Vegetable Tacos #MeatlessMonday #30 Minute Meal
I'm a temptress. Yes it's true!
But it's not what you think...
When I was visiting Sacramento a couple weeks ago my buddy Jessica invited me for dinner. I introduced you to Jessica about a year ago - she's was my running buddy when I lived in Sacramento and is a dear friend.
Jessica said we were going to make veggie tacos and I thought that sounded terrific!
As we were prepping and getting dinner together though she said she would not be eating them because she had started a new diet. In addition to being a gluten free vegan, today was her fourth day into a raw diet.
Well that was totally cool with me, Jessica is very dedicated to her diet and if that works for her, terrific! But these tacos were so good.... My job was to sauté and season the veggies and in her cupboard I found lemon pepper seasoning, cumin, coriander, salt & pepper - perfect! We had everything I needed....and boy did they smell good! I'm pretty sure after sampling a veggie (or two!) I said to Jessica, I just don't know how you're not going to eat these, they are so yummy! She smiled and went back to chopping her salad.
And then there were the tortillas! I toasted them on the stove to give them a bit of a char (if you're ever making tacos at home and want that restaurant taste....toast the tortillas - open flame works terrific and it only takes a few seconds per side) and boy do they smell good when they are toasting (here's that temptress part again!)
As we sat down to dinner and everyone (even the kids!) raved over the tacos, Jessica caved - though she passed on the tortilla - her salad was piled high with all these delicious vegetables. Sautéed peppers - green and red, squash and carrots - all combine for a crunchy mouthwatering taco! It's an easy way to lighten up your meal and so delicious! Am I tempting you now? 😀 Happy Monday!
Vegetable Tacos #MeatlessMonday #Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 small zucchini squash
- 2 small yellow squash
- 2 carrots
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon salt free lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 lime
- handful of chopped cilantro
- corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
- Slice and chop the bell peppers, chop the ends off the zucchini, slice in half and cut into half moons, peel & slice the onion into thin strips, peel (if desired) the carrots and slice into small coins, mince the garlic - basically you're just getting all the veggies ready.
- Place a large saute' pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil - when hot add in the carrots first and sauté' for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soft. Add the remaining vegetable and sauté for another 10 minutes or until they are of the desired crispness that you are looking for.
- When you pull the vegetables off the heat, top them with a squeeze of lemon and stir in a good handful of chopped cilantro - the addition just brightens the flavors and makes them so savory and delish!
- While the veggies are cooking, toast the tortillas. Wrap them in foil when you are done - that will keep them warm.
- Serve and enjoy with your favorite toppings!
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Kavey says
They look delicious, a great way to focus on veggies in a healthy diet.
Bowl Me Over says
Thank you Kavey, I appreciate you stopping by!
Elizabeth says
MMm yum! Lovely recipe! I'm going vegan for the month of AUgust so this would be perfect!
Bowl Me Over says
That's great Elizabeth, when you get that burger craving, you'll be happy with this recipe!
Debi at Life Currents says
I'm all about the veggies! And, Mexican is my favorite!I can't wait to try this wonderful looking meal! Thanks!
Bowl Me Over says
I'm just like you - can't ever get enough of yummy Meixcan food - enjoy Debi!!
Karen Grosz says
Thanks for sharing this recipe on Let's Get Real Link Up. Those vegetables look delicious. I would eat them without the taco, actually just put them on a bed of mixed greens.
Bowl Me Over says
That's exactly what my buddy Jessica did - so yummy!!
Easy Peasy Life Matters says
Grilled veggies and lime!? Sounds like the perfect combo!! 🙂
Bowl Me Over says
Yum, yum, yum - a fav here too, thank you!
Abigail Raines says
This seriously looks delicious! I love it!
Bowl Me Over says
I hope you get a chance to give this recipe a try Avigail!!
Lois says
This looks so good. Will be trying it very soon.
Bowl Me Over says
We loved these tacos, so much so I made them again tonight. Enjoy Lois!!
Natasha @ Salt and Lavender says
I generally love meat, but these do look fantastic! Pinning 😉
Bowl Me Over says
Thanks Natasha - I hope you give them a try!! Thanks for stopping by!