Crispy Midnight Tacos
A twist on traditional tacos, with crispy shells, midnight-colored vegetables, and a tangy Mexican twist. Serve with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- ●8-10 corn tortillaspreferably midnight-colored or black
- ●1/2 cup vegetable oilfor frying
- ●1 cup mexican cheese blendshredded
- ●1 cup diced tomatoesfresh
- ●1/2 cup diced onionsred or yellow
- ●1/2 cup diced bell peppersany color
- ●1 cup salsamild or spicy
- ●2 tablespoons lemon juicefreshly squeezed
- ●1 teaspoon cuminground
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Fry the corn tortillas until crispy and golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 3
Drain the tortillas on paper towels.
- 4
In the same skillet, add the diced onions, bell peppers, and cumin. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 6
Warm the tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- 7
Assemble the tacos by spooning the vegetable mixture onto a tortilla, followed by a sprinkle of cheese and a dollop of salsa.
- 8
Squeeze a sliver of lemon juice over the top of each taco.
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!