TACOS WITH ROASTED POTATOES, SQUASH AND PEPPERS (RAJAS)

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You can turn the heat up or down on this taco, depending on your taste for spiciness. Season the potatoes, onions and squash before roasting. A comforting filling that you can heat up or tone down, depending on your taste for spicy. If you like heat, use a preponderance of poblanos and Anaheims for your peppers; if not, use more bell peppers. I season the potatoes, onions and squash with cumin and chili powder before I roast them, and serve the tacos with a cooked salsa ranchera.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

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

Time 40m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound potatoes, such as Yukon golds, cut into 1-inch chunks
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon lightly toasted cumin seeds, ground
1 teaspoon mild chili powder
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound summer squash, preferably a dense squash like Ronde de Nice, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium red onion, cut in half lengthwise and sliced in half-moons
1 pound mixed sweet and hot peppers (such as a mix of poblanos and bell peppers), roasted, peeled, seeded and cut in thin 2-inch strips
8 warm corn tortillas
1 recipe salsa ranchera (without chipotles)
3 ounces goat cheese (about 3/4 cup crumbled)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Place potatoes on one baking sheet and toss with salt to taste, 3/4 teaspoon each of the ground cumin and chili powder, and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Spread in an even layer.
  • Place squash and onion slices on other parchment-covered baking sheet and toss with the remaining olive oil, salt to taste, cumin and chili powder.
  • Depending on the size of your oven, roast vegetables together or separately on the middle rack. Roast potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes, or until lightly browned and tender all the way through. Remove from oven and transfer to a large bowl. Roast squash and onions for about 15 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes, until tender and lightly colored. Remove from oven and add to bowl with potatoes. Add pepper strips (rajas) and toss together. Season to taste with salt, and add more chili powder if desired. Keep warm.
  • Spoon filling onto warm tortillas and add a generous spoonful of salsa. Top with goat cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 395, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 945 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

Azeem Sheikh
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These tacos were delicious! I used a variety of vegetables, including zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers, and they all roasted perfectly. The chipotle crema was also a great addition, adding a bit of spice and creaminess. I will definitely be making


Fazal Ghafar
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I'm not a big fan of tacos, but I loved these! The roasted vegetables were so flavorful and the chipotle crema was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these tacos again!


Hasanzada Fazalkarim
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These tacos are so easy to make and they are always a hit with my friends and family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. The chipotle crema is also a great way to add flavor and spice. I highly recommend this recipe!


Binzeer Tasleem
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I made these tacos for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, even the meat-eaters. The roasted vegetables were perfectly cooked and the chipotle crema was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these tacos again!


Kurulus Usman
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These tacos are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the roasted vegetables and the chipotle crema. I will definitely be making these tacos again!


Elbaz Elhoucine
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love these tacos! The roasted vegetables are so flavorful and the chipotle crema is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe, even if you're not a vegetarian.


Lulu ana
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These tacos were a great way to use up some leftover vegetables. I had some zucchini, squash, and peppers that I needed to use up, and these tacos were the perfect solution. They were easy to make and they were delicious! I will definitely be making


Lizie aya
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I love these tacos! They are so easy to make and they are always a hit with my friends and family. The roasted vegetables are always perfectly cooked and the chipotle crema is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Heda Colleta
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These tacos were delicious! I used a variety of vegetables, including zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers, and they all roasted perfectly. The chipotle crema was also a great addition, adding a bit of spice and creaminess. I will definitely be making


Mohsin Jutt Mohsin jutt
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I've made these tacos several times and they are always a crowd-pleaser. The roasted vegetables are always a hit and the chipotle crema is a great way to add flavor and spice. I highly recommend this recipe!


Alal Mia
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian taco night. The roasted vegetables are so flavorful and the chipotle crema is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


David Trythall
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I made these tacos last night and they were a hit! My kids loved the roasted vegetables and the chipotle crema. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Rima Akthre
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These roasted veggie tacos were delightful! The squash and peppers were perfectly tender and flavorful, and the potatoes added a nice crispy texture. The chipotle crema was the perfect finishing touch, adding a bit of spice and creaminess. I will def