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Authentic Veggie Tacos

Name: Authentic Veggie Tacos
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Hot sauce', 'amount': 'To taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Sour cream', 'amount': '1 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt and pepper', 'amount': 'To taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Lime', 'amount': '1, juiced'}; {'ingredient': 'Cilantro', 'amount': '1/4 cup, finely chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Avocado', 'amount': '1, sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Corn kernels', 'amount': '1 cup, fresh or frozen'}; {'ingredient': 'Black beans', 'amount': '1 cup, cooked'}; {'ingredient': 'Red onion', 'amount': '1, medium, thinly sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Zucchini', 'amount': '1, medium, thinly sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Bell peppers', 'amount': '2, medium, thinly sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Corn tortillas', 'amount': '8'}

Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico with these authentic Veggie Tacos. Overflowing with a rainbow of sautéed vegetables, black beans, and corn, each bite is a fiesta of flavors. Drizzled with a zesty cilantro-lime sour cream and fiery hot sauce, these tacos are a perfect meatless treat that is both healthy and satisfying. Tacos have been a staple in Mexican cuisine since the time of the ancient Mayans, offering a versatile and communal way to share a meal with family and friends. This recipe pays homage to this tradition, with a plant-based twist.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Hot sauce (to taste)
Sour cream (1 cup)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Lime (1, juiced)
Cilantro (1/4 cup, finely chopped)
Avocado (1, sliced)
Corn kernels (1 cup, fresh or frozen)
Black beans (1 cup, cooked)
Red onion (1, medium, thinly sliced)
Zucchini (1, medium, thinly sliced)
Bell peppers (2, medium, thinly sliced)
Corn tortillas (8)

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat.
Add bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion, sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in black beans and corn kernels. Season with salt and pepper, then continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, lime juice, and chopped cilantro to create a zesty cilantro-lime sour cream sauce.
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
To assemble the tacos, spread a generous spoonful of the cilantro-lime sour cream onto each warmed tortilla.
Layer the sautéed vegetables, sliced avocado, and a drizzle of hot sauce on top of the sour cream.
Serve the veggie tacos warm. Enjoy the burst of flavors from this traditional Mexican treat!

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Main • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 10 minutes • Calories: 300 • Fat: 12g • Carbs: 40g • Protein: 8g • Sodium: 300mg • Sugar: 6g

Authentic Veggie Tacos

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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