Veggie-Packed Taco Skillet Avocado (Printer-Friendly)

A colorful Tex-Mex skillet loaded with vegetables, black beans, and creamy avocado yogurt sauce for a fresh taste.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 zucchini, diced
06 - 1 ear corn, kernels removed or 1 cup frozen corn
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 2 cups baby spinach, chopped

→ Beans & Grains

09 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
10 - 4 small corn or flour tortillas, cut into strips

→ Seasonings

11 - 1 tablespoon chili powder
12 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
13 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
15 - ½ teaspoon salt
16 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Toppings

17 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
18 - ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
19 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

→ Avocado Yogurt Sauce

20 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
21 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
22 - Juice of 1 lime
23 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
24 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
02 - Add minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, and zucchini. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Stir in corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped spinach. Cook until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
04 - Combine black beans, tortilla strips, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
05 - Evenly sprinkle shredded cheese over the skillet mixture. Cover with lid or foil and let cheese melt for approximately 2 minutes.
06 - In a blender or food processor, blend avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper until smooth.
07 - Remove skillet from heat. Garnish with chopped cilantro, serve with lime wedges and a generous dollop of avocado yogurt sauce.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Made in one skillet for easy cleanup
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free option available
02 -
  • Use dairy-free cheese and yogurt for a vegan version
  • Gluten-free tortillas ensure the recipe is gluten-free
03 -
  • Add diced jalapeño for heat
  • Serve with chips for extra crunch or fill lettuce wraps
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