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Sautéed Vegetable & Black Bean Tacos Boats with Tangy Tomato Guacamole
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 663 kcal / serving
These romaine boats are filled with a hearty, lightly spiced black bean and corn mixture, finished with a bright avocado-tomato guacamole. The crisp leaves provide a sturdy, weeknight-friendly hand-held serving with a creamy bite.
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Ingredients
- 1avocado
- 1 (15 oz) canblack beans
- 1 cupfrozen corn
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1green bell pepper
- 1lime
- ¼ (8 oz) blockmozzarella cheese
- ½ headromaine lettuce
- 2tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) cantomato sauce
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- avocados
- green bell peppers
- limes
- yellow onions
From the pantry: black pepper, chili powder, cumin, ground, extra virgin olive oil, salt
Cookware
can opener · chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater · measuring cups · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · nonstick skillet · stirring spoon · whisk or fork
Directions
- Rinse produce and pat dry; drain and rinse the black beans in a colander and let them drain.
- Seed and dice the bell pepper; peel and dice the onion; peel and mince the garlic.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and swirl in oil to coat the bottom.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet; cook until softened, about 5–6 minutes.
- Stir in the beans, corn, tomato sauce, and spices; simmer on low for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Grate the mozzarella.
- Halve and pit the avocados; scoop the flesh into a bowl and mash slightly, then fold in the diced tomatoes and lime juice; season with salt.
- Separate romaine leaves from the head and use them as taco shells; fill with the bean mixture and top with guacamole and cheese; serve.
Two tips
- Make-ahead tip: prep the guacamole and bean mixture ahead and refrigerate until serving.
- Serving idea: swap mozzarella for shredded cheese you have on hand, or add a squeeze of lime over each boat for extra brightness.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 663 kcal
- Protein
- 27 g
- Carbs
- 82 g
- Fat
- 31 g
- Fiber
- 30 g
- Sodium
- 721 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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