Tacos de Semilla

Tacos de Semilla are a delicious and wholesome Mexican snack featuring roasted pumpkin seeds wrapped in soft corn tortillas. This dairy-free dish is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a perfect light meal or appetizer.

Ingredients

• Pumpkin seeds - 100 grams
• Corn tortillas - 4 pieces
• Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Chili powder - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the pumpkin seeds to the skillet and toast them for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are golden brown and fragrant.
3. Remove the toasted pumpkin seeds from the skillet and let them cool for a few minutes.
4. In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté the minced garlic and chopped red onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Once cooled, roughly chop the toasted pumpkin seeds and add them to the skillet with the sautéed onion and garlic.
6. Stir in the chopped cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.
7. Heat the corn tortillas in a separate dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until warm.
8. Spoon the pumpkin seed mixture onto each tortilla, fold them in half, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein and healthy fats from pumpkin seeds.
• Rich in antioxidants and vitamins from fresh vegetables.

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