Vegetarian Texas Tacos Recipes

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil, over medium heat.
• Add in the onion and garlic; sauté, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until the onion is clear.
• Add in the cumin and chili powder; stir for about 1-2 minutes.
• Add the beans and salsa; mash with the back of a wooden spoon or a potato masher until the mixture is your preferred state of chunky or smooth.
• Season with salt and hot sauce to taste.
• Transfer bean mixture to a casserole dish.
• Top with 1/3 cup shredded cheese.
• Cook at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until heated through and starts to brown.
• Remove from oven.
• I let everyone assemble their own tacos and set out the bean mixture, taco shells, and all the toppings out on the table.
• Here is how I make mine: I spoon the bean mixture into the taco shell, then add salsa, lettuce, avocado and cheese; then I squeeze a little lime over the top.
• Feel free to add as many or as few toppings as your shell will hold.

Steps:

• In large fry pan, heat oil over medium heat.
• Cook the onion, celery, red or green pepper, jalapeno, and garlic until softened.
• Add garbanzo beans, spices, and a couple tsp of salsa.
• Stir until heated through.
• I like to fit the taco shells in a baking pan, spoon in filling evenly into the shells and bake in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes or so.
• It helps the shells from falling apart when you take the first bite.
• Remove from oven and top with your favorite toppings.

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute cabbage, pepper and onion until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar. , Stir in beans, salsa, chiles, garlic, chili powder and cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, about 5 minutes., Serve in taco shells. Top with cheese and avocado.

Steps:

• 1. Place the eggplant in a colander and sprinkle with the salt. Let stand for 1 hour. Pat dry with paper towels. Meanwhile, heat 4 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the eggplant and sauté until almost tender, adding more oil if necessary. Remove to a casserole.
• 2. Heat the remaining oil in the same skillet over low heat; wilt the onion, garlic and red pepper for 10 minutes, then add to the casserole. Place casserole over low heat and add the ingredients up through the parsley. Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, for 30 minutes.
• 3. Stir in the kidney beans and chickpeas; cook for 15 minutes. The skin of the eggplant should be tender. Adjust seasonings.
• 4. Prepare the tacos: Place 1/4 cup of the cooked veggies in each taco shell. Top with some shredded lettuce and 1 tablespoon each of the onion and tomatoes. Dollop with sour cream and sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.