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Queso Fresco Tacos

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Vegetarian Tacos Made with Fresh Cheese

When you’re in the mood for a flavorful, satisfying Mexican meal, but short on time, these vegetarian tacos with fresh cheese hit the spot. Crispy, fried corn tortillas filled with warm cheese are topped with a refreshing cabbage slaw, perfect for a light lunch or dinner. And they’re easy enough to put on your weekly menu!

Vegetarian Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

What to Expect from This Recipe

This queso fresco tacos recipe is quick, tasty and vegetarian! Queso fresco is a soft, Mexican cheese with a salty, slightly tangy flavor. Just slice a few veggies and stir up the cabbage slaw. Then fry the tortillas, add the cheese, top the tacos, and your meal is served!

How the Recipe Is Structured

This recipe is broken down into three simple sections:

  • Making the Cabbage Slaw
  • Frying the Tacos
  • Serving and Eating

Let’s make some Queso Fresco Tacos!

Vegetarian Tacos with Fresh Cheese

Learn How to Make Vegetarian Tacos with Fresh Cheese

Ingredients

For the Cabbage Slaw

  • ¼ head of green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • ¼ of an onion, finely chopped
  • 4 chilies from a can of chilies in vinegar, finely chopped
  • Liquid from the canned chilies
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon oregano

For the Tacos

  • 2 lbs. corn tortillas
  • ¾ lb. queso fresco (Mexican fresh cheese), crumbled
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Queso Fresco Taco Ingredients

Make the Cabbage Slaw

Thinly slice the cabbage and place into a large mixing bowl. Then add the chilies.

Chilies and Sliced Cabbage

Next, sprinkle in the oregano.

Oregano and Cabbage Slaw

Then the salt.

Salt and Cabbage Slaw

Now, pour in the liquid from your chilies in vinegar.

Cabbage Slaw with Chilies in Vinegar

Mix until well combined and set aside.

Mixing Cabbage Slaw

Make the Tacos

Fry the Tacos

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. You should have just enough oil to cover a tortilla. Carefully place the tortilla in the hot oil and fry for five seconds.

Tortilla in Hot Oil

Using kitchen tongs, flip the tortilla.

Frying Corn Tortilla

Immediately add the fresh cheese while the tortilla is in the oil.

Sprinkling Cheese on Fried Tortilla

Using kitchen tongs and a spatula, carefully fold the taco in half and fry for 10-15 more seconds. Flip over one more time without letting the taco get too brown.

Folding Taco in Oil

Drain the Tacos

Using kitchen tongs, remove the taco from the oil and let the excess oil drip off.

Removing Taco from Oil

Place tacos on a paper towel to drain.

Fried Tacos in Bowl

Serve and Enjoy!

Place the heated tacos on a serving plate.

Fried Tacos on Serving Plate

Top with the cabbage slaw.

Cabbage Slaw on Tacos

Take a nice crispy bite! Soooo good!

Authentic Queso Fresco Tacos

Queso Fresco Tacos
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Queso Fresco Tacos

Crispy, fried tortillas filled with warm Mexican cheese are topped with a refreshing cabbage slaw, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 people
Author Andrés Carnalla

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Kitchen knife
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Large frying pan or skillet
  • Kitchen Tongs
  • Spatula
  • Serving platter
  • Paper Towels

Ingredients

For the Cabbage Slaw

  • ¼ Head of green cabbage
  • ¼ Onion, finely chopped
  • 4 Chilies from a can of chilies in vinegar, finely chopped
  • Liquid from the canned chilies
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano

For the Tacos

  • 2 lbs. Corn tortillas
  • ¾ lb. Queso fresco (Mexican fresh cheese), crumbled
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

Make the Cabbage Slaw

  • Thinly slice the cabbage and place into a large mixing bowl.
  • Then add the chilies, oregano, salt and liquid from the chilies.
  • Mix until well combined and set aside.

Make the Tacos

  • Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. You should have just enough oil to cover a tortilla.
  • Carefully place the tortilla in the hot oil and fry for five seconds.
  • Using kitchen tongs, flip the tortilla.
  • Immediately add the fresh cheese while the tortilla is in the oil.
  • Using kitchen tongs and a spatula, carefully fold the taco in half and fry for 10-15 more seconds.
  • Flip over one more time without letting the taco get too brown.

Drain the Tacos

  • Using kitchen tongs, remove the taco from the oil and let the excess oil drip off.
  • Place tacos on a paper towel to drain.

Serve and Enjoy!

  • Place the heated tacos on a serving plate.
  • Top with the cabbage slaw.
  • Enjoy your queso fresco tacos!

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  • Rajas con Queso
  • Cheese Enchiladas with Mole Sauce
  • Spinach Mushroom Goat Cheese Omelette
  • Asadero Cheese Tacos with Salsa Verde

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