Cheese Entomatadas

fresh cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper offers a milder flavor and is often less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sliced cucumbers

Mashed peas maintain creaminess while being more affordable.

Boil 3 roma tomatoes and 2 serrano peppers on medium-high heat for 10 to 12 minutes.

Prepare the filling by mixing 1 cup of crumbled queso fresco, 1 cup of queso cotija, 1/2 minced onion, and 1/4 cup of minced cilantro.

Blend the boiled tomatoes and serrano peppers with 2 garlic cloves, 2 cups of water, and 1 tablespoon of tomato bouillon until smooth.

Transfer the blended sauce to a medium pan and simmer for about 8 to 10 minutes over medium heat until it thickens slightly.

In a separate pan, heat 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Lightly fry the tortillas for a few seconds on each side until pliable.

Dip each fried tortilla into the tomato sauce for a few seconds to soak up some sauce.

Transfer the sauced tortilla to a plate and repeat with the remaining tortillas.

Add a couple spoonfuls of the cheese mixture to the end of each tortilla and fold it closed.

Drizzle more tomato sauce over the filled entomatadas and top with shredded lettuce, queso fresco, avocado, and salsa.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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