Tacos de Cebolla Morada

Tacos de Cebolla Morada is a vibrant and flavorful vegetarian dish featuring grilled purple onions marinated in a zesty blend of spices, served in warm corn tortillas. This dish celebrates the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine while offering a satisfying and healthy option for BBQ lovers.

Ingredients

• Purple onion - 2 medium
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Corn tortillas - 4 small
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Avocado - 1 small, sliced
• Radishes - 4, thinly sliced

Steps

1. Peel and slice the purple onions into thick rings.
2. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
3. Add the sliced onions to the marinade and toss to coat. Let them marinate for about 15 minutes.
4. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
5. Place the marinated onions on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are tender and have grill marks.
6. While the onions are grilling, warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 1 minute on each side until pliable.
7. Once the onions are grilled, remove them from the grill and let them cool slightly.
8. Assemble the tacos by placing grilled onion rings on each tortilla, topped with fresh cilantro, avocado slices, and radish slices.
9. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 32 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from purple onions, which may help reduce inflammation.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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