4.6 from 180 votes
Easy Vegetarian Tacos
Easy Vegetarian Tacos combine sautéed vegetables including zucchini, mushrooms, bell pepper, and onion with black beans and warm spices like cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. The filling is brightened with lime juice and cilantro, served in warm corn tortillas, and customizable with various toppings. The vegetables provide a tender, hearty base with a smoky, mildly spicy flavor.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
216 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/2 red onion chopped
- 1 zucchini chopped, medium
- 8 ounces mushroom sliced
- 1 red bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 tablespoon water
- 15 ounces black beans rinsed and drained
- lime juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- salt to taste, kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, kosher salt and freshly ground
- corn tortillas charred or warmed, for serving
- Optional toppings: pickled red onions, shredded cabbage, avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro, queso fresco or shredded cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onion, zucchini, mushrooms, and bell pepper. Cook until vegetables are softened, stirring occasionally, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and oregano with 1 tablespoon of water. Stir until well combined. Gently stir in the black beans. Add the lime juice and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- To assemble the tacos, place the veggie filling in a warm corn tortilla. Top with desired toppings and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
24mg
(1%)
Potassium
821mg
(17%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1584IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
50mg
(56%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 821mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1584IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.