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Vegetarian Charred Corn and Zucchini Tacos

Vegetarian Charred Corn and Zucchini Tacos

  • 45 Minutes Prep
  • 45 Minutes Total
  • 6 Servings
  • 380 Calories per Serving
Corn and zucchini are charred in a hot skillet and tossed with a smoky tomato sauce to make a hearty and satisfying filling for vegetarian tacos.

Ingredient List

  • 4 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • 3 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) corn kernels
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup from 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ Organic Fire Roasted Crushed Tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 corn tortillas, warmed
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija or feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • Lime wedges

Preparation

  1. In 12-inch stainless steel skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over high heat. Add corn; cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow charring, until most of the corn has dark brown spots. Add onions; cook about 1 minute, tossing and stirring occasionally until softened. Add garlic; cook about 1 minute longer, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Transfer corn mixture to clean bowl. Clean out skillet, and wipe dry.
  2. Return skillet to high heat; add remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Arrange zucchini in single layer in skillet. Cook, without stirring, until zucchini is dark brown. Turn zucchini, and char on second side, about 2 minutes longer. Add tomatoes, chipotle chile, salt and pepper. Cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in reserved corn mixture. Serve immediately with warm tortillas, cheese, sour cream, cilantro and lime wedges.

Tips

  • Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is vegetarian. Products and ingredient sources can change.
  • To warm the tortillas, place dry skillet over medium heat. Place each tortilla in skillet, and cook about 30 seconds or until tortilla has brown spots. Turn and repeat on other side. Stack hot tortillas in clean dish towel to keep warm.
  • Chipotle chiles are smoked dried jalapeños. You can buy them dry or canned in a tangy, slightly sweet sauce called adobo.

Nutrition Information

Servings: 6
Serving size: 1 Serving
Amount per serving (Calories ): 380
Nutrition Facts
Food component / NutrientAmount% Daily Value*
Total Fat19g30%
Saturated Fat6g28%
Trans Fat0g% Value not available
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium460mg19%
Total Carbohydrate42g14%
Dietary Fiber5g22%
Soluble Fiber0g% Value not available
Sugars7g% Value not available
Protein9g% Value not available
Vitamin DValue not available0%
Vitamin EValue not available15%
CalciumValue not available15%
IronValue not available8%
Potassium480mg14%
ThiaminValue not available10%
RiboflavinValue not available15%
NiacinValue not available10%
Vitamin B6Value not available20%
Vitamin B12Value not available2%
Pantothenic AcidValue not available8%
PhosphorusValue not available30%
MagnesiumValue not available20%
ZincValue not available10%
ManganeseValue not available20%
SeleniumValue not available10%
CopperValue not available8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Exchanges

  • Starch 2,
  • Fruit 0,
  • Other Carbohydrate ½,
  • Skim Milk 0,
  • Low-Fat Milk 0,
  • Milk 0,
  • Vegetable 1,
  • Very Lean Meat 0,
  • Lean Meat 0,
  • Medium-Fat Meat 0,
  • High-Fat Meat 0,
  • Fat 3&½,
  • Fruits 0c,
  • Vegetables 1c,
  • Grains 2oz-eq,
  • Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
  • Dairy ½c,
  • Fats & Oils 2tsp

Carbohydrate Choice

  • Choices per serving3