Mexican Vegetables

This Mexican Vegetables Recipe works great for tacos, Spanish rice, and burrito bowls. It is super tasty thanks to a few classic and surprising ingredients.

I love and admire Mexican food and culture, AND I love adding vegetables to my Mexican dishes. I know I can’t do these delicious cuisines justice, but I try my best. Mexican Vegetables are just too tasty not to make at home. Since I LOVE adding vegetables to EVERYTHING, I feel like I have kind of become a vegetable flavoring expert of sorts.

I have played with this particular recipe for a while, and I have finally found a combination of ingredients that make my mouth dance with joy. Below is my favorite Mexican Vegetables Recipe.

Mexican vegetables
Sauteed Mix of Mexican Vegetables

The Best Classic Mixed Vegetables

You can find what I think is one of the best Classic Mixed Vegetable Dishes here.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 white onion, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 orange pepper sliced
  • 1 green pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup zucchini sliced
  • 1 cup squash, sliced
  • ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup taco seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

These are the basic vegetables, but you can add or substitute a variety of vegetables and use the same delicious seasonings. Other vegetables I sometimes add are:

  • Spinach
  • Kale
  • Shredded Brussel Sprouts
  • Celery
  • Cauliflower
  • Carrots
  • Dry Slaw package
sautéing Mexican vegetables
Sauteing Mexican Vegetables

Instructions

  • In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil for about 1 minute.
  • Add the vegetables, garlic, salt, pepper, taco seasoning to the skillet.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes. Stir frequently.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro and soy sauce.
  • Spritz of lime juice, and cilantro.

Mexican Vegetables

This Mexican Vegetables Recipe works great for tacos, Spanish rice, and burrito bowls. It is super tasty thanks to a few classic and surprising ingredients.

  • 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 white onion (sliced)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 red pepper (sliced)
  • 1 orange pepper (sliced)
  • 1 green onion (sliced)
  • 1 cup zucchini (sliced)
  • 1 cup squash (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 1/4 cup taco seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  1. In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil for about 1 minute. Add the vegetables, garlic, salt, pepper, taco seasoning to the skillet.

  2. Cook for about 5 minutes. Stir frequently. Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro and soy sauce. Spritz of lime juice, and cilantro.

Side Dish

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Lacy Ngo

Lacy Ngo is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Human Nutrition. Lacy focuses on mindful eaitng and living and her blog provides over 400 nutrition and weight loss tips as well as inspiring faith stories

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