Vegan Yucca Flower Tacos

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 1 cup yucca flowers, cleaned and chopped
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 8 tortillas, warmed
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. 2.Add yucca flowers, smoked paprika, and ground cumin to the skillet. Cook until the flowers are tender, about 10 minutes.
3. 3.Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
4. 4.Assemble tacos by filling each tortilla with yucca flower mixture, sliced red onion, bell pepper, avocado, and cilantro.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightIf you can't find yucca flowers, you can substitute with squash blossoms or another edible flower.
• chevron_rightFor a spicier taco, add some diced jalapeno to the yucca flower mixture.