Grilled Asparagus and Steak Tacos

Change-up family favourite tacos to include seasonal asparagus. This versatile recipe works well with Ontario rainbow trout or chicken. The pickled radishes are also an excellent addition to salads.

Preparation time

20 minutes

Ready in

28 minutes

Grilling Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 3 minutes

Makes

4 servings

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Ingredients

Pickled Radishes:

  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) each white vinegar and water
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and granulated sugar
  • 3 Ontario Radishes, julienned

Pico de Gallo:

  • 1 Ontario Greenhouse Tomato, finely diced
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) chopped fresh Ontario Coriander (Cilantro)
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped Ontario Onion
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and crushed red pepper flakes

Tacos:

  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) Ontario Sour Cream
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) chipotle hot sauce
  • 1 lb (500 g) Ontario Asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vegetable oil
  • Pinch each salt and pepper
  • 8 6-inch (15 cm) flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled Ontario Feta Cheese
  • 250 g Ontario Grilling Beef Steak, grilled and sliced
     

Instructions

Pickled Radishes: In small saucepan, over medium-high heat, bring to boil vinegar, water, salt and sugar. Add radishes. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Drain and refrigerate.

Pico de Gallo: In medium bowl, stir together tomato, coriander, onion, lime juice, salt and red pepper flakes. Set aside. 

Tacos: In small bowl, stir together sour cream and hot sauce.

Brush asparagus with oil, season with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat, until lightly charred, about 5 minutes. During last minute, add tortillas to grill. Flip once; grill until warm. 

Spread each tortilla with sour cream mixture; spoon on Pico de Gallo. Sprinkle with feta; top with steak, asparagus and radishes. 

Nutritional Information

1 Serving 

  • Protein:  24 grams
  • Fat: 15 grams
  • Carbohydrate: 40 grams
  • Calories: 397
  • Fibre: 4 grams
  • Sodium: 880 mg