Best 9 Summer Tacos With Corn Green Beans And Tomatillo Salsa Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our guide to crafting the perfect summer tacos, a delightful fusion of flavors and textures. Featuring fresh corn, crisp green beans, and a tangy tomatillo salsa, these tacos are a vibrant celebration of summer's bounty. We'll provide you with a step-by-step recipe and helpful tips to ensure your tacos are bursting with flavor and sure to impress your family and friends. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and create a taco experience that will transport you to a warm summer day.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TACOS WITH GREEN BEANS, CHILES AND TOMATILLO SALSA



Tacos With Green Beans, Chiles and Tomatillo Salsa image

This filling works in tacos or on its own as a delicious summer salad. This is another summer taco filling that can also stand alone as a delicious salad.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, main course

Time 30m

Yield 10 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound green beans or a combination of green and yellow beans, trimmed
1 to 2 serrano or jalapeño chiles (to taste), minced
1/4 cup finely chopped red or white onion, soaked in cold water to cover for 5 minutes, then drained and rinsed (optional)
1/2 pound ripe red or yellow tomatoes (or a mix), diced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 ounces queso fresco or feta, crumbled
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh tomatillo salsa
10 corn tortillas
Shredded cabbage for the tacos (optional)

Steps:

  • Steam the green beans or blanch in salted boiling water for 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of cold water, then drain and dry on paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Cut into 3/4-inch lengths. Toss with the chiles, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, salt, pepper, cheese, and chopped hard-boiled eggs.
  • Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil and salsa. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Toss with the beans.
  • Heat the tortillas: wrap in a kitchen towel and place in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water. Bring to a boil, cover the pot and steam 1 minute. Turn off the heat and allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes without uncovering. Top with a spoonful of the bean salad, garnish with a handful of shredded cabbage if desired, fold the tortilla over and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 160, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 298 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

SUMMER TACOS WITH CORN, GREEN BEANS AND TOMATILLO SALSA



Summer Tacos with Corn, Green Beans and Tomatillo Salsa image

Another way to use the versatile green bean in summer cooking. Cut into one-inch lengths and add to a mix of corn, chiles and green tomatillo salsa. Green beans are such a reliable and versatile summer vegetable. I serve them on their own, of course, but I also throw them into various pasta dishes and salads, and here I've used them in a taco filling. Cook the beans first, just until tender, then cut them into one-inch lengths and add to this sweet and spicy mix of corn, chiles and green tomatillo salsa.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, tacos, appetizer, main course

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound green beans, topped and tailed
4 ears corn
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red or white onion, finely chopped
Salt to taste
1 serrano chile, minced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 recipe fresh tomatillo salsa
8 warm corn tortillas
1/4 to 1/2 cup crumbled feta, queso fresco or goat cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan full of water to a boil and salt generously. Add green beans and cook for 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of cold water, drain and cut in 1-inch lengths.
  • Cut the kernels off corncobs. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt, the corn and chile, and continue to cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until corn is tender. Stir in green beans and cilantro, and about 1/4 cup of the salsa (more to taste). Remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Top warm tortillas with corn and bean mix. Sprinkle cheese over the corn and add more salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 321, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 613 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BEEF TACOS WITH SALSA VERDE



Beef Tacos with Salsa Verde image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 6h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 3-pound boneless beef chuck roast
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 16-ounce jar salsa verde
1/2 white onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
12 corn tortillas, warmed
Shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes, avocado and/or radishes, for topping
Shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes, avocado and/or radishes, for topping
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef with the cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the meat to a 6-quart slow cooker, then add the salsa, onion and garlic. Cover and cook on high, 6 hours.
  • Remove the meat to a cutting board and shred with 2 forks, discarding the excess fat. Return the meat to the slow cooker and stir in the cilantro.
  • Serve the meat in tortillas and top as desired. Serve with lime wedges.

CARNE ASADA TACOS WITH GREEN SALSA



Carne Asada Tacos with Green Salsa image

Provided by Brian Boitano

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 cups vegetable stock or broth
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 chipotle peppers
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
4 pounds beef round roast
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
2 poblano peppers
4 tomatillos, chopped
2 avocados, halved, pitted and flesh diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 lime, juiced
1/4 bunch cilantro, leaves chopped
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Pinch salt and freshly cracked black pepper, plus more for seasoning
3 cups canola oil
24 corn tortillas
24 small flour tortillas
1 small head green cabbage, shredded
2 cups crumbled queso fresco

