Charred Asparagus Tacos with Creamy Adobo
These Charred Asparagus Tacos with Creamy Adobo are a delightful and flavorful vegetarian dish. The asparagus is perfectly charred, adding a smoky depth that complements the rich and spicy adobo sauce. Served in warm tortillas, these tacos make a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup crumbled cojita cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the asparagus for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender-crisp. Remove from heat and chop into 1-inch pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the adobo sauce, mayonnaise, and lime juice until smooth.
- Warm the corn tortillas according to package directions.
- Assemble the tacos by placing some charred asparagus in each tortilla.
- Drizzle with the creamy adobo sauce.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and crumbled cojita cheese, if desired.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the adobo sauce.
- If you don’t have cojita cheese, feta cheese or a dairy-free alternative works well.
- These tacos are best served immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg