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Weeknight Flautas with Lime Crema
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Weeknight Flautas with Lime Crema

★★★★★ 4.6 (375 ratings)

Deeply satisfying Flautas with Lime Crema, layered with warm, patient spice.

Prep
9 min
Cook
48 min
Servings
5
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb flautas
  • 1 tsp white onion
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp lime
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 medium corn tortillas
  • 1 lb kosher salt
  • to taste good finishing oil
Method

Step by step

  1. Pat the flautas dry and season it well so it browns instead of steaming.
  2. Get your pan hot and render the aromatics until they smell sweet and toasty.
  3. Return the flautas, add just enough liquid, and simmer until everything is tender.
  4. Taste, brighten with a squeeze of citrus, and plate while it is still hot.
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