Zucchini & Black Bean Tacos with Feta

Ingredients

• 15 oz black beans
• 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
• 2 cloves garlic (Minced or pressed)
• 16 small corn tortillas
• 1 medium yellow onion (Small diced)
• 2 medium zucchini squash (Medium diced into ½-inch cubes)
• black pepper (To taste)
• chili powder (Amount not specified)
• ground cumin (Amount not specified)
• extra virgin olive oil (For sautéing; amount not specified)
• salt (Amount not specified)

Steps

1. 1

   Wash and dry the fresh produce.

2. 2

   Trim off and discard the ends of the zucchini. Medium dice the zucchini into ½-inch cubes and transfer it to a medium bowl.

3. 3

   Drain and rinse the black beans, then set them aside to drain further.

4. 4

   Preheat a skillet over medium heat.

5. 5

   Trim off and discard the ends of the onion and remove the outer layer. Small dice the onion into ¼-inch pieces.

6. 6

   Once the skillet is hot, add the olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom.

7. 7

   Add the onion to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Trim off and discard the root ends of the garlic. Peel and mince or press the garlic.

9. 9

   Add the garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir until fragrant, 15 to 30 seconds.

10. 10

    Add the zucchini to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes.

11. 11

    Place the feta in a small bowl.

12. 12

    Add the black beans to the skillet. Cook until the mixture is heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.

13. 13

    Wrap the tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave until heated through, 15 to 30 seconds.

14. 14

    To serve, divide the zucchini and black bean mixture among the tortillas and top with the feta.

Notes

The structured recipe data does not specify quantities for the olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, or black pepper; season according to taste and use enough oil to coat the skillet.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• vegetarian
• Mexican-inspired
• quick
• 30-minute
• tacos
• healthy