Tacos de Huitlacoche

Tacos de Huitlacoche are a delightful Mexican dish featuring the unique flavors of corn truffles, served in low-carb tortillas. This dish is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it perfect for a healthy lunch.

Tacos de Huitlacoche
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Mexican
250 kcal

Ingredients

  • Huitlacoche (corn truffles) - 200 grams
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
  • Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Pepper - to taste
  • Low-carb tortillas - 4
  • Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Lime - 1, cut into wedges

Steps

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the huitlacoche, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
  4. While the huitlacoche is cooking, warm the low-carb tortillas in another skillet or microwave.
  5. Once the huitlacoche mixture is ready, spoon it onto the warm tortillas.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Carbs: 20 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in antioxidants and vitamins from huitlacoche.
  • Low in carbs, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

Tags

MexicanLow CarbLunch