Vegetarian Tacos

One of our favorite easy weeknight dinners is tacos and, frankly, I think some of the best ones are of the veggie variety. Here are two super easy, super tasty recipes I recommend.

BLACK BEAN TACOS WITH FETA & CABBAGE

1 15 oz. can black beans, drained
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
5 tsp. olive oil, divided
1 T. fresh lime juice
2 c. cabbage coleslaw mix
2 scallions, chopped
1/3 c. chopped cilantro
1/3 c. crumbled feta
Sriraccha sauce (or your hot sauce of choice)
taco shells

1) Mash together beans & cumin in a small bowl.
2) Heat 3 T. olive oil and cook beans over low heat.
3) In a medium bowl, mix lime juice, coleslaw, scallions, and cilantro and toss in 2 T. olive oil. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
4) Fill taco shells with beans and top with coleslaw mix, feta cheese, and hot sauce.

SUPER VEGGIE TACOS

2 T. olive oil
2 medium zucchini, diced
3 scallions, sliced
1 can corn, rinsed & drained
1 can pinto beans, rinsed & drained
2 c. baby spinach, chopped
2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
3/4 c. tomatillo salsa (salsa verde)
sour cream
white cheese
lime wedges
taco shells

1) Heat 2 T. olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium high heat. Add zucchini and scallions and cook appx. 5 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Cook appx. 1 min. Season to taste with salt & pepper.

2) Stir in beans, corn, spinach, & Salsa. Cook until spinach wilts.

3) Fill taco shells with veggie mixture. Serve with sour cream, cheese, and lime wedges.