Baja Med Vegetarian Tacos

Experience the vibrant flavors of Baja Med cuisine with these delicious vegetarian tacos. Fresh garden greens meet a flavorful green garlic mojo and spicy arbol salsa, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Topped with crumbled Mexican cheese and dainty daikon blossoms, these tacos are a delightful fusion of traditional Mexican ingredients with Mediterranean influences.

Ingredients

Green Garlic Mojo
🧄 ~3-4 stalks ~1 cup chopped green garlic
🫒 ~1 cup olive oil Baja's Finest
🧂 ~1/2 teaspoon salt
🍋 ~1 tablespoon lime juice from fresh lime
🌿 ~1 teaspoon fresh chopped epazote
🌿 ~1 teaspoon fresh chopped lemon thyme

Arbol Salsa
🌶️ ~1/2 cup dried arbol chilies
🍅 ~5-6 medium Roma tomatoes
🧄 ~4-5 garlic cloves
💧 ~1/4 to 1/2 cup water
🧂 ~1/2 teaspoon salt

Tacos
🥬 ~8-10 cups mixed garden greens e.g., Tuscan kale, spinach, Swiss chard, chopped
🧀 ~2-3 tablespoons crumbled Mexican fresh cheese queso fresco
🌸 ~1-2 tablespoons daikon blossoms for garnish
🌽 ~12-16 small fresh corn tortillas

Instructions

1- Prepare Green Garlic Mojo:

• Wash and trim the green garlic, splitting it end-to-end, then slice thinly.
• In a small saucepan, combine the garlic with olive oil and salt.

2- Cook Garlic:

• Cook over very low heat until tender approximately 15 minutes.
• Add lime juice, epazote, and lemon thyme. Cook for another 10 minutes. Set aside.

3- Prepare Arbol Salsa:

• Dry-roast the arbol chilies in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, around 2-3 minutes.
• Roast the Roma tomatoes until blackened and soft.

4- Roast Garlic:

• Dry-roast garlic cloves in the skillet until soft, then peel.
• Blend the chilies, tomatoes, and garlic until smooth, adding water for desired consistency and salt to taste.

5- Cook Garden Greens & Assemble Tacos:

• Wash and chop the garden greens into bite-sized pieces.
• Heat a large skillet with a couple of tablespoons of the green garlic mojo oil without solids. Add greens and a splash of water. Cook until tender, 8-10 minutes.

6- Assemble:

• Place the cooked greens onto warm corn tortillas, drizzle with the mojo and arbol salsa, and garnish with crumbled queso fresco and daikon blossoms. Serve immediately.

Prep Time: Green Garlic Mojo - 5 minutes, Arbol Salsa - 7 minutes, Cooking Greens - 10 minutes
Cook Time: Mojo and Salsa Preparation - 40 minutes (including unattended times), Assembling Tacos - 10 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 50 minutes
Servings: 6-8 servings
Calories per serving: Approx. 230
Proteins per serving: 5g
Fats per serving: 18g
Carbohydrates per serving: 15g
Equipment: Measuring spoons/cups, Chef's knife, Blender Vitamix blender, Saucepans and skillets, Wooden spoons, Citrus press for lime juice

Cooking Tips

• Use fresh and aromatic green garlic to enhance the flavor of the mojo.
• Adjust the spice level of the arbol salsa as per taste by controlling the amount of arbol chilies.
• Serve immediately while the greens are still fresh and vibrant.

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Baja Med Vegetarian Tacos