Eggplant Tacos Recipe

Name: Eggplant Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 garlic clove, crushed and chopped; 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped; 1 eggplant, sliced into thin cubes (peeled or not, your choice); 2 leeks, white parts only, sliced thin; 1/2 cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 1 (4 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo, use 3 peppers out of the can (I like El Mexicano brand); 1 (4 2/3 ounce) package taco shells (crunchy yellow corn taco shells); 1 (8 ounce) package mild cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed and chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 eggplant, sliced into thin cubes (peeled or not, your choice)
2 leeks, white parts only, sliced thin
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 (4 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo, use 3 peppers out of the can (I like El Mexicano brand)
1 (4 2/3 ounce) package taco shells (crunchy yellow corn taco shells)
1 (8 ounce) package mild cheddar cheese, shredded

1
In a large skillet, saute garlic and jalapeno in the olive oil on medium heat for 2 minutes.
2
Add eggplant and leeks then continue cooking on medium heat for 10 minutes or until leeks wilt. Stir occasionally.
3
Meanwhile, chop your 3 adobo peppers a bit. (use kitchen prep gloves or wash your hands very well afterwards).
4
Mix the adobo peppers with the sour cream and orange juice in a little bowl.
5
After the 10 minutes, turn heat down to low and add sour cream mix. Stir well and cook 10 more minutes.
6
Serve in crunchy taco shells with cheese and your favorite taco toppings.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 garlic clove, crushed and chopped, 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped, 1 eggplant, sliced into thin cubes (peeled or not, your choice), and more.

Yes, Eggplant Tacos falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Eggplant Tacos

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