Tacos de Chiles Anchos

Tacos de Chiles Anchos are a delightful vegetarian treat, featuring rich, smoky ancho chiles stuffed with a savory filling of cheese and spices. This dish offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a unique addition to any Mexican snack spread.

Ingredients

• Dried ancho chiles - 4 pieces
• Fresh corn tortillas - 4 pieces
• Queso fresco (crumbled) - 100 grams
• Refried black beans - 100 grams
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Fresh cilantro - a handful, chopped
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges

Steps

1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
2. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the refried black beans, cumin, and salt to the skillet, mixing well and cooking until heated through.
4. Meanwhile, prepare the ancho chiles by removing the stems and seeds. Soak them in hot water for about 10 minutes until softened.
5. Once the chiles are softened, carefully stuff each chile with the bean and onion mixture, followed by crumbled queso fresco.
6. In the same skillet, lightly toast the corn tortillas one by one until warm and pliable.
7. Assemble the tacos by placing stuffed chiles on top of each tortilla.
8. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 16 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 10 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

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

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