Roasted Veggie Tacos

Roasted Veggie Tacos

  • 1 nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 med zucchini (small dice)
  • 5 large carrot(s) (small dice)
  • 1 small onion(s) (small dice)
  • 1 red bell pepper (small dice)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 tomato (seeded and diced)
  • 1 can pinto beans (15-ounce, rinsed and drained)
  • 1 tbsp chili powder (Plus 1 teaspoon)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 8 corn tortillas (6-inch)
  • 1 cup lettuce (shredded)
  • 1/2 cup queso fresco (or reduced-fat shredded cheddar)
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

  2. Place zucchini, carrots, onions, and red pepper on baking sheet. Add olive oil and garlic; toss to coat. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Remove from oven.

  3. While vegetables are baking, heat a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray. Add tomato and sauté for 1 minute. Add beans, chili powder, cumin and pepper and sauté for 2 minutes. Add cooked vegetables to pan and mix well.

  4. Serve 1/2 cup veggie mixture in each taco and top with lettuce and cheese.

Nutrition Facts
Recipe makes 4 servings (Serving Size 2 tacos)
  • Calories 280
  • Total Fat 11 g
    • Saturated Fat 3.1 g
  • Cholesterol 10 mg
  • Sodium 345 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 60 g
    • Dietary Fiber 15 g
    • Sugars 11 g
  • Protein 15 g

Recipe Courtesy of the Diabetes Food Hub

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