If you want to make restaurant quality dishes, try these Flavorful Veggie Tacos at home with this simple and fresh recipe that is also great for your health.
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Flavorful Veggie Tacos: Fresh and Easy Recipe
- Tacos are one of the most loved comfort foods in America. While tacos always have meat in them, veggie tacos are also popular for their flavor, health and versatility.
- If you are a vegetarian or looking for a light meal or want something spicy, then these healthy veggie tacos are a great option.
- This article will tell you all about how to make tacos at home step by step in very easy steps.
- From preparing the ingredients to cooking them, what are the right toppings and how to serve them in a classic way, then at the end some of your questions will also be answered.
- You’ll learn how to make a restaurant quality tacos recipe that’s 100% meatless and still tastes amazing.
Why you love veggie tacos?
- It is budget friendly and often vegetables are much more affordable than meat.
- It is great for health as it is rich in vitamins, fibre and minerals from fresh veggies.
- It is great for vegetarians and is perfect as it can be made vegan or gluten free and thus fits your diet.
- You can customize this recipe with spices, herbs and flavourful toppings.
All Ingredients (For Tasty Veggie Tacos)
As per the ingredients mentioned in the recipe, you can make about 8 to 10 veggie tacos for 4 to 5 people.
Ingredients for the Veggie Filling:-
- 1/2 tsp smoke paprika
- 1/2 tsp celery seed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 zucchini halved
- 1 red and yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup corn kernels, crown canned or frozen
- Juice of 1 lime
- Pepper and salt to taste
Tacos Ingredients
- 8 to 10 flour tortillas or mini corn (warmed)
Optional Topping Ingredients:-
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Guacamole or avocado sliced
- Cotija or whipped cheese crumbled (omit for vegans)
- Salsa
- Cabbage and lettuce cashew
- Pickled red onion
- Vegan cashew cream or sourdough Cream
All step by step recipe to make Veggie Tacos:–.
1. Preparing the Vegetables
- Wash all the vegetables you are using thoroughly.
- Cut the bell peppers, onions, zucchini and mushrooms in the quantities mentioned so that they all cook evenly.
- Chop the garlic clove finely and keep it aside.
- If using frozen corn, thaw it before cooking and then use it.
2. Roasting the Vegetables
- Now take a pan and heat it on medium flame. Add 2 tbsp olive oil to it. Then add bell pepper, onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until it becomes slightly soft.
- Now add the corn, mushrooms and zucchini and keep stirring it frequently so that it does not burn at the bottom.
- Add the finely chopped garlic and cook for about 2 minutes.
3. Using the Spices
- Now sprinkle the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, oregano and black pepper on the vegetables as mentioned and mix well so that all the vegetables are well coated with the spices.
- Cook for 7 to 8 minutes to soften the veggies but make sure they don’t get mushy.
- Once cooked, squeeze out the juice of 1 fresh lemon and apply all over the tortillas for a tangy flavor.
4. Warming the Tortillas
- Take a dry pan and heat it on medium-high heat. Add the tortillas and warm them on all sides for 28 to 30 seconds.
- Optional – Wrap tightly in a file and warm in the oven at 350° F for 8 to 10 minutes.
- If your tortillas are soft and warm, cover them well with towels.
5. Preparing the Tacos
- Place the warm tortillas on a flat surface.
- Sprinkle the vegetable mixture lightly on each tortilla and then add toppings of your choice – salsa, cilantro, avocado, cheese or more.
Serving Tips for Tasty Veggie Tacos:-
- If you want a better meal, then use Mexican rice or serve it with coriander leaves, lemon rice which gives a classic look.
- Use black beans or refried beans to serve with it.
- If you want a sweet spicy taste, then add fresh pineapple or mango salsa.
- Beverage lovers:- For beverages, use agua fresca, margarita or iced tea for serving.
Some suggestions for better veggie tacos:-
Roasting– If you like smoky taste, then do not sauté the vegetable in a pan, use the oven and roast it for 18 to 20 minutes at 400° F.
To make it spicy– For those who like spicy food, add chipotle peppers, jalapeño or hot sauce.
Use fresh tortillas – If you want to add extra flavor to your recipe, warm, soft tortillas make a huge difference in taste and texture.
Meal prep – You can cook the veggies ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days, then use them later in the meal.
Vegan version – You can skip the sour cream and cheese in this version and use plant-based alternatives which are great for nutrition, protein and health.
Nutrition of Tasty Veggie Tacos – Per tacos/without toppings
- 180 calories
- 22 g carbs
- 4 g protein
- 5 g fiber
- 8 g fat
- 220 mg sodium
- Values may vary based on tortilla size and toppings.
Veggie Tacos FAQs
Q. Can tacos be made vegan?
Yes! Just use vegan alternatives like vegan cheese.
Q. How to make veggie tacos protein free?
To make these gluten free, use corn tortillas, and corn tortillas are naturally gluten free. Make sure not to use flour tortillas.
Q. How to store leftover tacos?
To store tacos and prevent them from getting soggy, store the filling and tortillas separately. Store the filling in the fridge and store the tortillas in a sealed bag.
Final Thoughts
Flavorful veggie tacos are not only delicious, but they are also very healthy, versatile and smart to make for a weeknight family dinner, event or Taco Tuesday.
The perfect combination of spices, veggies and toppings makes this taco a must-have and a must-have for any meat based taco.
If you are hosting a party for family or yourself or want to enjoy rich flavored veggie tacos that will keep everyone satisfied, then do try this and believe me it will become an essential part of your kitchen.
So put on your apron and get ready to make this dish.
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