If you read my blog often you may know that I’m not the biggest fan of vegetables but I am growing to like them more and more. The Plant Power Challenge hosted by Kasey and Heather really helped me to increase my veggie intake and learn which ones are my favorite! This recipe is #plantpower inspired and packed full of my favorite vegetables! The key to liking vegetables for me is flavor! I find roasted certain ones, especially squash, really brings out the flavor, as do spices! Try these out and fill up on your veggies!
Ingredients:
- Cubed and pre roasted butternut squash
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 carrots
- 1 large zucchini
- 1 avocado
- 1 lime
- Fresh Collard Green leaves
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tbs. olive oil
- Hemp Seeds
Directions:
- In a skillet warm your olive oil over medium heat.
- Dice up your zucchini, bell pepper and carrots into small pieces and add into your skillet.
- Once your veggies are mostly cooked add in the roasted squash cubes.
- Next squeeze the juice of 1/2 lime over your vegetables and add in the red pepper flakes and chili powder.
- Place your chard leaves on top of your skillet for 30 seconds to warm.
- Scoop your veggie mixture into the chard leaves to make “tacos”.
- Serve topped with avocado, extra lime juice, and sprinkle with hemp seeds for added protein!
Makes 2-3 servings
What’s your favorite veggie filled recipe?!
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Aah, fantastic! I used to do these tacos with kale but my stomach wouldn’t like it. So now I go for collard greens! Thank you!
Perfect glad you found what works for you!
Glad you found what works for you!
ooh Im hoping it’s this?
Im in a veggie STANDOFFSTRUGGLE with the husband
he hates…
Hahaha well maybe he’ll like these
I pretty much love any recipe that includes butternut squash, so of course this sounds delicious
Thanks Jessie!
Looks delicious to me! I love making Stirfry–the veggies taste so good when sautéed with garlic, ginger, rice vinegar and tamari.
Me too! I love stir fries!
i love mexican! these veggie tacos seem awesome!
I do too! They’re nice and spicy too
Yum! I don’t know how you are always coming up with such creative recipes!
My favourite veggie filled meals are stir fries, minestrone soup, and Greek salad!
Thanks Chelsea! I love veggie packed soups too!
I don’t know if I’ve ever had collard greens. I really want to give this a try! Stuffed squash is one of my favorite ways to get my veggies in!
Your stuffed squash recipes always look awesome too!
Hi girl, I just found your blog, I’m your newest fan! I love veggies….Vegetable frittatas, quiches and omelettes are among some of my favorite veggie recipes!
So happy you found me
Mmm those sound so good! Love the collard green “shell”!
Thanks Heather!
way to get creative! I love finding new ways to get in my veggies
Thanks Amanda!
These look great. I think that I might try them with tortillas instead of the collard greens, though.
Some of my favorite veggie-filled recipes are definitely soups. You can pack them with tons of veggies and they are beyond easy to make. Plus, I love a good leftover bowl of soup!
You could totally use tortillas too!
These look great! I love all the ingredients you’ve listed
My favourite veg to roast and fill is butternut squash I think. Especially with a gently spiced toomatoe sauce.
Never tried butternut squash with tomato sauce! Sounds great.
ooooh this looks awesome!
Thanks Jess!
I’m so glad you’ve been loving the veggies even more now, I think once we eat them pretty consistently and learn to jazz up the flavors. Veggies can be amazing. I’m not a fan of collards, but the insides look great:)
I agree! I liked the insides best too
Iv’e actually become pretty bad with eating my veggies. I used to looooove huge bowls of roasted veggies, and eating salads bigger than my head, but over time I began to notice that my stomach didn’t appreciate that kind of diet at all, so I had to cut down on the veggies and now I only really eat things like carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, and spinach. Not the healthiest approach maybe, but it’s what’s working for now
whatever works! Carrots and spinach are some of my faves too.
I love the idea of using collard greens as a wrap! I ordered something similar at a restaurant in Berkeley, CA a year ago, and meant to try re-making it at home, but it never happened. You’re my inspiration!
I have a hard time getting my veggies in, too. I love their flavor and functionality, but my stomach just can’t handle them in large quantities! I’ve found that cooking and pureeing really helps with digestion!
You’ll have to try the collard wrap! They’re so easy and you know it will be gluten free
LOVE YOU & LOVE THIS!!! Oh swiss chard, kale, romaine & butter lettuce… How I love you’re big leaves that scoop up delicious ingredients!
Thanks Gigi!
roasting veggies is one of my favorite ways too!!
Definitely! I love all the flavor it brings out!
yummy!! your food is always so colorful. i LOVE veggie pizza… that counts as a veggie packed dish, right?!
Totally! I love veggie pizza.
Even my hubs would like these! I’d top mine with avocado. I’m like you… Not really a fan of veggies. Some of them take a lot for me to eat. Most of them I eat because I have to. I’d rather just not eat them haha!
Hahaha I am 100% with you. I only eat veggies cause I know they’re good for me. Totally not a fan of them either. Glad to know I’m not alone!
Yum! Looks delicious!! Will have to try. Perfect for this time of year. I’m so used to eating collard tacos with cold fillings!
Hope you like them!
Awesome! Do you find the collard greens bitter? I fried them up once with tomatoes and onions but it was a huge fail… Wonder if they taste better fresh?
Yes they’re a little bitter! If they’re too bitter for your liking try chard leaves instead. I find them not as bitter!
It looks great and I love that it’s gluten-free! I have to try it
Thanks Lena!
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