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Add the vegetable stock, tomatoes, chipotle peppers, onions and garlic to a Dutch oven and stir to combine.
  • In small bowl, combine the cumin, chili powder, salt and black pepper. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the beef so that it is evenly coated. Put the seasoned beef into the Dutch oven and cover. Braise in the oven until the meat is fork tender, about 3 hours. Remove the beef from the pot and put it into a baking dish. Shred with 2 forks and drizzle with some of the braising liquid to keep the meat moist. Cover with some aluminum foil until ready to serve.
  • Preheat a broiler.
  • Put the poblano peppers on a sheet pan under the broiler for 8 minutes, turning every 2 minutes until the skins are charred. Remove the pan from the broiler, put the peppers into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let them sit to allow the skin to separate from the flesh, about 10 minutes. Core, seed and peel the charred skin from the peppers.
  • Add the peppers along with the remaining salsa ingredients, except 3/4 of the diced avocado, to a blender. Puree the mixture until smooth. Pour the mixture into a medium bowl, and add the remaining diced avocado. Gently toss the salsa with a rubber spatula to coat the avocado. Taste and adjust the seasonings with more salt and pepper, if needed. Set aside
  • Bring the canola oil to 350 degrees F in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the corn tortillas in batches until crispy but still slightly pliable, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer them to a sheet tray lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
  • Put the flour tortillas in a damp towel and microwave for 45 seconds on high to soften them. Arrange a fried corn tortilla onto each flour tortilla. Spoon some of the beef onto the fried tortilla, top each taco with some shredded cabbage, 2 tablespoons green salsa and 1 tablespoon queso fresco. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Arrange on a serving platter and serve.

ZUCCHINI AND CORN TACOS



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Provided by Jimmy Shaw

Categories     Vegetable     Fourth of July     Picnic     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Cinco de Mayo     Father's Day     Dinner     Lunch     Corn     Squash     Zucchini     Summer     Healthy     Party     Self

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 cups fresh white or yellow corn kernels
1 cup chopped white onion
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
3 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
4 leaves fresh epazote, (or 1 teaspoon fresh oregano), finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 warm corn tortillas
1/4 cup tomatillo (green) salsa
8 teaspoons grated Monterey Jack cheese (or queso fresco)

Steps:

  • Heat half of oil in a large skillet over high heat. Toast corn 5 minutes, stirring; season with salt. Remove corn; set aside. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in skillet. Cook onion, stirring, until it caramelizes, 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook 10 minutes. Add zucchini; cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes; season with salt. Add corn, beans, epazote and pepper. Cook 3 minutes. Split filling among tortillas; top each with 1 1/2 teaspoons salsa and 1 teaspoon cheese.

GRATED SQUASH, CORN AND TOMATILLO TACOS



Grated Squash, Corn and Tomatillo Tacos image

Once you've made the tomatillo salsa, this light filling is very quick to put together.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 10 to 12 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or sunflower oil
1 small red onion, chopped
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 3 serrano or jalapeño chiles, minced (to taste)
1 pound summer squash, grated
Kernels from 2 ears of corn
1/4 cup cilantro (more to taste)
10 to 12 corn tortillas
About 1 cup cooked tomatillo salsa
3 ounces crumbled queso fresco or feta
Shredded cabbage for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes, and add the garlic and chiles. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute, and add the grated squash, the corn kernels, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, until the squash has wilted in the pan and the corn is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cilantro, taste and adjust seasonings. Remove from the heat.
  • Warm corn tortillas: Wrap them in a dish towel and place in a steamer above 1 inch of water. Bring the water to a boil, cover tightly and steam for 1 minute. Turn off the heat and allow to sit for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Spoon the warm corn and squash mixture onto the hot tortillas. Top with a generous spoonful of salsa, a sprinkling of cheese, and if desired, a handful of shredded cabbage. Fold up the tortilla and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 104, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 237 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SALMON TACOS WITH GREENS AND TOMATILLO SALSA



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You can also use arctic char in this tangy, healthy filling for tacos, which tastes good hot or cold. The fish can be cooked up to three days ahead, if you'd like, and flake it. The spinach can also be steamed ahead of time and then kept in the refrigerator for up to three days. Then just toss everything together with the tomatillo salsa when you're ready to eat.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, main course

