Tacos de Berros

Tacos de Berros is a refreshing and vibrant vegetarian snack, featuring peppery watercress wrapped in soft corn tortillas. This dish is elevated by a zesty lime dressing and complemented by creamy avocado and tangy queso fresco.

Ingredients

• Watercress - 150 grams
• Corn tortillas - 4 small
• Avocado - 1 medium
• Queso fresco - 100 grams, crumbled
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
2. Rinse the watercress thoroughly and pat dry. Remove any tough stems.
3. In a skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
4. Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash it lightly with a fork and season with salt and pepper.
5. To assemble the tacos, spread a layer of mashed avocado on each tortilla, add a handful of watercress, and sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco.
6. Drizzle the lime dressing over the filling, fold the tortillas in half, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 9 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 10 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C from watercress, supporting immune function.
• High in healthy fats from avocado, promoting heart health.

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