How to Make Dave's Mexican Veggie Tacos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you craving something flavorful and healthy for dinner tonight? Look no further than Dave's Mexican Veggie Tacos! This recipe is packed full of vibrant vegetables, zesty spices, and a burst of freshness that will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether you're a dedicated vegetarian or just looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, these tacos are a delicious way to satisfy your hunger and nourish your body.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil, or as needed
  • 4 carrots, chopped
  • 1 potato, chopped
  • 2 leeks, chopped (Optional)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 sweet potato, shredded
  • 1 (15 ounce) 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
  • 16 (6 inch) corn tortillas
  • 1 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
  • ½ cup crumbled queso fresco
  • ½ cup salsa
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon lime juice, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 16 tacos

  • Make filling: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir carrots in hot oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add potato; cook and stir until lightly browned and mostly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add leeks and onion; cook and stir until onion is lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Mix in sweet potato, beans, cumin, oregano, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until sweet potato is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer sweet potato mixture to a bowl, scraping the skillet clean with a rubber spatula.
  • Assemble tacos: Heat each tortilla in the same skillet over medium heat until warmed, about 30 seconds per side. Spread mashed avocado onto each warmed tortilla; top with sweet potato mixture, queso fresco, salsa, cilantro, and lime juice.
  • Nutrition

    334 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 400mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 171mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 885mg