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!
Portions:6
Preparation Time: 10 minuten
Cooking Time:30 minuten
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Equipment

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
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Recipe Category Main Dish
Country Mexican
Holliday: Cinco de Mayo
Season: Spring / Summer
Diets Vegan / Vegetarian
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