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Vegetarian Zucchini Spaghetti Tacos

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 hard taco shells

Ingredients

  • 1 ear of corn
  • ½ cup canned tomato sauce
  • 1 avocado peeled and cored
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced cilantro
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 medium zucchinis Blade C, noodles trimmed
  • ½ cup black beans
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce romaine or spinach works best
  • Optional if not using hard taco shells: 3 cups of shredded lettuce
  • 6 yellow or blue corn taco shells*
  • For the taco seasoning:
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place the corn in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and once boiling, let cook for 2 minutes or until corn is easily pierced with a fork. Once done, drain into a colander and shave off corn with a knife. Set shaved kernels aside.
  • While the water is heating up, combine all of the taco seasoning spices together and whisk until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
  • Once the corn is done, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet heats, add in the tomato sauce and pour in taco seasoning mix. Stir to combine and lower the heat, simmering for 5 minutes for the flavors to develop.
  • While tomato sauce is simmering, smash the avocado in a bowl, add in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and set aside.
  • Add in the zucchini noodles, corn and beans and cook for 2-3 minutes or until noodles are cooked through.
  • If using hard taco shells: Using pasta tongs, fill the taco shells with zucchini spaghetti mixture and top with olives, a dollop of avocado and a pinch of lettuce.
  • If not using hard taco shells: Fill a bowl up with shredded lettuce and top with zucchini noodles (using pasta tongs to let excess moisture drip off), then top with olives and a dollop of avocado. Repeat 3 more times to make 3 taco bowls.
  • *Check the ingredients on the taco shells – they should contain nothing more than water, corn (or masa) flour and/or oil.