Black Bean Zucchini Olive Tacos Recipe

Craving a quick, healthy, and flavorful vegan meal? These Black Bean Zucchini Olive Tacos are your answer! This vibrant recipe, inspired by Isa Chandra Moskowitz's "Appetite for Reduction," is ready in under 30 minutes. Enjoy crunchy taco shells filled with zesty sauteed zucchini, savory black beans, and a tangy garlic-lemon yogurt (optional). Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a fun fiesta!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 289.6 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Black Bean Zucchini Olive Tacos

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How to Make Black Bean Zucchini Olive Tacos

  1. Preheat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add 2 medium zucchini, diced, and 1 jalapeño, minced. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. Sauté for 7-8 minutes, or until the zucchini is lightly browned and softened.
  4. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; and 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander. Sauté for 2 minutes more.
  5. Stir in 1 cup salsa verde and 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the salsa has slightly thickened.
  6. If using, prepare the garlic-lemon yogurt (recipe below).
  7. Warm the tortillas – either in a dry skillet for 30-60 seconds per side, or microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for 1 minute.
  8. Fill each tortilla with the black bean zucchini mixture.
  9. Top with garlic-lemon yogurt (optional), and chopped scallions.
  10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

3g

Carbs

17g