Costa Rican Stuffed Tortilla Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: Makes 20 Tortillas
🥢 Cuisine: Costa Rican
🍴 Category: Lunch/Snacks
Description:
This Costa Rican Stuffed Tortilla recipe is a versatile and delicious dish that’s perfect for using up leftovers or for a quick and easy meal. Whether you prefer beef, chicken, pork, or a vegetarian option, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings. Packed with flavor and nutrients, these stuffed tortillas are both healthy and budget-friendly, making them ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound beef (or your choice of protein)
- 20 corn tortillas
- 1 small cabbage, shredded
- 3 tomatoes, diced
- 2 bunches fresh coriander, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Hot peppers, to taste (optional)
Instructions:
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Prepare Cabbage Salad:
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, chopped coriander, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil until well combined. Set aside. This vibrant cabbage salad will add a refreshing crunch to your stuffed tortillas.
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Assemble Stuffed Tortillas:
- Warm the corn tortillas either in a skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Place a tablespoon of the shredded meat of your choice onto each tortilla.
- Top the meat with a generous spoonful of the prepared cabbage salad, distributing it evenly.
- For an extra kick of heat, add sliced hot peppers according to your preference.
- Carefully roll up each tortilla, ensuring the filling is secure inside.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Arrange the stuffed tortillas on a platter and serve immediately, while they are still warm and the flavors are fresh.
- These Costa Rican stuffed tortillas make for a satisfying meal or snack any time of the day.
- To make this dish vegetarian-friendly, simply omit the beef or chicken and focus on the flavorful cabbage salad and tortillas.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 59.8
- Fat: 1.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 12.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 11.5g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Sugar: 0.7g
- Protein: 1.5g
Tips:
- Experiment with different protein options such as shredded chicken, pork, or even beans for a vegetarian twist.
- Customize the cabbage salad with your favorite vegetables or herbs for added flavor and nutrition.
- Serve the stuffed tortillas with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping and extra indulgence.
Keywords:
Chicken, Poultry, Vegetable, Meat, Costa Rican, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Free Of…, < 15 Mins, No Cook, Easy, Inexpensive
Recipe Notes:
- This recipe yields approximately 20 stuffed tortillas, making it perfect for serving a crowd or for meal prep purposes.
- Feel free to adjust the quantities of ingredients according to your taste preferences and dietary needs.
- Make sure to roll the tortillas tightly to prevent the filling from falling out. Enjoy your flavorful Costa Rican stuffed tortillas! 🌮🥬🍅
