Description
These Green Goddess Tacos are a fresh and vibrant vegetarian meal featuring creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, and a zesty herb-packed Greek yogurt sauce. Perfect for a healthy, quick lunch or dinner, these tacos combine flavorful ingredients wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with a luscious Green Goddess sauce.
Ingredients
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Taco Ingredients
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas or black beans (optional)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or lettuce
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- ½ cup green onions (sliced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- ½ cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese (optional)
- lime wedges for serving
Green Goddess Sauce
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or vegan yogurt)
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup fresh herbs (mix of parsley, basil, chives, cilantro)
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- water to thin (as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Green Goddess Sauce: Blend the Greek yogurt, avocado, fresh herbs, garlic, lemon or lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender. Add water gradually to achieve a smooth, pourable consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Warm the Tortillas and Heat Beans (if using): Warm the tortillas in a skillet over medium heat or microwave until soft and pliable. In a separate pan, heat the cooked chickpeas or black beans with olive oil and a pinch of salt for a few minutes until warmed through.
- Assemble the Tacos: Lay out each tortilla and layer with shredded cabbage or lettuce, warmed beans or chickpeas, diced cucumber, avocado slices, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle generously with the prepared Green Goddess sauce and sprinkle with crumbled feta or cotija cheese, if using.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top, enhancing the fresh flavors.
Notes
- You can substitute roasted vegetables, grilled tofu, or cooked quinoa in place of beans or chickpeas for variety.
- The Green Goddess sauce doubles wonderfully as a dip or a salad dressing.
- Use gluten-free tortillas to make this recipe gluten-free.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and skip the cheese or use a vegan cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Vegetarian
- Method: Blending, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Californian, Fusion
