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Vegetarian Texas Tacos

Perfect for summer entertaining, a quick cottage lunch, or a fabulous vegetarian meal for busy families on the go…

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Ingredients
  1. 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 15 mL
  2. 1 medium onion, minced 1
  3. 3 garlic cloves, minced 3
  4. 4 tsp. ground cumin 20 mL
  5. 4 tsp. chili powder 20 mL
  6. 2 19 oz. (540 mL) cans black or pinto beans, drained, rinsed 2
  7. 3⁄4 cup medium salsa 175 mL
  8. 1⁄2 cup frozen kernel corn 125 mL
  9. salt & pepper to taste
  10. 1⁄2-1 tsp. crushed red pepper 2-5 mL
  11. 3⁄4 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese 175 mL
  12. 1⁄4 CUP grated cheddar cheese 60 mL
  13. about 10 flour tortillas 410 g
  14. Toppings (use 3 or more plus salsa)
  15. TOPPINGS
  16. 1 medium diced zucchini 1
  17. shredded lettuce
  18. 2 small avocados, diced & tossed 2
  19. with a splash of lime juice
  20. grated Cheddar cheese
  21. chopped onion
  22. diced red or yellow pepper
  23. diced fresh tomatoes
  24. salsa
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°f (180°c). Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add cumin and chili powder and stir until they are aromatic, about 1-2 minutes longer. Add beans and salsa and mash with a potato masher to a consistency that is to your liking. Add corn and season with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper.
  2. Put mixture in a casserole and sprinkle cheeses on top. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese melts.
  3. Warm tortillas in oven and let your family do their own wrapping and topping. Pass the salsa.
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This recipe is available in the book The Rest of the Best and More.