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Corn Salsa Tortilla Cups

Corn Salsa Tortilla Cups

Corn Salsa Tortilla Cups are a vibrant and flavorful appetizer made with crispy tortilla shells filled with a zesty corn salsa. They are perfect for gatherings and easy to customize to suit various dietary preferences.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cups servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 85
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 large flour or corn tortillas
  • cooking spray or olive oil
  • sea salt
  • 2 cups corn kernels
  • 1/2 red onion (finely diced)
  • 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced)
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 limes (juiced)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumi
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • optional: crumbled cotija cheese, diced avocado, or a dollop of Greek yogurt

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. Cut circles out of the tortillas using a round cookie cutter.
  3. Press each tortilla circle into a muffin tin cavity and lightly spray with oil and sprinkle with salt.
  4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown and firm, then let cool completely.
  5. Optional: Sauté corn in a pan with a teaspoon of oil until slightly charred.
  6. In a large bowl, combine corn, diced onion, minced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.
  7. Whisk lime juice, olive oil, cumin, and chili powder in a jar, then pour over the vegetables and toss to coat.
  8. Spoon salsa into each cooled tortilla cup and top with garnishes if desired.
  9. Serve immediately on a platter.

Notes

Assemble the cups right before serving to maintain crispness. Store components separately for best results.