Vegetarian Tacos Recipe

August 22, 2023 - (Updated: August 22, 2023)

Cesar Chien

Epic Vegetarian Tacos Recipe Cookie and Kate from cookieandkate.com

Introduction

Tacos are a delicious Mexican dish that has become popular all over the world. They are usually made with meat, but vegetarians can enjoy them too! Vegetarian tacos are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and protein. This recipe is easy to make and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

To make vegetarian tacos, you will need the following ingredients:

1 can of black beans
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 onion
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 teaspoon of chili powder
1 teaspoon of cumin
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
Tortillas
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, salsa, avocado, sour cream, cilantro

Instructions

1. Begin by prepping your vegetables. Dice the red and green bell peppers and onion into small pieces. 2. In a large skillet, heat up the olive oil over medium-high heat. 3. Add the diced vegetables to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender. 4. Drain and rinse the can of black beans. Add them to the skillet with the vegetables. 5. Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir everything together until the spices are evenly distributed. 6. Turn the heat down to low and let the mixture simmer for 5-10 minutes. This will help the flavors meld together. 7. While the mixture is simmering, warm up your tortillas. You can do this by wrapping them in foil and putting them in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. 8. Once everything is ready, assemble your tacos. Spoon the vegetable and bean mixture onto each tortilla. 9. Add any optional toppings that you like, such as shredded cheese, salsa, avocado, sour cream, or cilantro. 10. Enjoy your delicious vegetarian tacos!

Nutrition

This recipe makes around 8 tacos, depending on how full you fill them. Here is the approximate nutrition information per taco without any optional toppings:

Calories: 150
Protein: 6g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 7g
Fat: 3g
Sodium: 420mg

Vegetarian tacos are a great meal option for anyone who wants to eat more vegetables or follow a vegetarian diet. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Give this recipe a try and let us know what you think!