Veggie Bean Tacos

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Tonya Burkhard, Davis, Illinois

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Aug. 22, 2023

In the summer when fresh corn and just-picked tomatoes are in season, authentic Mexican dishes like this leave you always wanting that next bite. My personal preference is to serve them with a slice of lime to squeeze over the avocado. —Tonya Burkhard, Davis, Illinois

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Veggie Bean Tacos

Yield:6 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh corn
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 4 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 3 small zucchini, chopped
  • 1 large red onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
  • 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup salsa verde
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
  • Reduced-fat sour cream, optional
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Directions

  1. In a large skillet, saute corn in 1 tablespoon oil until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute tomatoes, zucchini and onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the beans, oregano, salt, pepper and corn; heat through.
  2. Divide filling among tortillas. Top with cheese, salsa, avocado and, if desired, sour cream.
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