Roasted Root Tacos - 3 Guiding Stars
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These delightfully spiced tacos make an excellent vegetarian addition to the table whether your family is vegetarian or just trying to enjoy more vegetables. You’ll love the flavor, and who can say no to the fun of putting together their own taco?

Ingredients

  • 5 cups mixed squash, beets and parsnips; peeled and diced
  • 1 red onion, cut into thick wedges
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • ½ tsp. chili powder
  • ½ tsp. ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp. salt, divided
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 8 corn tortillas, warmed

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400º F.
  2. Toss the vegetables and onion with 2 tablespoons oil, oregano, chili powder, cumin, half of the salt and black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast until vegetables are tender (15-20 minutes).
  3. Toss cabbage with remaining oil, lime juice, cilantro and remaining salt. Make the slaw up to a day in advance to give flavors time to incorporate.
  4. Assemble tacos and serve warm.
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 290; Total Fat 12g (15% Daily Value); Saturated Fat 1.5g (8% DV); Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg (0% DV); Sodium 245mg (11% DV); Total Carbohydrate 43g (16% DV); Dietary Fiber 9g (32% DV); Total Sugars 11g; Includes 0g Added Sugars (0% DV); Protein 6g; Vitamin D 0% DV; Calcium 8% DV; Iron 10% DV; Potassium 15% DV; Vitamin C 50% DV; Folate 35% DV; Manganese 35% DV.
Recipe by Guiding Stars at https://guidingstars.com/recipes/roasted-root-tacos/
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