Best 8 Grated Squash Corn And Tomatillo Tacos Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to creating delicious and vibrant "Grated Squash, Corn, and Tomatillo Tacos." This delightful dish combines the sweetness of squash, the crunchiness of corn, the tanginess of tomatillos, and the warmth of Mexican spices, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned home chef or just starting your culinary journey, this article will provide you with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and ingredient recommendations to ensure you create the most flavorful and satisfying grated squash, corn, and tomatillo tacos.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRATED SQUASH, CORN AND TOMATILLO TACOS



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Once you've made the tomatillo salsa, this light filling is very quick to put together.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 10 to 12 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or sunflower oil
1 small red onion, chopped
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 3 serrano or jalapeño chiles, minced (to taste)
1 pound summer squash, grated
Kernels from 2 ears of corn
1/4 cup cilantro (more to taste)
10 to 12 corn tortillas
About 1 cup cooked tomatillo salsa
3 ounces crumbled queso fresco or feta
Shredded cabbage for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes, and add the garlic and chiles. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute, and add the grated squash, the corn kernels, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, until the squash has wilted in the pan and the corn is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cilantro, taste and adjust seasonings. Remove from the heat.
  • Warm corn tortillas: Wrap them in a dish towel and place in a steamer above 1 inch of water. Bring the water to a boil, cover tightly and steam for 1 minute. Turn off the heat and allow to sit for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Spoon the warm corn and squash mixture onto the hot tortillas. Top with a generous spoonful of salsa, a sprinkling of cheese, and if desired, a handful of shredded cabbage. Fold up the tortilla and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 104, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 237 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ZUCCHINI AND CORN TACOS



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Provided by Jimmy Shaw

Categories     Vegetable     Fourth of July     Picnic     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Cinco de Mayo     Father's Day     Dinner     Lunch     Corn     Squash     Zucchini     Summer     Healthy     Party     Self

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 cups fresh white or yellow corn kernels
1 cup chopped white onion
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
3 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
4 leaves fresh epazote, (or 1 teaspoon fresh oregano), finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 warm corn tortillas
1/4 cup tomatillo (green) salsa
8 teaspoons grated Monterey Jack cheese (or queso fresco)

Steps:

  • Heat half of oil in a large skillet over high heat. Toast corn 5 minutes, stirring; season with salt. Remove corn; set aside. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in skillet. Cook onion, stirring, until it caramelizes, 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook 10 minutes. Add zucchini; cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes; season with salt. Add corn, beans, epazote and pepper. Cook 3 minutes. Split filling among tortillas; top each with 1 1/2 teaspoons salsa and 1 teaspoon cheese.

ROAST PORK TACOS WITH TOMATILLO SALSA



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If I could pick my last supper, this would be it. It's a versatile recipe, easy to put together and perfect for a crowd. Finished with a simple slaw and tangy tomatillo salsa, it's guaranteed to be requested, even beyond the last supper.

Provided by Jonathan Waxman

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

3/4 cup pork lard, olive oil or butter
4 pounds pork butt or pork shoulder
Kosher salt
1 medium yellow onion
5 cloves garlic
1 cinnamon, stick, or .5 teaspoon (1g) ground
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed coriander
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 large tomatillos, or 10 small, husked and halved
3 jalapeño peppers
2 medium white onions, peeled and halved
1 clove garlic
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 purple cabbage
1/2 savoy cabbage
2 limes
1/4 cup aged mirin
kosher salt
1 tablespoon grated ginger
Freshly ground black pepper
sour cream
Fresh corn tortillas
Lime, wedges
Cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • For the pork butt, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Melt the lard in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Cut the pork butt into 2-inch cubes. Add the pork to the pot and allow the meat to slowly brown. Season the pork with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Peel and quarter the yellow onion. Add the onion and garlic to the pot with the pork.
  • Combine the cinnamon, turmeric, chile powder and crushed coriander and set aside. Continue to allow the pork to brown and caramelize.
  • While the pork is browning, start the tomatillo salsa by heating a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil to the pan. Add the halved tomatillos, the outer strips of the jalapeños, halved onions and garlic, and cook until tender.
  • Add the spices to the browned pork. Check the ingredients for the tomatillo salsa, the tomatillos and chiles will cook faster than the onion, so you can remove them to a bowl if necessary. Add ¼ cup (60ml) water to the pan to finish cooking the onions. Remove onions when softened. Cover the bowl with the cooked salsa ingredients.
  • For the coleslaw, slice both cabbages and put in a large bowl. Add the juice of two limes, mirin, salt and fresh ginger, and toss to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit, tossing every 30 minutes, until the cabbage is slightly cooked by the seasonings.*Browning the pork will take about 20 to 25 minutes. Once the pork is sufficiently browned, add 1 to 2 cups of water to the pot, bring the water to a simmer, transfer the pot to the oven (preheated to 375 degrees F) and bake until the pork is fork tender about 1.5 hours, checking every 15 minutes.
  • To finish the salsa, transfer the tomatillo mixture to a blender and puree until chunky, adding 1 tablespoon (15ml) water at a time, if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. The salsa can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  • Check the pork, and continue roasting uncovered to finish the caramelization process. Remove the pork butt from the oven and flake into large chunks with a fork. Make tacos with the pork in warm corn tortillas, garnished with the coleslaw, salsa, sour cream and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

