Kesong Puti Soft Tacos

A kid-friendly dinner in under 30 minutes

3 spring onions, sliced thinly

3 ripe tomatoes, cut into ½ -inch chunks

1 ripe avocado, peeled, seeded, and cut into ½ -inch chunks

¼ small head romaine lettuce, sliced thinly (2 cups)

¼ cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves

1 cup mild or medium-hot salsa

1 package kesong puti, cut into cubes

12 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed

1 lime, cut into 4 wedges

1. On a platter, arrange green onions, tomatoes, avocado, lettuce, and cilantro. Pour salsa into serving bowl.

2. Heat nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add cheese and heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until dark brown in spots, turning over once.

3. Place 1 slice cheese in each tortillas and fold in half. Serve tortillas immediately, adding green onions, tomatoes, avocado, lettuce, and cilantro, salsa, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Total time: 25 minutes. 

Makes 4 main-dish servings. 

Each serving:  About 545 calories, 26 g protein, 29 g total fat (13 saturated), 49 g carbohydrates, 9 g fiber, 60 mg cholesterol, 1,300 mg sodium.

TIP You can also use shredded Monterey Jack – make sure you put the cheese on warmed tortillas so it melts a little.