Cooking: I love tacos

A quick little recipe I created last night inspired by the Jenny and her pickled onions. 

Have a super Memorial Day Weekend! 

 

I have to say I have been in a food funk and this is now my favorite dish. 

The non-spicy green hating girl actually ate it with lots of cheese. That made my night, because  I know if I love it, it's doomed.

My family will hate it soon. 

Too bad.

 

Not sure why this is so funny to me...but it is. Via

Zucchini and Black Bean Tacos

 

• 1 small onion (half sliced thinly, half diced)- I used yellow, but red would be prettier
• 3 tbl. red wine vinegar
• 2 tbl sugar
• 2 med-large zucchini grated
• 2 cans black beans, drained 
• 8-10 slices pickled jalepenos
• 1 tbl cumin
• 1 tbl oregano 
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1-2 avocados, sliced
• spinach or other greens of choice
• grated cheese
• tortillas of your choice

Combine 2 cups of water with vinegar and sugar and bring to a boil. Add sliced onions and cook 3-5 minutes. Remove from liquid and cool. (Jenny is right, this makes the tacos special).

 

In large skillet,  over med high heat 2 tbl olive oil until hot, add onions and jalapenos. Cook until onions begin to soften. Add garlic and spices and cook a few minutes more.  Lower heat to med. and add zucchini stirring to combine. Cook 5-7 minutes until liquid is mostly gone. Add beans and adjust salt and pepper. Cover and reduce heat to med-low for 10 minutes. Remove lid and simmer for a few more minutes. Serve with warm tortillas, avocados and greens and salsa of your choice. (Add cheese if interested.)