GRILLED WHITE CORN TACO WITH BBQ PORK LOIN, ROASTED RED BLISS POTATOES AND TOMATILLO-RED PEPPER RELISH



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 34

2 pork loins, about 1 1/2 pounds each
Salt and pepper
2 cups BBQ sauce
3 cups chicken stock
8 (6-inch) white corn tortillas
3/4 cup finely grated white cheddar cheese
3/4 cup finely grated Monterey Jack cheese
4 red bliss potatoes, roasted and sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
1/2 red onion, finely sliced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Canola oil
Smoked Red Pepper Sauce, recipe follows
Smoked Yellow Pepper Sauce, recipe follows
6 tomatillos, coarsely chopped
2 roasted red pepper, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeno, finely diced
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
2 red bell peppers, cold smoked, peeled and seeded
1/4 medium red onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 canned chipotle
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3/4 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 yellow bell peppers, cold smoked, peeled and seeded
1/2 canned chipotle
1/4 medium red onion, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Season the pork with salt and pepper and brush with 1 cup of the bbq sauce, place in a medium saucepan. Pour the stock over and bring to a simmer on top of the stove. Cover and place in the oven to braise for 1 hour, or until cooked through. Remove from the cooking liquid. Bring the cooking liquid to a boil on top of the stove and reduce by half. Preheat a grill pan until almost smoking. Add the pork, brush with the reserved bbq sauce and grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until a crust forms. Remove, let rest and slice on the bias into 1/4-inch slices. Lay the tortillas on a flat surface. Place 1 tablespoon of each cheese over 1 side of each tortilla. Place a few slices of onion over the cheese, then 3 to 4 slices of potatoes. Add the sliced pork to the cooking liquid to moisten then place 3 to 4 slices of pork on top of the cheese, place a little more of the cheese on top of the pork, then some of the cilantro. Fold the tortilla over and press down slightly. Brush the tops of the tortillas with some of the oil and place on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree oven until the tortillas are lightly golden brown and the cheese has melted, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • In a blender, combine the peppers, onion, chipotle and lime juice and blend until smooth. With the blender running, add the olive oil in a thin stream until the sauce is emulsified. Season to taste.
  • In a blender, combine the peppers, onion, chipotle and lime juice and blend until smooth. With the blender running, add the olive oil in a thin stream until the sauce is emulsified. Add the sugar and salt and pepper to taste.

ACORN SQUASH WONDER TACOS/CHALUPAS



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This is one of those recipes where you'll cross your eyes in pleasure after tasting. Great for vegetarian meat substitute or hiding veggies from your kids. They do not taste like squash. If you don't have cotija cheese, you can substitute Parmesan. But cotija marries well with cumin. Serve with refried beans for extra yum.

