Veggie-Packed Taco Skillet (Printable Version)

A colorful Tex-Mex skillet featuring vegetables, black beans, and creamy avocado yogurt topping.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 zucchini, diced
06 - 1 ear corn, kernels removed (or 1 cup frozen corn)
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 2 cups baby spinach, chopped

→ Beans & Grains

09 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
10 - 4 small corn or flour tortillas, cut into strips

→ Seasonings

11 - 1 tablespoon chili powder
12 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
13 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Toppings

17 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
18 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
19 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

→ Avocado Yogurt Sauce

20 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
21 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
22 - Juice of 1 lime
23 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
24 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# How To Make:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
02 - Add minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, and zucchini; cook for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Add corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped spinach. Sauté for about 2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
04 - Stir in black beans, tortilla strips, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
05 - Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the skillet contents. Cover with a lid or foil and allow cheese to melt for approximately 2 minutes.
06 - Combine avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth.
07 - Remove skillet from heat. Top with fresh cilantro, serve with lime wedges, and a generous dollop of the avocado yogurt sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy, ready in 40 minutes
  • Packed with vegetables and flavor
02 -
  • This recipe is naturally vegetarian and gluten-free if using gluten-free tortillas.
  • Dairy-free alternatives for cheese and yogurt make it suitable for vegans.
03 -
  • Include a diced jalapeño for extra heat.
  • Serve with tortilla chips or use as filling for lettuce wraps for variety.
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