Tacos de Verduras al Pastor

Tacos de Verduras al Pastor is a vibrant vegetarian twist on the classic al pastor, featuring marinated grilled vegetables that burst with flavor. Served in warm tortillas and topped with fresh salsa, this dish is a delightful and healthy option for BBQ lovers.

Ingredients

• Pineapple - 150 grams, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, sliced
• Mushrooms - 150 grams, sliced
• Red onion - 1 medium, sliced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Chipotle in adobo sauce - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Corn tortillas - 4 small
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine diced pineapple, sliced red bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, and red onion.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced chipotle, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
3. Pour the marinade over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly. Let them marinate for about 15 minutes.
4. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
5. Grill the marinated vegetables for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until they are tender and slightly charred.
6. Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side, until pliable.
7. Assemble the tacos by placing a portion of grilled vegetables on each tortilla.
8. Top with chopped cilantro and serve with additional lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 240
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 34 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• Low in cholesterol, making it heart-healthy.

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