Dave's Veggie Tacos with Mexican Flair
Dave's Veggie Tacos with Mexican Flair layer tender browned carrots, potatoes, leeks, and onions with creamy avocado and tangy queso fresco for a balanced bite of sweet, earthy, and lightly spiced flavors. Black beans add hearty protein while salsa, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime brighten each tortilla. Perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend taco spread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Dave's Veggie Tacos with Mexican Flair, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Make filling: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the carrots in the hot oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the potato; cook and stir until lightly browned and mostly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the leeks and the onion; cook and stir until the onion is lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 2
Mix in the sweet potato, beans, cumin, oregano, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until the sweet potato is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer the sweet potato mixture to a bowl, scraping the skillet clean with a rubber spatula.
- 3
Assemble tacos: Heat each tortilla in the same skillet over medium heat until warmed, about 30 seconds per side. Spread mashed avocado on each warmed tortilla; top with the sweet potato mixture, queso fresco, salsa, cilantro, and lime juice.
- Calories 347.62 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 12.14 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 48.38 g 18%
- Total Fat 12.4 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 3.05 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 14.37 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 292.62 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 7.8 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 6.91 g --
- Added Sugars 0.37 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 194.33 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 3.31 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 466.08 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 255.98 mcg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin C 9.28 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Dave's Veggie Tacos with Mexican Flair is made with 18 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Beans, Carrot, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 347.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Dave's Veggie Tacos with Mexican Flair made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Beans, Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Dave's Veggie Tacos with Mexican Flair?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 347.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Dave's Veggie Tacos with Mexican Flair easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 18 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Dave's Veggie Tacos with Mexican Flair healthy?
- Dave's Veggie Tacos with Mexican Flair has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 347.62 calories and 12.14 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 292.62 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.05 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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