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Soft Tacos with Southwestern Vegetables

1 T. olive oil

1 medium red onion, chopped

1 c. yellow summer squash, diced

1 c. zucchini, diced

3 large garlic cloves, minced

4 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped

1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped

1 c. frozen corn

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

¼ c. chopped fresh cilantro

12 corn tortillas

½ c. salsa (optional)

 

Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepan.  Add the onion and cook until soft.  Add the squash and zucchini and continue cooking until tender, about 5 minutes.  Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, jalapeno, corn and beans.  Cook until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.  Add the cilantro and remove from heat.  Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.  Add 1 tortilla to the hot pan and heat until softened, about 20 seconds per side. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.  Fill tortillas with ½ c. vegetable mixture. Optional:  Top with salsa.

 

Makes 6 servings – 2 tacos each.

Nutrition Information: 260 calories; 5 g fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 40 mg sodium; 45 g carbohydrates; 9 g fiber; and 9 g protein.


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This material was funded by the USDA's Food Stamp Program.  This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

This website was funded by the USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Program.  This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.