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Tacos de Verduras

Smoky, vibrant vegetable tacos using corn, chili peppers, tomatoes, and cilantro.

Ingredients

  • Corn tortillas
  • 2–3 tomatoes
  • 1 bell pepper or chili pepper
  • 1 ear fresh corn or ½ cup kernels
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • 1 lime
  • Seasonings: cumin, smoked paprika, salt
  • Optional: onion, avocado, garlic, cheese

Method

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Swaps & variations

  • Soft flour tortillas instead of corn
  • Heat level adjustment: jalapeño, serrano, or poblano
  • Protein add-ons: beans or grilled tofu
  • Roasted salsa topping optional

Storing & freezing

Cooked veggies last 2–3 days refrigerated. Tortillas freeze well for 6 months.

Grow it yourself

  • Needs full sun.,Plant in blocks, not rows, for proper pollination.,Heavy feeder → add compost. Corn
  • Love heat and full sun.,Water deeply once or twice weekly. Tomatoes
  • Require long warm season.,Mulch to retain soil heat. Chili Peppers
  • Cool-season herb.,Succession sow every 2–3 weeks. Cilantro
  • Marigolds repel nematodes near corn.
  • Ladybugs remove aphids from chili plants.
  • Garlic spray prevents fungal issues on tomatoes.
  • Ready when silks brown and kernels exude milky juice. Corn
  • Harvest deep red fruits for best sweetness. Tomatoes
  • Pick green for mild heat; red for stronger flavor. Chilies
  • Harvest before flowering to avoid bitterness. Cilantro

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