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Corn, Zucchini and Black Bean Tacos Recipe Step By Step Instructions

Corn, Zucchini & Black Bean Tacos Recipe

These delicious Mexican tacos are a summer delight made with corn, zucchini and black beans along with a tangy & spicy green salsa.
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Recipe Info

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 Tacos
Category Snacks
Cuisine Mexican

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 5g

Ingredients For Corn, Zucchini & Black Bean Tacos Recipe
 

For the filling

  • 1 Cup Sweet Corn Kernels
  • 1 Small Onion
  • 1 Jalapeño
  • 4 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Zucchini
  • 1 Cup Black Beans cooked
  • 1.5 Teaspoons Cumin Powder (Jeera Powder)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Cooking Oil

For the green salsa

  • 5-6 Tomatillos (Green Tomatoes)
  • 1/2 Small Onion
  • 1 Green Chilli
  • 3-4 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Cooking Oil

For assembling

  • 12 Corn Tortillas
  • 1 Avocado
  • 2 Tablespoons Onion finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Tomato finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya) finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Cotija Cheese optional, skip for vegan

Step By Step Instructions for Corn, Zucchini & Black Bean Tacos Recipe
 

Preparing the filling

  1. Heat some oil in a pan and add corn kernels and roast them on medium heat.
    1 Cup Sweet Corn Kernels
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  2. Cook till they are slightly charred on both sides, then remove from the pan and set aside.
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  3. In the same pan, heat some more oil. Then add some finely chopped onions, jalapenos and minced garlic. Saute for a couple of minutes.
    1 Small Onion, 1 Jalapeño, 4 Garlic Cloves
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  4. Then add diced zucchini to the pan.
    1 Zucchini
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  5. Cook on medium flame for 3-4 minutes till the zucchini is roasted.
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  6. Then add the roasted corn and cooked black beans to the pan.
    1 Cup Black Beans
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  7. Add all the spices like cumin powder, garlic powder, red chilli powder, black pepper powder, oregano and salt.
    1.5 Teaspoons Cumin Powder (Jeera Powder), 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch), 1/4 Teaspoon Dried Oregano, 1 Teaspoon Salt
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  8. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes. Then set the prepared filling aside.
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Making the green salsa

  1. Place diced tomatillos, onions, green chillies and garlic cloves on a lined baking tray. Brush them will a little bit of oil.
    5-6 Tomatillos (Green Tomatoes), 1/2 Small Onion, 1 Green Chilli, 3-4 Garlic Cloves, 1 Teaspoon Cooking Oil
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  2. Bake them at 200 C or 400 F for 10 minutes till they are cooked.
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  3. Add them to a blender along with some lime juice, red chilli powder, black pepper powder and salt.
    1 Tablespoon Lime Juice, 1/4 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch), 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
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  4. Add spoonful of water if needed and grind the mixture to a smooth paste.
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  5. The green salsa is ready. Set it aside.
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Assemblin the tacos

  1. Peel, pit and cut the avocado into thin slices.
    1 Avocado
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  2. Heat the tortillas on a pan for 30 seconds on each side.
    12 Corn Tortillas
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  3. Spread a layer of the green salsa on the tortilla.
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  4. Place 1-2 slices of avocado on the tortilla.
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  5. Then place a large spoonful of the prepared corn, zucchini and black bean filling on top.
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  6. Sprinkle some finely chopped onions, tomatoes, coriander leaves, cotija cheese or any other toppings of your choice on top.
    2 Tablespoons Onion, 2 Tablespoons Tomato, 2 Tablespoons Cotija Cheese, 2 Tablespoons Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya)
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  7. Corn, zucchini and black bean tacos are ready. Serve them fresh with any salsa and toppings as needed.
    Corn, Zucchini and Black Bean Tacos Recipe Step By Step Instructions