Provided by Wonder Becky

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup canola oil, or as needed
1 large acorn squash - peeled, seeded, and grated
2 tablespoons grated red onion
1 serrano chile pepper, finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
4 corn tortillas
¼ cup shredded lettuce, or to taste
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and chopped
1 tomato, chopped
¼ cup freshly grated cotija cheese

Steps:

  • Heat canola oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot over medium heat.
  • Mix squash, onion, serrano pepper, flour, egg, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
  • Drop squash mixture by the spoonful, working in batches, in the hot oil; fry until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer squash fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Fry the corn tortillas in the hot oil until crisp, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Layer each tortilla with lettuce, squash fritters, avocado, tomato, and a tablespoon of cotija cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 55.2 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 429.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

TACOS WITH SUMMER SQUASH, TOMATOES AND BEANS



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Beans such as pintos, even out of a can, add substance to this summery taco filling. Goat cheese provides a creamy, rich finish.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, tacos, appetizer, main course

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red or white onion, finely chopped
Salt to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 pound tomatoes, peeled and diced
1 1/2 pounds summer squash, cut in small dice (about 4 1/4 cups)
1 serrano chile, minced
1 1/2 cups cooked white beans, pinto beans or black beans (1 can, drained and rinsed)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (more to taste)
12 to 14 warm corn tortillas
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
Salsa of your choice

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add chopped onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes, and add a generous pinch of salt and garlic. Cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds, and add tomatoes. Cook, stirring often, until tomatoes cook down slightly, about 10 minutes (this could take more or less time, depending on the texture and juiciness of the tomatoes).
  • Stir in summer squash, chile, and salt to taste. Cook, stirring, until squash is tender but not mushy, about 8 minutes. Stir in beans and cilantro and heat through. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Heat tortillas and top with squash mixture and crumbled cheese. Serve with the salsa of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 295, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 721 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

VEGAN TACOS WITH MUSHROOMS AND TOMATILLOS



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This taco filling with mushrooms, pieces of caramelized tomatillos, and a touch of chile de arbol tastes delicious even without the tortillas as a side dish. Stuff it into corn tortillas for a great vegan taco.

Provided by gem

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 8

15 tomatillos, husked and halved
2 dried chile de arbol peppers
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
18 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
salt to taste
9 (6 inch) corn tortillas
½ onion, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place tomatillos on top, cut-side up.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until tomatillos have a dark brown color and are caramelized, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
  • Toast chile de arbol peppers in a small skillet over medium heat, turning once, until starting to brown lightly in spots (don't char), about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat while tomatillos cool. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine 3 tomatillos and arbol chiles in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour over mushrooms in the skillet. Add remaining tomatillos with the roasting juices from the baking sheet. Mix well and cook over low heat until mushrooms have softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Warm corn tortillas in a skillet. Divide mushroom mixture amongst tortillas and top with chopped onion and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.3 calories, Carbohydrate 64.7 g, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 10.7 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 108.6 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

SQUASH ENCHILADAS WITH TOMATILLO SAUCE



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Categories     Cheese     Bake     Sauté     Vegetarian     Butternut Squash     Tomatillo     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 small butternut squash (about 2 1/2 pounds total), halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup drained canned corn
12 6-inch-diameter corn tortillas
2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 8 ounces)
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese (about 8 ounces)
Tomatillo Sauce
Sour cream
1/3 cup chopped pitted black olives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Pour enough water into roasting pan to come 1/2 inch up sides of pan. Place squash halves, cut side up, in pan. Bake until tender, adding more water as necessary, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Cool squash completely. Remove seeds from squash; spoon squash into bowl. Discard squash skin.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 minutes. Mix in squash and corn. Season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tortilla over direct flame until soft and heated through, turning with tongs, about 10 seconds per side. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Place 1 heaping tablespoon squash mixture down center of each tortilla. Top with 1 tablespoon of each cheese. Roll up tortillas. Arrange seam side down in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead; cover and chill.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spoon Tomatillo Sauce and remaining cheese over enchiladas. Bake until enchiladas are heated through, about 20 minutes. Place 2 enchiladas on each of 6 plates. Top with sour cream. Sprinkle with olives.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal ingredients whenever possible. This will give your tacos the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings. There are endless possibilities, so get creative and find what you like best.
  • Make sure your tortillas are warm before serving. This will help them to be more pliable and less likely to break.
  • Serve your tacos with a variety of salsas and sauces. This will allow your guests to customize their tacos to their own taste.
  • Garnish your tacos with fresh herbs and vegetables. This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Grating your vegetables is a healthy and delicious way to add more veggies to your meals. The recipes in this article are a great way to start experimenting with grated vegetables. With so many different options to choose from, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give grated vegetables a try.

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