Easy Peasy Tuesday Spiced Tacos (Vegan, GF/WF & Healthy)

So yesterday was Tuesday. If you’re like me, a Tuesday can (at times) feel more challenging than a Monday.

Maybe you’re feeling a little sluggish still from the weekend? Or maybe you’re overwhelmed by the lack of time you think you have? Or in my case, you forgot to meal prep on Sunday, forgot to buy stock up on produce and left having to figure out quick, healthy and delicious lunch ideas for the week…(doh!) this was yesterday also known as, you guessed it – Tuesday.

Now what’s one of the most popular and appreciated dishes to devour on a Tuesday? (Not referring to the ghastly “Toonie Tuesdays” at KFC!)

Answer: Taccccoooosss! (Arriba!) 

Beloved by all, many tacos are stuffed of refined and processed ingredients and nonessential meat grease. These easy peasy tacos I’m about to share with you are downright healthy in comparison. They’re nutritious, shockingly satisfying and just enough flavor to get you through the day!

The best part? Super easy to make and you can whip it up in a mere few minutes with just a handful of simple yet heart-healthy ingredients. You can improvise on the vegetables too – a little fresh organic corn would work great added in or some cooked beans if you’re in the mood. I prefer to keep it light at lunch so I kept these tacos to a few of my favorite greens, onions and ripe bell peppers. Certified easy peasy. 

However, the key to the overall taste is in the way you season and saute those veggies. One of my go-to spices is the infamous cumin powder. Ground cumin, or seeds, is a favored spice native common to regions of Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean. Now used worldwide, cumin not only adds a punch of exotic and savory flavor to almost any dish (IMO) but it actually has some surprising nutritious content that our insides would favor. It contains a wholesome antioxidant called curcumin, along with other elements, that provide health benefits. Some include its ability to aid in digestion and related issues, improve immunity, support heart health and can help treat and fight an assortment of conditions such as insomnia, anemia, skin and respiratory disorders, bronchitis and that pesky common cold.

Cumin is considered a low sodium herb and spice so by adding cumin flavor to your food, you essentially will use less salt and other high-sodium seasonings during cooking and at the table. Consequently, by reducing the unnecessary sodium in your diet, you help prevent and/or lower high blood pressure – FYI!

A little less salt please, a little more sprinkles of cumin!

What you’ll need:

2 cloves of garlic, crushed and then minced

1 tbsp of cumin (organic without fillers if possible!)

1/4 tsp of ground black pepper

1/2 medium onion, chopped

Pinch of ground oregano

Pinch of turmeric

Pinch of chili powder

Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional if you don’t want it that spicy)

Organic EVOO

Chopped bell peppers (not the green ones!)

Broccoli florets

Zucchini, sliced into thin strips

Raw baby spinach (keep this raw for your tacos!)

Sprouted organic corn tortillas (always buy corn and corn products organic!)

Heat a tablespoon (or two) of EVOO in a large saute pan on medium high heat. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic for a few minutes until nicely browned. Lower heat to medium if needed to avoid burning. Spread veggies of choice (except spinach) on the pan and sprinkle spices evenly. Stir and let sit for a minute or two until lightly browned. Lower the heat to low and let gently cook for a few more minutes while you heat up the tortillas in another pan or skillet.

Remove both pans from heat. Assemble and add baby spinach. And serve with homemade sugar free salsa and sliced lemons!

Enjoy your Tuesdays. x