Creamy Corn, Zucchini and Poblano Tacos

Summer veggies take center stage in these delicious Creamy Corn, Zucchini and Poblano Tacos. Sweet corn, tender zucchini and smoky roasted poblano peppers meld together in a flavor packed filling tied together with a swirl tangy sour cream. Stuff the mixture into soft tortillas and you’ve got a tasty dinner on the table in about 45 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) Pepitas ((optional))
- 3 (10 ounces / 300 grams) Poblanos
- 3 teaspoons Vegetable Oil (like olive or coconut oil, divided)
- 1 pound (465 grams) Zucchini (sliced into bite size pieces - about 2 1/2 C)
- 1 1/4 cup (170 grams) Sweet Corn (fresh off the cob or frozen, about 1 large ear)
- 2 cup (200 grams) Purple Onion, (sliced in 1/2 moons, about one large)
- 2 Cloves of Garlic (minced)
- 3/4 teaspoon Cumin (ground)
- 3/4 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Oregano (dried)
- 1/2 cup (130 grams) Sour Cream (or sub vegan sour cream )
- 1/2 Lime, juiced
- 1 Fist Full of Fresh Cilantro (chopped for serving)
- 10-12 Corn or Flour Tortillas (gluten free if needed, look for organic and/or non GMO)
- Avocado, Guacamole or Hot Sauce, Fresh Cherry Tomatoes and Lime Wedges.
Instructions
- 1
In a dry 10" Cast Iron Skillet, toast the pepitas on medium low heat for about three minutes, tossing and flipping until they're slightly golden. Remove from pan and set aside to cool.
- 2
Blister/RoastThe Poblanos: this can be done in the oven, on stove top gas range, or grill. (see notes below for the latter two)In the Oven: Set oven to broil. Set the poblanos on an unlined sheet pan and broil, turning the poblanos every 2-3 minutes to blister, for about 10 -12 minutes. The peppers will become charred on all sids.Once blistered set the poblanos in a covered bowl for 10 minutes (this will make them easier to peel). Peel, remove the stem and seeds and slice into bite size pieces. Set aside.
- 3
Cook The Veggies: In a 10 inch cast iron skillet, add 2 teaspoons of oil. Heat until shimmering. Turn heat to medium and add the zucchini, stirring only a few times, for about 6-8 minutes until tender-crisp, a bit of browning is okay. Add the corn and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
- 4
In the same pan, add the last teaspoon of oil. Heat until shimmering. Turn heat to medium and add the onions, stirring occasionally for about 8 minutes or until softened. Stir in garlic, cumin, sea salt and oregano. Turn heat to low, add the poblanos, corn and zucchini mixture and the sour cream. Stir to incorporate all the ingredients on low heat to gently warm through. A few more tablespoons of sour cream can be added if desired. Squeeze 1/2 lime over mixture, stir, remove from heat and lid to keep warm.
- 5
Warm tortillas over a low open stove flame or in a cast iron skillet, about 20 seconds each side or according to package directions. Serve warm tortillas with filling and toppings as desired.
- 6
To freeze, place zucchini mixture in a freezer proof container for up to three weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and gently rewarm over low heat.
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