Seared Summer Squash and Egg Tacos
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, cut in half lengthwise and sliced across the grain
- 1 1/2 pounds zucchini or other summer squash, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 to 2 serrano chilies, minced
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground pepper
- 8 eggs, beaten
- 2 to 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 10 warm corn tortillas
- Heat a heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium-high heat.
- Add the olive oil and the onion and cook, stirring, until the onion begins to color, about 3 minutes.
- Add the zucchini and cook, stirring, until it is lightly colored and tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, chili and salt to taste and stir together for about 30 seconds to a minute, until fragrant.
- Reduce the heat to low.
- Beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
- Add to the zucchini mixture along with the cilantro.
- Cook, stirring, until the eggs are set.
- Fill the warm tortillas and serve.
extra virgin olive oil, onion, zucchini, garlic, serrano chilies, salt, freshly ground pepper, eggs, cilantro, corn tortillas
Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/12633 (may not work)