Paneer Tacos

with Avocado & Chipotle Sour Cream

40 MIN

2 Servings

Wellness at Blue Apron

Find recipes that suit your lifestyle with our new nutritionist-approved dietary tags.

Vegetarian

These recipes don’t contain meat, poultry, fish, or seafood.* They’re made with fruits and vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. *Select artisanal cheeses may contain animal-derived rennet.

Carb Conscious

This applies to meal kit recipes with 48g or less of net carbs (total carbs minus dietary fiber) per serving. Carb Conscious Add-ons contain 20g or less net carbs.

Mediterranean Diet

Our Mediterranean recipes are inspired by the Mediterranean Diet, a healthy eating plan recommended in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans published jointly every five years by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS). This eating plan highlights the flavors and cooking styles from countries along the Mediterranean Sea, including those in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. These recipes showcase a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, as well as lean proteins and moderate portions of dairy.

600 Calories or Less

These meals contain 600 calories or less per serving. The US Food & Drug Administration uses 2000 calorie daily intake for general advice. The 600 calorie cap equates to 30% of the total 2000 calories per day based on 3 meals per day with 200 calories remaining for snack or beverage.

Wellness Grain

These recipes feature grains such as barley, quinoa, farro, orzo, couscous and more, handpicked by our Culinary team in collaboration with our Registered Dietitian.

Pescatarian

These recipes feature a wide array of nutritious seafood options like salmon, cod, tilapia, crab, and shrimp. While these dishes never contain meat, pork or poultry, they may contain animal derived ingredients such as milk, butter, cheese and/or honey.

30g Of Protein

These meals contain 30g or more of protein per serving, and are ideal for those looking to focus their meals around protein intake.

Keto Friendly

These meals have approximately 10% of calories from carbohydrates, 20% from protein, and 70% from dietary fats (per serving).

45g Of Protein

These meal kit recipes contain 45g or more of protein per serving, and are ideal for those looking to focus their meals around protein intake.

Nutritionist's Pick

These meals are selected by Blue Apron’s Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. They are centered around nutritious and wholesome ingredients, featuring whole grains and fresh produce which provide fiber. They also contain moderate portions of dairy and lean protein while being mindful of saturated fat.

Wheat Free

These meals are prepared with ingredients that do not contain wheat. They feature grains such as barley and rice as well as proteins and vegetables.

Reduced Sodium

These Prepared and Ready dishes contain at least 25% less sodium per 100 grams (or 3.5 oz) than our average Prepared and Ready Meal as of October 1, 2024. Sodium content has been reduced from 330 mg per 100 grams to 250 mg per 100 grams. These dishes focus on ingredients with strong flavor and moderate salt.

Vegan

To view a recipe's full nutrition information, head to your Upcoming page at blueapron.com, click on a specific recipe, then head to the Nutrition tab and select 'View Full Nutrition.' Nutrition Facts Panels are available up to 1.5 weeks in advance

From the Test Kitchen

The star of these hearty vegetarian tacos is paneer—a type of firm, fresh cheese that holds up against heat, which you’ll pan-fry until beautifully golden brown. It’s then stuffed into warm flour tortillas alongside smoky sautéed poblano and onion, cooling avocado, and a creamy, spicy sauce.
CLICK FOR RECIPE CARD

See Plans

Dietary Information

See nutrition facts for total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium information

Vegetarian

Nutrition

PER SERVING
Calories

790 Cals (est.)

View Full Nutrition

fresh

ingredients

4 oz Paneer Cheese
4 Flour Tortillas
1 Avocado
1 Red Onion
1 Poblano Pepper
1 Lime
2 Persian Cucumbers
½ lb Green Cabbage
3 Tbsps Roasted Peanuts
1 Tbsp Sugar
1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
¼ cup Sour Cream
2 tsps Chipotle Chile Paste

time-saving

tips & techniques

step-by-step

instructions

Cook Along

1 Prepare the ingredients & make the sauce

If you prefer to use an oven to warm the tortillas instead of a microwave, preheat the oven to 375°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Quarter the lime. Halve, peel, and thinly slice the onion. Medium dice the cheese. Halve the cucumbers lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise. Cut out and discard the core of the cabbage; thinly slice the leaves. Roughly chop the peanuts. Halve and pit the avocado. Using a spoon, remove the avocado from the skin, then thinly slice. Top with the juice of 2 lime wedges and season with salt and pepper. Cut off and discard the stem of the pepper; remove the core. Halve lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise. Thoroughly wash your hands and cutting board immediately after handling. In a bowl, whisk together the sour cream, the juice of the remaining lime wedges, and as much of the chile paste as you'd like, depending on how spicy you'd like the dish to be. Season with salt and pepper.

2 Pickle the onion

In a small pot, combine the, sugar, half the sliced onion, vinegar, and 1/2 cup of water; season with salt and pepper. Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved. Turn off the heat. Set aside to cool at least 10 minutes.

3 Cook the vegetables

In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the sliced pepper and remaining sliced onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 7 to 9 minutes, or until lightly browned and softened. Transfer to a plate. Wipe out the pan.

4 Brown the cheese

In the same pan, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium until hot. Add the diced cheese (carefully, as it may pop). Cook, without stirring, 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until crispy and browned. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; immediately season with salt.

5 Make the slaw

Meanwhile, reserving about 3 tablespoons of the pickling liquid, drain the pickled onion. In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, sliced cabbage, chopped peanuts, pickled onion, and reserved pickling liquid. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to thoroughly combine.

6 Warm the tortillas & serve your dish

If using the microwave, wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel; microwave on high 1 minute, or until heated through. If using the oven, wrap the tortillas in foil and place directly onto an oven rack; warm 7 to 9 minutes, or until heated through. Transfer to a work surface and carefully unwrap. Assemble the tacos using the warmed tortillas, cooked vegetables, sliced avocado, browned cheese, and chipotle sour cream. Serve the tacos with the slaw on the side. Enjoy!