Squash Blossoms with Green Chiles and Cheese
- 1 green chile, oil-roasted, peeled, cored, and seeded (page 153)
- 1 poblano chile, oil-roasted, peeled, cored, and seeded (page 153)
- 18 squash blossoms
- 2 tablespoons corn or other vegetable oil
- 1 white onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 pound yellow squash, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons
- 1 yellow (or other color) tomato, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh epazote (page 158)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh marjoram
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
- 1 jalapeno chile, stemmed and minced
- 1 serrano chile, stemmed and minced
- 2 cups grated queso Oaxaca (about 8 ounces), page 151
- 12 (5 1/2-inch) soft white or yellow corn tortillas (page 13), for serving
- Garnish: Chopped fresh basil or cilantro leaves
- Cut the prepared green and poblano chiles into 1/4-inch-thick strips (rajas); set aside.
- Remove the stamens and pistils from the squash blossoms.
- Trim off any stems and cut into 1/2-inch julienne (matchsticks); reserve.
- Cut the blossoms in 1/2-inch julienne (matchsticks) and reserve.
- In a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat; add the onion and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and salt and saute for 30 seconds (dont let the garlic color or burn).
- Add the squash and julienned squash-blossom stems (if any), decrease the heat to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash begins to soften, about 4 minutes.
- Add the tomato, epazote, marjoram, basil, and the prepared green, poblano, jalapeno, and serrano chiles, stirring to mix all the ingredients well.
- Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring in the julienned squash blossoms during the last 30 seconds of cooking.
- Remove from the heat, sprinkle with cheese, and serve immediately or keep warm in the pan until ready to serve.
- To serve, lay the tortillas side by side, open face and overlapping on a platter.
- Divide the filling equally between the tortillas, top with salsa, and sprinkle with basil.
- Grab, fold, and eat right away.
- Or build your own taco: lay a tortilla, open face, in one hand.
- Spoon on some filling, top with salsa and basil, fold, and eat right away.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/squash-blossoms-with-green-chiles-and-cheese-393949 (may not work)