me. An inner ear situation has caused balance issues making me dizzier than all get out. Resulting in; missing four days work, numerous tests and trips back and forth to the doctor, not being able to drive, not being able to cook, no appetite and cancelling a trip to Portland to the IFBC (Food Blogger Conference), which I’ve had planned since March. This is all because I suffer from Meniere’s disease. No need to feel sorry for me, believe me, I’ve done enough of that for all of us. 🙂
Hopefully this latest experiment of medication has me back in the saddle. For the first time in two weeks, I’ve planned for a big juicy steak from the grill for dinner…and it actually sounds good. I believe things are looking up.
Let’s Cook Our Troubles Away
But enough about that Let’s make 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.
Dig in!
Recipe for Swiss Chard Vegetarian Tacos
I hope you give these Swiss Chard Tacos a try. And if you do, please come back and let me know how you liked it and give the recipe a star rating.
Your feedback is valuable to me for developing future recipes. And if you have a favorite vegetarian taco recipe, let me know, I’d love to give it a try.
More Fresh and Healthy Taco Recipes
- Roasted Bell Pepper Black Bean Chicken Tacos
- Roasted Green Chile Chicken Soft Tacos
- Chipotle Chicken Salad Tacos with Avocado
And check out all of my taco recipe in my Taco Recipes category
- 1 bunch Swiss Chard
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 whole sweet onion sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 Cup chicken broth
- salt
- 1 cup Mexican Queso Fresco crumbled
- 3/4 Cup Jarred Salsa
- Cut the chard crosswise into 1/2 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.
Looking for more Healthy Taco Recipes? You won’t want to miss:
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- Chorizo Potato Shiitake Mushroom Tacos
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Noble Pig - Cathy says
August 25, 2012 at 2:19 pmLeann…miss u here…you will be ok…my hubby has Menier’s…did I spell that right? Ha.
Larry says
August 25, 2012 at 2:19 pmI couldn’t wait to read this to see what a chard taco might be – It actually sounds good. I’d always go with the chipotle one. My daughter lives in the S.A. and I’ll see if she knows of it.
Larry says
August 25, 2012 at 2:20 pmI forgot to say I’m glad you are better and sorry you missed the blogger conference.
Cooking with Michele says
August 25, 2012 at 4:23 pmI haven’t been able to have swiss chard all summer (thanks to blood thinners after my surgery) but I just planted a bunch of fall greens and hope to be enjoying them by late September. This recipe looks perfect for my first harvest!
pam says
August 25, 2012 at 6:17 pmI hope you get better soon!!!
Renee G says
August 25, 2012 at 11:58 pmI’d love to try the Honey Roasted Pineapple flavor.
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mary jane s. says
August 26, 2012 at 1:32 amI would love to try the honey roaster chipotle sauce..it just sounds so yummy, would roast up some chicken or steak and slap it on..would love to get some too, from mary jane s. at momanddad00@clear.net!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Nancy says
August 26, 2012 at 6:51 amIs this where the term “dizzy blond” comes from? 😉 Seriously…I’m so sorry you went through this. That could not be fun and I know you were looking forward to the conference.
I would go for the mango…just because I love mango. But the chipotle also is appealing.
Hope you continue to feel better and better!
Nancy says
August 28, 2012 at 12:34 pmI finally figured out how to follow Texasbrew – so now maybe I’ll win some stuff!!
Jane says
August 26, 2012 at 9:00 amahhhh so sorry you have been sick and had to miss the conference!!! Boooooo! I think the honey roasted chipotle sounds awesome! So does swiss chard in the tacos … I have some of that in my garden so I will have to give this a try! Hope you are feeling better!
barbara n says
August 26, 2012 at 2:57 pmI love peaches so the Honey Roasted Peach would be my choice
Karen Harris says
August 27, 2012 at 6:59 amOh Lea Ann I am so sorry about your inner ear problem and having to cancel your trip! I hope you are better now. My mother had a problem with her inner ear so I know how terrible it can be.
Your tacos look great.
Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says
August 28, 2012 at 4:55 amI too am sorry to hear about your inner ear problem. That sounds very uncomfortable and I hope you’re better now. My husband jokes that if I’ve lost my appetite, I must be really, really sick.
Great give-away. They all sound good, but I’m always looking for new ways to use chipotle.
Sam
Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says
August 28, 2012 at 4:56 amI liked your page on Facebook. Love your timeline. It looks great.
Sam
Joanne says
August 28, 2012 at 5:01 amOh no! I hope that medication works and you feel better soon!! I made these tacos not too long ago and they are the best though I’m sure they’re even BETTER with that salsa to decorate them!
Jenn's Food Journey says
August 28, 2012 at 6:58 amOooh… swish chard tacos.. Love it!!
I think the salsa that sounds the best it the Hot Iron Habanero… but I’m a glutton for punishment 🙂
Hope you get to feeling better soon!
Cathy at Wives with Knives says
August 29, 2012 at 7:16 amYikes, Lea Ann, I do feel sorry for you. There is nothing worse than an ear ache. I hope you will try next year to make it to Portland. Although I feel like I already know you I would love to meet in person and swap foodie stories.
Chilebrown says
August 29, 2012 at 8:14 amWe really enjoyed these salsas. The Brownie was over the top delicious. Here was my full review of Texas Brew Salsa’s
.http://peppersandmore.com/2012/06/12/texas-brew/
Susan C says
August 29, 2012 at 1:17 pmApple Cinnamon! Unique – something I have never tried. Sounds delish!
Vickie says
August 29, 2012 at 1:29 pmYikes – I have had vertigo issues in the past, but not like that. I hope you’re feeling better! I love the idea of tacos with chard in them and I’d have to drizzle the Honey Roasted Mango on mine. I liked Texas Brew on Face Book – I’ve been “liking” you for a long time, woman! 🙂
Drick says
August 30, 2012 at 6:19 amgreat give-a-way and great recipe – love salsas and wish these were in our area – will have to look hard for them but I have not heard of these before now… so glad you are recovered, take care of yourself….
Lea Ann says
September 1, 2012 at 4:34 pmI can’t buy them here either. But I am going to order more. Very good. Thanks Drick.
Mary says
August 30, 2012 at 1:53 pmGlad you are feeling better. That brownie sounds over the top crazy!
Lea Ann says
September 1, 2012 at 4:33 pmThanks Mary. I’d love to try that Brownie. One of these days.
Susan says
September 5, 2012 at 1:32 pmI’m so sorry to read about your inner ear issues! Hope you are well on the road to recovery and sorry I’m missed your giveaway. They look like excellent products!
Chris says
September 8, 2012 at 1:24 pmSee? When I get behind on blogging, I miss out on cool giveaways like this! The tacos look delicious!
I hope you are rapidly improving!
Lea Ann says
September 9, 2012 at 12:56 pmThanks Chris.