15 Recipes Featuring Tortillas

What do taco, burrito, and enchilada dishes have in common? They all start with a blank canvas called a "tortilla."

Tortilla Soup With Pork and Squash
Photo: Anna Williams

Whether made from corn or flour, tortillas are a delicious addition to any meal. Tortillas are an essential ingredient in classic dishes from creamy, smoky and saucy enchiladas and tacos, and can add crunch to soups.

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Slow-Cooker Tortilla Soup With Pork and Squash

Tortilla Soup With Pork and Squash
Anna Williams

Add the oven-baked tortilla strips to the soup before serving for a crisp garnish.

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Slow-Cooker Bean and Spinach Enchiladas

Slow-Cooker Bean and Spinach Enchiladas
Marcus Nilsson

Stuff the tortillas with black beans, chopped spinach, corn, and grated Cheddar for a filling meatless meal.

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Shrimp and Avocado Salad With Crispy Tortillas

Shrimp and Avocado Salad With Crispy Tortillas
Christopher Baker

A vinaigrette with both orange juice and lime juice lends a bright citrus note that perks up this salad.

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Shiitake Mushroom and Potato Enchiladas

Shiitake Mushroom and Potato Enchiladas
Sang An

Umami-rich rehydrated mushrooms give this vegetarian dish a smoky, meaty quality.

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Chicken and Chorizo Tacos With Slaw

Chicken and Chorizo Tacos With Slaw
Paul Sirisalee

To give the tortillas an authentic char, set a gas burner to medium low. Using tongs, toast the tortillas one at a time, turning often, until slightly charred and warm.

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Roasted Vegetable and Refried Bean Tostadas

Roasted Vegetable and Refried Bean Tostadas
Aya Brackett

This meatless recipe calls for roasted mushrooms, zucchini, and bell peppers, but you can substitute any combination of vegetables you like. Not a squash fan? Try swapping eggplant for the zucchini. Love sweet corn? Add it in in place of the bell peppers. To ensure there's gooey cheese in every bite, you'll melt the Cheddar straight onto the tortillas before topping with the veggies.

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Chicken Enchiladas Verde

Chicken Enchiladas Verde
Hans Gissinger

Create your own sauce by blending salsa verde, cilantro, and sour cream together and simmering until thickened.

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Chicken and Pepper Fajitas

Chicken and Pepper Fajitas
Marcus Nilsson

This colorful dish—made with flour tortillas, chicken cutlets, and bell peppers—takes just 20 minutes.

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Creamy Spinach Enchiladas

Creamy Spinach Enchiladas
David Prince

You can assemble these vegetarian enchiladas up to 12 hours ahead.

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Beef and Bean Enchiladas With Sautéed Zucchini

Beef and Bean Enchiladas With Sautéed Zucchini
José Picayo

Fill corn tortillas with browned ground beef, pinto beans, and grated Cheddar and top with enchilada sauce for a cheesy, family-pleasing dinner.

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Bean, Spinach, and Quinoa Burritos

Bean, Spinach, and Quinoa Burritos
Marcus Nilsson

Quick-cooking quinoa provides the protein and the bulk in this filling meatless meal.

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Chicken Tacos With Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

Chicken Tacos With Avocado and Grapefruit Salad
Aya Brackett

Chopped green chilies add a little heat to these crispy tacos.

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Salmon Tacos With Cabbage Slaw

Salmon Tacos With Cabbage Slaw
Raymond Hom

Serve the cumin-spiced salmon with a quick slaw of thinly sliced red cabbage and chopped avocado.

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Grilled Steak With Cilantro Sauce and Creamed Corn

Grilled Steak With Cilantro Sauce and Creamed Corn
Aya Brackett

The piquant sauce—made with chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeño, red wine vinegar, and olive oil—livens up the simply grilled steak.

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Shredded Pork Tacos

Shredded Pork Tacos
Jonny Valiant

The tender, spiced pork may take a little longer to cook, but it can be made up to 1 day in advance.

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