Vegetable tacos are a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make option that can be enjoyed by everyone, whether you’re a vegetarian or just looking for a lighter meal.
With fresh veggies, flavorful spices, and your favorite toppings, vegetable tacos are packed with taste and nutrition.
Here’s how you can make them at home:
Ingredients:
For the vegetable filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
For serving:
- Soft corn or flour tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Avocado slices or guacamole
- Salsa or pico de gallo
- Sour cream (optional)
- Shredded cheese (optional)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions:
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Prepare the veggies:
- Begin by washing and chopping the vegetables. Dice the onion, bell peppers, and zucchini, and slice the mushrooms. If using fresh corn, cut the kernels off the cob.
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Cook the vegetables:
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it becomes soft.
- Add the bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and corn to the pan. Stir and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
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Season the filling:
- Add the cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the vegetables. Stir everything together so the spices coat the veggies evenly.
- Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the mixture and give it one last good stir. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Warm the tortillas:
- While the veggies are cooking, warm your tortillas. You can heat them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, or microwave them for 20-30 seconds to make them soft and pliable.
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Assemble the tacos:
- Once the veggies are ready and the tortillas are warmed, it’s time to assemble your tacos! Spoon the vegetable filling into each tortilla.
- Top with your favorite toppings such as fresh cilantro, avocado slices or guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, sour cream, and hot sauce.
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Serve and enjoy:
- Serve your homemade vegetable tacos immediately and enjoy a tasty, fresh, and satisfying meal!
Tips:
- Feel free to mix and match the veggies based on what you have available. You can also add black beans, roasted sweet potatoes, or even tofu for added protein.
- To make these tacos spicy, you can add diced jalapeños to the vegetable mix or top with a spicy salsa.
- For a smoky flavor, try roasting the bell peppers before adding them to the taco filling.
