Vegetarian Tacos with Beans and Mexican Rice

Name: Vegetarian Tacos with Beans and Mexican Rice
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: Cilantro-Lime Crema:; ¼ cup plain Greek-style yogurt; 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro; 1 lime, zested and juiced; Beans:; ½ cup salsa; 1 can black beans, drained; salt and ground black pepper to taste; Mexican Rice:; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; ½ cup salsa; 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed; 2 cups hot vegetable stock; Taco Filling:; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 small onion, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced; 1 jalapeño pepper, sliced thinly; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 12 taco-size corn tortillas

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Vegetarian Tacos with Beans and Mexican Rice

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These tacos are filled with beans, peppers, and onion and topped off with a creamy cilantro lime crema for a delicious vegetarian dinner. Serve these to your vegetarian and omnivorous friends alike. They are so good, you won't miss the meat! They are great for weeknight dinner or dinner parties. Crack open a refreshing beer or sparkling water with lime to complete the meal.

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Mealthy Tip

Make it vegan by skipping the crema, or use a vegan sour cream substitute in place of the yogurt. Substitute cauliflower ice for the basmati rice if you want to reduce the grains and add more veggies. Or substitute quinoa or brown rice for the basmati if you want whole grains! Sprinkle fresh cilantro over the tacos for a burst of freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 912 calories; 36g fat; 107.4g carbohydrates; 41g protein; 80mg cholesterol; 3106mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 912		Calories from Fat 326
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36g		56%
	Saturated Fat 14g	69%
	Trans Fat 1.3g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 8.2g
	Monounsaturated Fat 11.3g
Cholesterol 80mg		27%
Sodium 3106mg		129%
Total Carbohydrate 107.4g		36%
	Dietary Fiber 19g	76%
	Sugars 15.0g
Protein 41g

Vitamin A 58%		Vitamin C 178%
Calcium 43%		Iron 48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Tagged:

Dinner Weeknight Lunch Mexican Bell Peppers Black Beans Gluten-free Vegetarian Salsa Tortilla Legumes No Meat Kid-friendly Frying Pan

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Jen the Mighty says:

Using salsa to make the rice is awesome. As I was reading the recipe for the beans I thought "they forgot the bacon," which shows what kind of vegetarian I am. Even without the bacon, this is a winner! And the cilantro lime crema - YUM!

Katie Hason says:

I made this dish and the cilantro crema was definitely my favorite part of this recipe! The taco filling was also really delicious, especially with the onion and oregano. I didn't miss the meat at all in these vegetarian tacos.

Sam Dalton says:

These vegetarian tacos are delicious! I really liked the lighter Greek-style yogurt instead of using traditional sour cream. The taco filling was very good, I would for sure make these again.