Sweet Heat Beet Tacos
A colorful mix of shredded beets and carrots cooked with peppers, onions, warm spices, and fresh lime. Bright, budget-friendly, vegan, and full of flavor.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 2 cups shredded beets
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¾ tsp garlic salt (to taste)
- 2-3 tbsp tequila (or water)
- 1 lime, juiced
- warm tortillas, for serving
- guacamole, to finish
Instructions
- Heat a large pan over medium-heat heat and add olive oil. Add onions and peppers and cook until caramelized at the edges.1 tbsp olive oil, 1 large onion, sliced, 2 bell peppers, sliced
- Add shredded carrots and beets. Cover and steam 2–3 minutes to soften.2 cups shredded carrots, 2 cups shredded beets
- Uncover and season with cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic salt.1 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 3/4 tsp garlic salt (to taste)
- Add tequila (or water) and lime juice. Cook until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the veggies look glossy.2-3 tbsp tequila (or water), 1 lime, juiced
- Serve hot in warm tortillas with a spoonful of guacamole.warm tortillas, for serving, guacamole, to finish
Notes
Replace tequila with water or veggie stock if preferred. Add black beans for extra protein. Great topped with cilantro or pickled onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 547mgPotassium: 652mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 12867IUVitamin C: 91mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
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