Chorizo Tacos with Chunky Roasted Veggie Salsa
Flavorful soy chorizo tacos topped with a chunky roasted veggie salsa, complete with cilantro, roasted tomatoes, and bell peppers. Perfect for a Mexican Food Night!
Equipment
- Rimmed baking sheet
- knife
- Cutting board
Ingrediënten
- 1 pound 455 g cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and quartered
- ½ large-size lemon
- 1 large-size red onion cut into 8 chunks
- 4 cloves garlic peeled and left whole
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 12 ounces 340 g store-bought soy chorizo, casings removed, crumbled, or 2 recipes Seitan Chorizo Crumbles (page 209)
- ½ cup 5 g fresh cilantro or 20 g curly parsley
- 6 burrito-style flour tortillas
Instructies
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C, or gas mark 6).
- Have a large rimmed baking sheet ready.
- Combine the tomatoes, bell pepper, lemon, onion, and garlic on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle the olive oil and sprinkle salt over the vegetables, tossing to coat evenly.
- Place the lemon cut side down.
- Roast for 20 minutes, or until the tomatoes appear deflated.
- Stir once halfway through to ensure nothing burns.
- Meanwhile, place the soy chorizo in a skillet and brown over medium heat for about 8 minutes.
- Set aside.
- Once the veggies are roasted, crush the garlic with the flat of a knife and transfer it to a food processor along with three-fourths of the tomatoes, the onion, and cilantro.
- Squeeze the roasted lemon juice over the mixture.
- Pulse several times to create a chunky salsa.
- Cut the bell pepper into large chunks and arrange them on a warm tortilla.
- Top with a few whole tomatoes, the chunky salsa, and crumbled chorizo.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Top with your favorite animal-friendly cheese and a dollop of nondairy sour cream for extra creaminess!
Wine Advice:
A crisp, chilled Sauvignon Blanc would complement the savory chorizo and roasted salsa, balancing the spice with its acidity.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 290 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 15 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 7 g | Salt: 1.3 g