Vegetarian Tacos
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
For the Taco filling:
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil a neutral oil of your choice
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 zucchini sliced and quartered
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed (canned)
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 lemon juiced
- 12 corn tortillas
Optional Garnishes:
- Red cabbage
- cotija cheese
- Cherry tomatoes
- Sliced jalapenos
- Diced avocados
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onion, green and red bell peppers, and zucchini. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.2 tablespoons cooking oil, 1 sweet onion, 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, 1 zucchini
- Stir in garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, cayenne and pepper. Cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute.4 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Fold in the frozen corn and black beans, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the corn and beans are warmed through. Remove from heat.1 cup frozen corn, 1 cup black beans
- Stir in the lemon and lime juice, and set aside.1 lime, 1 lemon
- Warm-up 12 yellow corn tortillas by carefully roasting over an open flame or heating on a baking sheet in the oven for a few minutes.12 corn tortillas
- Next, assemble tacos starting with a scoop of vegetable filling into the center of a warm tortilla. Then top with shredded cabbage, crumbled cotija cheese, cherry tomatoes, sliced jalapeno, and avocado slices.Red cabbage, cotija cheese, Cherry tomatoes, Sliced jalapenos, Diced avocados
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and more lime juice. Enjoy immediately.Fresh cilantro, Lime wedges
- Scroll up and see the post for tips, FAQs, and storage recommendations.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 tacos. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of Tina Frank Photography.
Nutrition Facts
Vegetarian Tacos
Serving Size
2 tacos
Amount per Serving
Calories
263
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Sodium
340
mg
15
%
Potassium
533
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
47
g
16
%
Fiber
9
g
38
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
925
IU
19
%
Vitamin C
65
mg
79
%
Calcium
95
mg
10
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
