Summer squash, tomatoes, and beans are a delicious combination that can be used to make a variety of dishes, including tacos. These tacos are a great way to enjoy the fresh flavors of summer, and they're also a healthy and affordable meal. The squash and tomatoes provide vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, while the beans add protein and fiber. Best of all, these tacos are easy to make, and they can be tailored to your own taste preferences.
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TACOS WITH SUMMER SQUASH, TOMATOES AND BEANS
Beans such as pintos, even out of a can, add substance to this summery taco filling. Goat cheese provides a creamy, rich finish.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, tacos, appetizer, main course
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add chopped onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes, and add a generous pinch of salt and garlic. Cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds, and add tomatoes. Cook, stirring often, until tomatoes cook down slightly, about 10 minutes (this could take more or less time, depending on the texture and juiciness of the tomatoes).
- Stir in summer squash, chile, and salt to taste. Cook, stirring, until squash is tender but not mushy, about 8 minutes. Stir in beans and cilantro and heat through. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Heat tortillas and top with squash mixture and crumbled cheese. Serve with the salsa of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 295, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 721 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SPIRALS AND BLACK BEAN TACOS
This quick and easy vegetarian taco recipe uses prepackage butternut squash spirals and seasonings. Top with avocado slices, take a photo, and enjoy.
Provided by dsuperits
Categories Main Dish Recipes Taco Recipes Vegetarian Taco Recipes
Time 42m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut butternut squash into spirals using a spiralizer fitted with the large shredding blade.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute squash until slightly tender, about 3 minutes. Add taco seasoning; stir. Add black beans and tomatoes; cook and stir until beans are hot and tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry 1 tortilla at a time until lightly browned, about 30 seconds per side.
- Place 1 tablespoon sour cream on each tortilla; add about 1/4 cup squash mixture and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon feta cheese. Top with lettuce and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 589.8 calories, Carbohydrate 80.5 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 18.4 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1046.3 mg, Sugar 10.2 g
SOFT TACOS WITH ROASTED OR GRILLED TOMATOES AND SQUASH
If you've got the grill fired up you can cook the vegetables in a grill pan. Otherwise roast the tomatoes under the broiler and cook the filling on top of the stove.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, main course
Time 40m
Yield Enough for 10 tacos
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil and place the tomatoes on the foil. Place under the broiler, about 2 inches from the heat, and broil until charred black. Turn over and broil on the other side until charred black. This takes about 3 minutes on each side in my oven but all broilers/ovens are different. Remove from the heat and allow to cool until you can handle them, then remove the skins, core and cut in half along the equator. Set a strainer over a bowl and squeeze out the seeds (make sure they have cooled before you do this!), then rub the gelatinous pulp that surrounds the seeds through the strainer. Chop the tomatoes and combine with the juice in the bowl.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes, and add the garlic, chiles, summer squash, and a generous pinch of salt. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes, until the squash is tender. Add the chopped tomatoes and their juices and cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down and the mixture is fragrant, 5 to 10 more minutes. Add more salt to taste, and freshly ground pepper. Stir in the black beans, add the cilantro, taste, adjust seasonings, and remove from the heat.
- Pile onto warm corn tortillas, sprinkle on a little goat cheese, fold the tortillas over and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 142, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 403 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
MEGAN'S SPAGHETTI SQUASH TACOS
My daughter-in-law made these as a delicious, low-fat alternative to beef tacos! This is her recipe, and they are delicious!!
Provided by 4xamominparadise
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make 1-inch deep punctures all over squash with a serrated knife. Microwave squash on high for 6 to 8 minutes; turn over and microwave until squash is steaming and cooked through, another 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, cut in half lengthwise, take out seeds, and shred the flesh with a fork.
- Mix fresh lime juice, chili powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, and coarse salt in a large bowl. Add shredded spaghetti squash; mix well.
- Place black beans (heat if desired), crumbled queso fresco, chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro into separate bowls. Heat corn tortillas in a skillet over medium-low heat until warmed and flexible, about 30 seconds per side.
- Spread each tortilla with a spoonful of black beans and squash mixture, and a sprinkling of queso fresco cheese, onion, and cilantro; top each serving with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.6 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 597.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
SUMMER VEGETABLE AND BEAN TACOS
This one-pot meal is quick, easy, and delicious.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Lunch Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and soft, 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate and add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Add squash and bell peppers and cook until crisp-tender, 7 minutes. Return onion to skillet and add black beans and chili powder; stir to combine.
- Meanwhile, wrap tortillas in foil and heat in oven 8 minutes. Serve tortillas with bean mixture, sour cream, and salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 16 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 g
TACOS WITH SUMMER SQUASH, TOMATOES AND BEANS
Steps:
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add chopped onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes, and add a generous pinch of salt and garlic. Cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds, and add tomatoes. Cook, stirring often, until tomatoes cook down slightly, about 10 minutes (this could take more or less time, depending on the texture and juiciness of the tomatoes). 2. Stir in summer squash, chile, and salt to taste. Cook, stirring, until squash is tender but not mushy, about 8 minutes. Stir in beans and cilantro and heat through. Taste and adjust seasonings. 3. Heat tortillas and top with squash mixture and crumbled cheese. Serve with the salsa of your choice. Note Advance preparation: You can make the filling a day in advance and refrigerate overnight. Reheat gently in a skillet.
Tips:
- Choose the right squash: For this recipe, it's best to use a summer squash variety that is firm and not too watery, such as zucchini, yellow squash, or pattypan squash. Avoid using winter squash varieties, as they tend to be denser and less flavorful.
- Slice the squash thinly: This will help it cook evenly and quickly. If you slice the squash too thickly, it may not cook through properly.
- Use a large skillet: This will give the squash, tomatoes, and beans plenty of room to spread out and cook evenly. If you use a skillet that is too small, the ingredients may crowd each other and not cook properly.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet: If you're cooking a large batch of tacos, cook the squash, tomatoes, and beans in batches. This will prevent the ingredients from overcrowding the skillet and not cooking properly.
- Season the squash, tomatoes, and beans liberally: This will help to bring out their flavor. You can use a variety of seasonings, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.
- Cook the squash, tomatoes, and beans until they are tender but still have a little bit of crunch: This will give them the best texture for tacos.
- Serve the tacos with your favorite toppings: This could include things like shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and sliced avocado.
Conclusion:
These tacos with summer squash, tomatoes, and beans are a delicious and easy way to enjoy the fresh flavors of summer. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun weekend lunch. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
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