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carnitas taco with feta, cilantro, onion, lime crema.

The Best Carnitas Tacos

Crispy, flavorful carnitas wrapped in a corn tortilla and topped with onion, cilantro, feta and lime crema.
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Course: Appetizer, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: antojitos, flavorful
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 813kcal
Author: Candace Bourzac

Ingredients

Tacos

  • 3 5 inch corn tortillas
  • 5 oz carnitas
  • 3 tbsp cilantro, torn
  • 2 tbsp white onion, chopped
  • 3 tbsp lime crema
  • 3 tbsp feta cheese

Lime Crema

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp jalapeno brine
  • 1/2 tsp cumin

Instructions

Lime Crema

  • Mix the 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp jalapeno juice and 1/2 tsp cumin in a small bowl until fully combined. Refrigerate until needed.

Tacos

  • Warm up three corn tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds. Be sure they are placed in between two paper towels.
  • Arrange the tortillas on a plate so you are easily able to add the ingredients to each one.
  • Divide the carnitas up evenly between each tortilla. Top with cilantro, onion, feta and lime crema. Add salsa verde and guacamole if desired.
  • Enjoy your delicious tacos!

Notes

The nutrition information listed is for comparison purposes only and may vary based on individual cooking styles and measurements. The nutritional information calculated uses a third-party algorithm. Please consult a health professional for any nutrition guidance.

Nutrition

Calories: 813kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 1670mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 1450IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 562mg | Iron: 3mg