Best 2 Persian Tacos Wvegetarian Option Recipes

Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary fusion like no other – Persian Tacos! These tacos are a delightful blend of traditional Persian flavors and the beloved Mexican street food. Our recipes cater to both meat lovers and vegetarians, offering a delectable choice for everyone.

For the meat lovers, the Chicken Koobideh Tacos are a must-try. Succulent chicken is marinated in a fragrant blend of spices, then grilled to perfection and served with a tangy tomato salsa and creamy tahini sauce.

Vegetarians will rejoice over the Lentil Kofta Tacos. Packed with protein and bursting with flavor, these lentil and vegetable koftas are grilled and served in a warm tortilla with a refreshing cucumber-yogurt sauce.

If you're looking for a plant-based option, the Shirazi Salad Tacos are a colorful and nutritious choice. Featuring a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables, herbs, and a tangy dressing, these tacos are a delightful symphony of flavors.

No matter your dietary preference, our Persian Tacos are sure to satisfy your cravings. So get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Tehran and the lively taquerias of Mexico.

Let's cook with our recipes!

VEGETARIAN TACOS WITH AVOCADO SAUCE

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These easy vegetarian tacos are filled with black beans, roasted vegetables, and a delicious creamy avocado tomatillo sauce. Feel free to use any roasted vegetables you like here. Sweet potatoes, winter squash, poblano peppers, and/or roasted onions would all be great.

Provided by Jeanine Donofrio

Categories Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 small Japanese eggplant (chopped into 1-inch pieces)
1 cup chopped summer squash
1 red bell pepper (chopped into 1-inch pieces)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced)
extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
6 tortillas
1 cup cooked black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 avocados (diced)
chopped cilantro
1 serrano pepper (sliced, optional)
crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup tomatillo salsa
1/4 cup pepitas
1/2 avocado
handful of spinach
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
lime juice (to taste)
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the chopped eggplant, squash, red pepper and tomatoes onto the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and pinches of salt and pepper and roast until golden brown around the edges 25-30 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a food processor, blend together the tomatillo salsa, pepitas, avocado, spinach, olive oil, lime juice and pinches of salt and pepper, to taste. Chill until ready to use.
Assemble the tacos with the black beans, roasted vegetables, diced avocado, cilantro, serrano, and cotija, if using, and generous scoops of sauce. Serve with extra sauce on the side.

PERSIAN TACOS W/VEGETARIAN OPTION

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Local recipe. For a vegetarian version, substitute any seasonal vegetable such as eggplant, summer squash/zucchini, acorn squash, portabello mushrooms, etc. either grilled or roasted. FRESH herbs only, please! Even quicker to prepare if you use leftover shredded meat or vegetables!

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

6 -8 corn tortillas (5 inch, I made my own using masa harina dry mix)
fresh Baby Spinach (or combination, can also sub your favorite salad greens like butter lettuce, red leaf, etc.) or fresh baby arugula (or combination, can also sub your favorite salad greens like butter lettuce, red leaf, etc.)
tomatoes, diced small
lime slice
yellow hot chili pepper (we like yellow jalapenos)
green onion, thinly sliced
red onion, diced small
cucumber, diced small
avocado, diced small
fresh cilantro
fresh basil
of fresh mint
plain yogurt, drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb ground turkey
1 garlic clove, peeled and finely minced (I used 1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic because my fresh garlic had gone bad)
salt or pepper
1 -2 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
1 -2 teaspoon sumac, to taste
1/2 lime, juice of

Steps:

Prep the garnishes and arrange on a serving platter. Cover until ready to use and set aside or refrigerate.
In a large skillet heat up olive oil on medium heat. Brown the ground beef until half way cooked then add the garlic. Cook until the meat is no longer pink; approximately 5 minutes.
Remove skillet from stove and season meat with salt and pepper, to taste. Now stir in about 1 tablespoon of pomegranate molasses and 1 teaspoon of sumac. Taste test. Add more of either-to your preference.
Serve the meat warm with the corn tortillas and platter of garnishes. We served simple dark red kidney beans on the side which were lightly seasoned with cumin powder, salt and pepper. I also slightly mashed the beans, too.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.6, Fat 33.1, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 102.8, Sodium 121.9, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 30.9

Tips:

To save time, use pre-cooked or leftover rice. If using raw rice, cook it according to package instructions before assembling the tacos.
For a vegetarian option, use crumbled tofu or tempeh instead of ground beef.
Feel free to adjust the amount of spices to your liking. If you like it spicy, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper.
Serve the tacos with your favorite toppings, such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and guacamole.
For a fun presentation, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the tacos in a single layer. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Persian tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make fusion dish that combines the flavors of Persian cuisine with the convenience of tacos. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or for a fun party appetizer. With a variety of toppings to choose from, everyone can customize their tacos to their liking. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting taco recipe, give Persian tacos a try!