Wednesday, April 3, 2013

roasted veggie tacos with avocado cilantro cream!


let's just start by saying, you're going to want to make these.  healthy, easy, versatile, & super delicious.  & they're tacos!  who doesn't love tacos?

the avocado cilantro cream is freakin fantastic.  blakey & i are already talking about what we're going to make next to eat with it.  {our favorite turkey burgers i believe will be the answer.  yessss.}

don't worry about the long list of ingredients.  choose whatever you'd like, how ever much or how ever little.  it's perfect to feed two or a crowd.  but definitely enjoy!!


roasted veggie tacos with avocado cilantro sauce
found on: pinterest
original recipe:  naturally ella

roasted veggies:
2 small summer squash, small diced
1 ear corn, removed from the cob with the juices
1 red bell pepper, small diced
1/2 red onion, small diced
1 T evoo
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt

sauteed veggies:
1 T evoo
2 cloves garlic, minced
the other 1/2 red onion, small diced
4 oz white mushrooms, chopped
1 loose cup spinach
1/2 tsp salt

beans:
1 can black beans
6 pickled jalapeno slices, small diced

avocado cilantro cream:
1 ripe avocado, smooshed
1/3 c low fat plain greek yogurt
1 big ole handful of chopped cilantro
{i used about 3/4s of a small bunch}
juice of 1 lime
1/4 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt

the others:
the rest of that bunch of cilantro, chopped
crumbled feta cheese
about 10 corn tortillas

1. roasted veggies:  toss all of the chopped up veggies into a bowl.  top with oil, garlic, cumin, & salt.  stir until coated.  spread out on a sheet pan.  roast at 400 for about 15 minutes, until tender & slightly golden.

2. sauteed veggies:  heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.  add garlic, onions, & mushrooms.  sprinkle some salt on top.  cook until tender & lightly colored, about 5 minutes.  add the spinach & continue to cook until wilted, another 5 minutes.

3. beans: put the beans & jalapenos in a small saucepan & heat over low heat until warm through.

4. avocado cilantro cream:  stir it all together in a small bowl until creamy & delicious.

5. assembly: heat the tortillas in the microwave, wrapped in a damp paper towel, for 30-45 seconds until warm & soft.  top with veggies, beans, avocado cilantro cream, some chopped cilantro, & a little crumbled feta.  good luck eating it like a taco :)

love love,
kjp.

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