Meatless Vegetarian Mexican-Inspired Recipes & Dishes
Vegetarian Curried Veggie Tacos Recipe
Recipe Name
Curried Veggie TacosTotal Time
50 minutesSpice Level
MildServings
4Ingredients
Tacos
- 50ml olive oil
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 2 teaspoons organic light soft brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium cauliflower, trimmed and cut into small florets (about 300g florets)
- 2 medium red-skinned potatoes, diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 pack Old El Paso™ Stand 'N' Stuff Soft Tortilla Boats (8 tortillas)
To Serve
- 1 large avocado, peeled, stone removed and thinly sliced
- 125g low fat natural yogurt
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped coriander
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C for fan assisted ovens), gas mark 6. In a large bowl mix together the olive oil, curry powder, brown sugar, cayenne and salt. Add the cauliflower, potatoes and carrot and mix until coated. Spread out evenly in a large shallow roasting tin. Roast, uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender, turning once.
- Heat the tortillas to pack instructions. Divide the avocado between the tortillas and top with roasted vegetables. Top each with a spoonful of yogurt and serve garnished with the spring onion and coriander.
Expert Tips
- Like it extra hot? Double up on the cayenne pepper or drizzle the finished tacos with your favourite hot sauce.
- Instead of the yogurt top the curried veggies with a spoonful of lighter crème fraiche or fruity mango chutney.
- Cooking Vegetarian? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is vegetarian. Products and ingredient sources can change.
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