Charred Corn Tacos in Crispy All-Cheese Taco Shells Recipe

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J. Kenji López-Alt
Kenji Lopez Alt
J. Kenji López-Alt
Culinary Consultant
Kenji is the former culinary director for Serious Eats and a current culinary consultant for the site. He is also a New York Times food columnist and the author of The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science.
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Updated March 23, 2025
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J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

Recipe Details

Charred Corn Tacos in Crispy All-Cheese Taco Shells Recipe

Prep 5 mins
Active 5 mins
Total 5 mins
Serves 2 to 3 servings
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Ingredients

Directions

  1. Fill taco shells with esquites and top with salsa verde. Serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
436 Calories
22g Fat
52g Carbs
14g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2 to 3
Amount per serving
Calories 436
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 2173mg 94%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 8g 30%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 14g
Vitamin C 39mg 197%
Calcium 260mg 20%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 1062mg 23%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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