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Soft Tacos with Chard and Caramelized Onions

Ingredients

  • 1 (12-ounce) bunch chard, thick lower stems cut off
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large red onion , sliced 1/4" thick
  • 4 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Salt
  • warm corn tortillas
  • crumbled Mexican queso fresco or cheese of your choice
  • salsa
  • cilantro

Instructions

  1. Cut chard crosswise into 1/2" slices. In a very large (12-inch) skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot.
  2. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown but still crunchy, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and stir for a few seconds, until aromatic, then add water, 1/2 tsp salt and the chard.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover pan, and cook until chard is almost tender, about 5 minutes.
  5. Uncover pan, increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring continually, until mixture is nearly dry.
  6. Taste and season with additional salt if necessary.
  7. Serve in warm tortillas, topped with cheese, cilantro, and salsa.
  8. Makes about 8 tacos, depending on how full you like "˜em.