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.

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