MUSHROOM, RAJAS, AND CORN TACO WITH QUESO FRESCO

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Mushroom, Rajas, and Corn Taco with Queso Fresco image

Provided by Deborah Schneider

Categories     Cheese     Mushroom     Onion     Roast     Vegetarian     Cinco de Mayo     Dinner     Corn     Tortillas     Chile Pepper     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 large tacos

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 Anaheim chiles
1 poblano chile
1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 1 ear)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt
1/2 white onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 large clove garlic, thinly sliced
6 ounces cremini or white button mushrooms, trimmed and quartered
6 fresh epazote leaves, chopped (about 1 tablespoon, optional)
Fresh-ground black pepper
1/2 cup queso fresco, cut into small cubes
6 warm corn tortillas
Salsa quemada
1/4 cup grated cotixa or aƱejo cheese
Cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • 1. Roast the chiles as for rajas (see note) and cut them into 1/2-inch dice.
  • 2. Heat a heavy pan (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat until very hot.
  • 3. In a bowl, toss the corn with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and a sprinkling of salt. Spread the corn in the hot pan and let it blacken slightly, without stirring, for 30 seconds. Have a lid ready in case the kernels begin to pop. Remove the roasted corn from the pan.
  • 4. In the same pan, heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil. Add the onion and diced chiles and cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft and beginning to brown. Season lightly with salt and remove from the pan.
  • 5. Reduce the heat and add the remaining olive oil. Add the garlic and mushrooms. Cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms are cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Return the corn and chiles to the pan and stir to reheat.
  • 6. Turn off the heat and stir in the epazote, if using, black pepper, and queso fresco.
  • 7. To assemble the tacos, spoon some vegetables onto a tortilla. Top with a generous tablespoon of salsa and sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of cotixa cheese over all. Top with a cilantro sprig.

Natalia Cackowski
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These tacos are a great vegetarian option. They're packed with flavor and really satisfying.


RENAFLOR BADE
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I'm not a fan of mushrooms, but I really liked these tacos. The rajas and corn were so flavorful that I didn't even miss the meat.


Mulla 13
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I added some black beans to these tacos and they were even better!


Sharjeel shehzada
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These tacos were a great way to use up leftover mushrooms and corn. I will definitely be making them again.


Brianna Keatts
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I made these tacos in a lettuce wrap instead of a tortilla. They were still delicious!


C/ SAMAD AXMED
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I had a hard time finding rajas, so I used poblano peppers instead. The tacos still turned out great.


Mx Mission
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These tacos were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


Zaiba Jaan
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I loved the flavors in these tacos. The mushrooms, rajas, and corn were a great combination.


Donald Ray Thomas
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These tacos were easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making them again.


Denzo B Kaka
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tacos turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Liton Gazy
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed these tacos. The mushrooms and rajas were so flavorful.


Nhlakanipho Ntuli
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I made these tacos for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Mr Phone
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These tacos were a hit with my family! The combination of mushrooms, rajas, and corn was delicious, and the queso fresco added a nice tang. I will definitely be making these again.