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Weeknight Flautas in Salsa Verde
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Weeknight Flautas in Salsa Verde

4.8 (212 ratings)

A Weeknight Flautas, built on a slow, honest base, and served in Salsa Verde.

Prep
22 min
Cook
28 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb flautas
  • 1 lb white onion
  • a pinch fresh cilantro
  • 4 oz lime
  • 1/4 cup ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp corn tortillas
  • 1 cup 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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