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Spiced Nachos with Cotija
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Spiced Nachos with Cotija

★★★★★ 4.8 (60 ratings)

A Spiced Nachos, deeply savory and worth the wait, and served with Cotija.

Prep
16 min
Cook
19 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb nachos
  • 2 tbsp white onion
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 3 cloves lime
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup corn tortillas
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the nachos generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the nachos and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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