Vegetarian Tacos with Grilled Vegetables, Beans and Avocado

by Health Stand Nutrition | Feb 29, 2020

Speedy Meatless Bean Taco Recipe

This healthy vegetarian taco recipe from cookspiration.com by the Dietitians of Canada for grilled vegetable, bean and avocado tacos is a great addition for your next ‘Taco Tuesday’ meal. Enjoy this recipe with any type of your favorite legumes.

 

Makes 4 servings

 

Ingredients

1/2 cup Seasoned rice vinegar
1/2 cup Water
1/2 Red onion, sliced
2 Red peppers, chopped
1/2 lb. Mushrooms, sliced
1 tsp. Ground cumin
12 Corn tortillas
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1 cup Canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 Tomato, diced
1 Jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
Flesh of 1-2 avocado(s), sliced
Lime and fresh coriander, to garnish

 

Instructions

 

Step 1 Oven temperature: 200°C/400°F
Step 2 Bring the vinegar and water to a boil in a small pot over medium heat. Add the onions, stir and turn off the heat. Set aside.
Step 3 In a small bowl, mix the chopped pepper with the sliced mushrooms, cumin and a drizzle of oil. Transfer to a baking sheet (covered in parchment paper) and cook in the centre of the oven for 8 minutes.
Step 4 Garnish the tortillas with grated cheese, marinated onions, roasted veggies, red kidney beans, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeño, sliced avocado, fresh coriander and lime juice. Serve with guacamole, salsa and sour cream, if desired.

 

Nutrients per serving:
546 Calories
67 g Carbohydrate
22g Protein
21 g Fat
11 g Fibre

 

 

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