The filling was really flavorful & satisfying (and actually probably pretty good for you). The original recipe did not include bacon. It had you cook the onions in olive oil or bacon fat & we thought, well why not just include the bacon the fat came from? (Because really bacon makes everything better right?! Ok, if you are vegetarian leave the bacon out & just use some olive oil, it'll still be good.) This is also one of those dishes that comes together pretty quickly so it would be perfect for a busy day.
Spinach, Bacon and Onion Tacos
(adapted from Rick Bayless Mexican Everyday)
2.5 oz bacon, cut into large pieces
1/2 T olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 green garlics, white & light green parts finely minced
1/4 t crushed red chili flakes
1/4 c water
1/4 t salt
5 oz spinach
6 taco-sized tortillas
salsa
1/2 c crumbly cheese like queso fresca (we used ricotta salada)
Add the bacon & olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for a few minutes allowing the bacon to render some of its fat. Add the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned about 8 - 10 minutes. Stir in garlic & chili flakes & cook until just fragrant. Add the water, salt & spinach. Cover the pan & reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until the spinach is just tender about 2 minutes. Remove lid & stir until the filling is nearly dry.
Heat the tortillas. Top with the spinach filling, salsa & cheese.
Makes 6 tacos (2 servings)
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13 comments:
This looks delicious,but if I fed it to my husband, he would be so "Where's the beef". Who cares I will eat it. :D
this sounds great and looks super easy
Looks great. I really like the simplicity of it.
I bet it would be good with or without bacon. And, it does seem pretty healthy--at least iron rich.
Wow, what a great idea! I lost my thoughts of traditional tacos when I was introduced to the fish taco. Ha,ha! This sounds like a wonderful substitute for the standard ground beef and sour cream. Bright and colorful too!
That taco DOES look tastey. Actually it is more kind of a taco. Like you said- I bet it was very flavorful.
I get bored of the same tacos all the time. This is perfect!
What a great mix of flavors! I think including the bacon was a wise choice :-)
Looks delicious, and easy to cook.
I was looking at the green garlic at the farmers market the other day, thinking what to make with it - and here it is!
what unique and enticing tacos! the spinach sounds like a wonderful component, and i'm all about some onions softened in bacon fat. the cheese looks pretty stellar too. yeah, i'd say this is full of win. :)
Mmm like a warm spinach salad in a taco! Very creative - and who needs the ground beef when you've got BACON!
Oh yeah, the bacon makes these perfect.
Funny, the much maligned bacon still appears everywhere in your diets and different cuisines.
Welcome bacon to tacos!
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