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Cilantro-Lime Flautas and Queso Fresco
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Cilantro-Lime Flautas and Queso Fresco

★★★★★ 4.7 (136 ratings)

A Cilantro-Lime Flautas, kissed with char and smoke, and served and Queso Fresco.

Prep
14 min
Cook
43 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb flautas
  • 1/2 cup white onion
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro
  • 2 tsp lime
  • 1 medium ground cumin
  • 1 lb corn tortillas
  • a pinch kosher salt
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the flautas generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the flautas and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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