Description
Grilled Thai Vegetable Tacos are a vibrant and healthful twist on traditional tacos, perfect for summer gatherings or casual dinners. With a medley of grilled zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, and onion, these tacos are packed with flavor and nutrients. The creamy peanut sauce ties everything together, creating a deliciously satisfying dish suitable for vegan and gluten-free diets. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is not only quick but also customizable; you can easily swap in your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice levels to suit your taste preferences. Impress your family and friends with these delightful tacos that stand out in both flavor and presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 small zucchini (cut lengthwise into 3/4-inch thick strips)
- 1 small yellow squash (cut lengthwise into 3/4-inch thick strips)
- 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper (seeded & quartered)
- 1/4 red onion (peeled & cut in half through the root)
- 6 white corn tortillas
- 3/4 avocado (cut into 12 slices)
- 1/4 cup minced cilantro
- 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons warm water
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten free)
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar (agave for vegan)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush zucchini and squash with olive oil and prepare other vegetables in a bowl with remaining oil.
- Grill zucchini, squash, onion, and bell pepper until tender, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Chop grilled vegetables into bite-sized pieces and toss with peanut sauce in a large bowl.
- Warm corn tortillas in the microwave for softness.
- Assemble tacos by adding vegetable mixture to tortillas, topping with avocado slices, cilantro, and extra peanut sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 215g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg