Southwest-style Vegan Tacos

Tacos are a delicious, fun option for any get-together! Instead of worrying about serving guests something they dislike, let them choose what to put on their tacos! Plus it makes for a more interactive dinner, if that’s what you’re into.

This taco recipe is divided into a few different components. Feel free to substitute ingredients and try a bunch of different things, whatever you like!

Prep time: ~60 min
Serves: 4-6
Gluten-free (if using corn tortillas)

Ingredients:

  • Tortillas or tortilla chips.

Guacamole:

  • 2 ripe avocados, mashed.
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced.
  • salt
  • pepper
  • lime juice

Mix everything together well.

Corn Salsa:

  • 2 cobs of corn, boiled and cooled, kernels cut off the cobs (defrosted frozen corn works fine too!).
  • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped.
  • 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped.
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped.
  • 2 jalapenos, finely chopped.
  • salt
  • pepper

Mix everything together well.

Rice and beans:

  • 1 can black beans, rinsed well.
  • 2 cups cooked rice.
  • 1/2 tsp each cumin, coriander, garlic, and chili powder.
  • salt
  • pepper
  • olive oil

Fry the beans and rice lightly in the oil. Add in the spices and stir well, continuing to fry until just fragrant.

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