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound salmon or arctic char fillets
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 bunch spinach or chard (about ¾ pound), stemmed and washed well in 2 changes of water
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 to 2 garlic cloves (to taste), minced
1 to 3 serrano or jalapeño chiles (to taste), minced
1 cup cooked tomatillo salsa (see recipe)
2 to 3 ounces crumbled queso fresco or feta (optional)
Shredded cabbage (optional)
8 to 10 corn tortillas
Chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with foil and lightly oil the foil. Place the salmon or arctic char on top. Season with salt and gently rub the salt into the surface of the salmon. Add pepper to taste. Fill a roasting pan or cake pan halfway with boiling water and place it on the oven floor. Place the fish in the oven and bake 10 to 20 minutes (depending on the thickness), until white beads of protein appear on the surface and the fish can be pulled apart with a fork. Remove from the heat and allow to cool until you can handle it. If desired, scrape away the white protein beads, then flake the fish and place in a bowl. Discard the skin. Season the fish well with salt and pepper.
  • Steam the spinach or chard just until wilted, about 1 minute for spinach, 2 minutes for chard, or blanch in boiling salted water (20 seconds for spinach, about 1 minute for chard). Transfer to a bowl of cold water, then drain and, taking the greens up by the handful, squeeze out excess water. Chop medium-fine.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a heavy, medium size skillet and add the garlic and chile. Stir until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute, and add the greens and salt and pepper to taste. Stir and toss in the pan for about a minute, until nicely infused with the oil, garlic and chile. Remove from the heat and add to the fish. Stir in 1/2 cup of the salsa. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Heat the tortillas: wrap in a kitchen towel and place in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water. Bring to a boil, cover the pot and steam 1 minute. Turn off the heat and allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes without uncovering. Top the hot tortillas with the fish. Spoon on a little more salsa and if desired, garnish with crumbled cheese and shredded cabbage. Fold the tortillas over and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 191, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 344 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

QUICK GREEN TOMATILLO SALSA



Quick Green Tomatillo Salsa image

I make this tangy, versatile tomatillo salsa to accompany a range of Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. It's always great with shrimp and fish, and it's my go-to salsa for tacos with chicken in the filling, and with vegetables like potatoes and greens, summer squash and corn. I roast the tomatillos under the broiler before blending them to get a deep, toasty flavor. You can also roast the chiles if you want a deeper roasted-spicy flavor, as opposed to grassy-spicy flavor. If you wish to roast the chiles alongside the tomatillos, place the whole chiles on the baking sheet, too; they will be done faster than the tomatillos, only a minute or two on each side. Once they're cool enough to handle, peel and stem them, and coarsely chop, then proceed with the recipe.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dips and spreads

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
2 to 4 jalapeño or serrano chiles, to taste, coarsely chopped (and seeded, if you would like a milder salsa)
1/4 cup chopped white or yellow onion, soaked for 5 minutes in cold water, drained and rinsed
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved (optional)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat broiler, positioning a rack at the highest setting under the heat. Cover a baking sheet with foil and place tomatillos on top, stem side down. Broil 2 to 5 minutes, until charred on one side. Turn tomatillos over and broil 2 to 5 minutes longer, until charred. Transfer tomatillos to a blender, tipping in any juice that may have accumulated on the foil.
  • Add chiles, onions, garlic (if using), cilantro and 1/4 cup water to blender and blend to a coarse purée. Transfer to a bowl and thin out as desired with water. Taste and adjust salt. Set aside for at least 30 minutes before serving, to allow the flavors to develop.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 42, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 302 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

BLACK BEAN TACOS WITH CORN SALSA



Black Bean Tacos with Corn Salsa image

Provided by Kerri Conan

Categories     Bean     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Corn     Legume     Bell Pepper     Healthy     Vegan     Tortillas     Chile Pepper     Self     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Olive oil cooking spray
2 cloves garlic
2 1/2 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
8 small corn tortillas
1 cup corn, thawed if frozen
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 small green chile, diced
2 scallions, chopped
Juice of 2 limes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. In a food processor, chop garlic. Add beans, oats, cornmeal, chili powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; process, stopping once or twice to scrape down sides, until mixture is combined, 1 minute. Crumble bean mixture with hands, sprinkle on prepared sheet, and coat with cooking spray. Bake until firm and crisp on bottom, 10 to 15 minutes. Use a spoon to break up pieces, coat with cooking spray, and bake until crisp all over, 10 to 15 minutes. Stack tortillas and wrap in foil; warm in oven 5 minutes. In a bowl, combine corn, bell pepper, chile, scallions and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; sprinkle with lime juice. Divide bean crumble among tortillas; top with corn salsa and cilantro.

Tips:

  • Utilize Fresh, Seasonal Ingredients: Take advantage of the vibrant flavors of summer by using fresh corn, green beans, and tomatillos. Choose organic produce whenever possible to maximize nutrient content and flavor.
  • Make Your Own Tomatillo Salsa: Homemade salsa is always more flavorful than store-bought options. Simply combine tomatillos, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice in a food processor or blender. Adjust the heat level by adding more or less jalapeño.
  • Grill Your Corn and Green Beans: Grilling adds a smoky, slightly charred flavor to the corn and green beans. If you don't have a grill, you can roast them in the oven at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
  • Choose High-Quality Tortillas: Freshly made corn tortillas are the best choice for these tacos. You can find them in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores. If you can't find corn tortillas, you can use flour tortillas instead.

Conclusion:

Summer tacos with corn, green beans, and tomatillo salsa are a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy the flavors of the season. They're perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a casual weeknight dinner. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can easily make these tacos at home and impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the grill, and let's taco 'bout summer!

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