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Ingredients 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 red pepper, diced 2 carrots, finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, very finely chopped 2-3 plum tomatoes, diced ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper Dash ground pepper 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 cups chicken stock ½ cup white wine (optional) 1 bay leaf 16 ounce round package queso fresco (farmer’s cheese)![Queso_Fresco_2]()
Step 1 Chop all veggies in advance.![Queso_Fresco_3]()
Step 2 In a deep skillet, heat olive oil. Then add onions and carrots and sauté until carrots are tender and onions are translucent. About 6 or 7 minutes.![Queso_Fresco_4]()
Step 3 Then add tomatoes, red bell pepper and sauté for another 5 minutes.![Queso_Fresco_5]()
Step 4 Add tomato paste and spices. Mix until well combined.![Queso_Fresco_6]()
Step 5 Add chicken stock, wine and bay leaf.![Queso_Fresco_7]()
Step 6 Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes.![Queso_Fresco_8]()
Step 7 While the sauce is cooking, prepare the cheese by slicing across in 3 to 4 even pieces.![Queso_Fresco_9]()
Step 8 Heat a large pan or skillet and add sliced cheese. Cook until toasty brown on both sides.![Queso_Fresco_10]()
Step 9 Ladle serving platter with sauce and placed slice cheese over it.![Queso_Fresco_11]()
Step 10 Top with another layer of sauce and serve.Fiery Queso Fresco Recipe
Most cheeses contain high percentages of acidic fats making them a fairly fatty food to consume. However, it is much lower in fat, making it a healthier alternative, if made with goat milk.
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