Tahini Crusted Tacos
A flavorful twist on traditional tacos, featuring a crunchy tahini crust and a side of fresh salsa.
Ingredients
- ●8-10 Corn tortillaspreferably handmade or store-bought corn tortillas
- ●1/4 cup Tahini pastemake sure to mix with a little water to achieve the right consistency
- ●2 tablespoons Lime juicefreshly squeezed
- ●1 teaspoon Cuminground
- ●1/2 teaspoon Chili powdermild or hot, depends on your taste
- ●1/4 teaspoon Saltor to taste
- ●1/4 cup Vegetable oilfor frying
- ●1 head Shredded lettuceor other leafy greens
- ●2 cups Diced tomatoesfresh or canned
- ●1 ripe avocado Diced avocadoor guacamole
Instructions
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1. In a shallow dish, mix together tahini paste, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and salt.
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2. Heat about 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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3. Dip each corn tortilla into the tahini mixture, coating both sides evenly.
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4. Place the coated tortillas in the skillet and fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until crispy.
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5. Remove the tortillas from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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6. In a separate skillet, heat a little bit of oil over medium heat.
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7. Add diced tomatoes and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until they start to soften.
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8. Add shredded lettuce and diced avocado to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the lettuce is slightly wilted.
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9. Warm the tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
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10. Assemble the tacos by placing a few spoonfuls of the lettuce mixture onto a tortilla and serving immediately.
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11. Garnish with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and your favorite toppings.
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