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These spicy zucchini and black bean tacos are delicious, protein packed, and very easy to make.
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Spicy Zucchini and Black Bean Tacos

These spicy zucchini and black bean tacos are delicious, protein packed, and very easy to make.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 362kcal
Author Dora Stone

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. Vegetable oil optional
  • ½ White Onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 Mexican zucchini large, diced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Black beans drained

Chile de Arbol Sauce:

  • 2 - 4 Chile de Arbol, dried
  • 1 cup Almonds raw
  • ½ Onion white, large
  • 3 cloves Garlic unpeeled
  • 1 ½ cups Vegetable Stock Warm
  • 2 tsp. White or champagne vinegar

Instructions

  • Heat vegetable oil to medium heat in a large sauté pan. Add onion and sweat for 2-3 minutes or until the onion is tender and translucent.
  • Add the garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the zucchini and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add the black beans and mix well. Let cook for 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper.
  • To make the sauce: heat a griddle, comal, or cast iron pan to medium-high heat. Toast chiles on each side until lightly toasted, about 30 seconds on each side. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add the almonds to the pan and toast until golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Toast the onion, and the garlic until slightly charred, about 4 minutes on each side.
  • Place the almonds, onion, garlic, and chiles in the blender. Add the warm vegetable stock and 2 tsp. of vinegar. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Sauce should be thick and creamy.

Notes

Chile de Arbol Sauce recipe adapted from Gran Cocina Latina

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 803mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 587IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 3mg