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Cecinas Tacos with Corn and Avocado

Quick and satisfying tacos filled with savory cecina, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and fresh veggies. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
350
Protein
20g
Cecinas Tacos with Corn and Avocado
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz cecina
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 tomato
  • ½ onion
  • 8 corn tortillas

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add the 8 oz cecina and cook until browned and crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and slice into strips.

  2. 2

    In the same skillet, add the 1 cup corn kernels and 1/2 chopped onion. Sauté until the corn is charred and the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Warm the 8 corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable, about 30 seconds each.

  4. 4

    Fill each tortilla with the cecina strips, corn mixture, 1 diced tomato, and 1 sliced avocado. Serve with sour cream if desired.

  5. 5

    Enjoy immediately while warm.

Tools you’ll need

  • skillet
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula

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