Dave’s Mexican Veggie Tacos

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 15
Dave's Mexican Veggie Tacos
in Veggie

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

Taco Filling :
1 tablespoon oil , or as needed
4 carrots , chopped
1 potato , chopped
2 leeks , chopped ( optional )
1 onion , chopped
1 sweet potato , shredded
1 can black beans , rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Tacos :
16 corn tortillas
1 avocados - peeled , pitted , and mashed
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon lime juice , or to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
235
Sugar
4g
Fat
8g
Dave's Mexican Veggie Tacos are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional meat-based tacos. The combination of colorful vegetables, black beans, and spices makes for a hearty and flavorful dish that will leave you feeling satisfied. The tortillas are lightly toasted to give them a crispy texture that complements the softness of the taco filling. This recipe is easy to make, vegetarian-friendly, and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend fiesta. Serve with a side of rice or a salad for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2.Add carrots, potato, leeks (if using), onion and sweet potato to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables start to soften and brown (about 15 minutes).
3.Add the black beans and spices to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook until heated through (about 5 minutes).
4.While the veggie mixture is cooking, heat the tortillas in a separate skillet over medium-high heat.
5.Once the tortillas are heated and the veggie mixture is ready, assemble the tacos by placing a scoop of the veggie mixture in each tortilla.
6.Top with mashed avocado, crumbled queso fresco, salsa, cilantro, and lime juice as desired.

PROS

These tacos are packed with flavor and texture.
They are a great vegetarian option that will satisfy meat-eaters as well.

The recipe is easy to customize to your liking by adding or omitting ingredients.

Corn tortillas are a healthier option than flour tortillas, as they are lower in calories and carbohydrates.

CONS

The cooking time can be a bit long, especially if you are chopping all the vegetables by hand.

Because this recipe is vegetarian, it is important to make sure you are getting enough protein in your diet if you make it regularly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is loaded with healthy vegetables and spices. Black beans are a great source of protein, fiber, and iron. The spices used in the recipe have health benefits as well: cumin has been linked to improving digestion, oregano has been shown to have antimicrobial properties, and chili powder contains capsaicin, which has been shown to boost metabolism and reduce inflammation.

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