Ejotes Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Cook the Bacon

   In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess fat. Once cooled, crumble the bacon.

2. 2

   Prepare the Green Beans

   In the same skillet, add olive oil. Once heated, add the green beans and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until they are tender but still crisp.

3. 3

   Season the Beans

   Zest and juice the lemon, then add the lemon juice and zest to the sautéed green beans. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

4. 4

   Combine Ingredients

   Add the crumbled bacon and cotija cheese to the green beans, stirring gently to combine all the ingredients.

5. 5

   Serve

   Transfer the ejotes to a serving dish and garnish with extra cotija cheese if desired. Enjoy warm.