During the summer months, I’ll do anything I can to keep the house as cool as possible. While stovetop meals and simple salads are in heavy rotation on my weekly menu, it’s always fun to mix things up and head outside to the grill.
However, I tend to get stuck in a major rut when it comes to grilling recipes and my favorite items to grill, any and all vegetables, often get relegated to side dish status. But not with these tacos. The veggies are the base of a complete and easy meal! Luckily, since Food Lion opened near my house, delicious, fresh veggies are never far away.
A mixture of summer produce, such as bell peppers, eggplant and zucchini, are brushed with olive oil, seasoned generously with spices and grilled until tender and charred. The veggies are chopped into bite-sized pieces, before being spooned onto a tortilla, along with sliced avocado and a flavorful chimichurri sauce. Fresh, simple and perfect for this time of the year.
I picked up all the vegetables and herbs for this recipe from my local Food Lion. Fully stocked, affordably priced and packed with beautiful fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs (with plenty of organic options), it was hard to decide what produce to use. But that’s the beauty of this recipe. You can definitely switch things up based on your own summer favorites. Yellow squash, poblano peppers or even portabella mushrooms would be great in these tacos as well.
To save time during the week, the chimichurri sauce can be made in advance and stored in a container in the fridge. This also gives the flavors extra time to meld, as it gets better and better as it sits. If you like your chimichurri on the thicker side, use the lower amount of olive oil. Use the higher amount if you like your sauce a bit thinner.
As far as yield, the number of tacos you’ll be able to assemble will vary based on the size of your tortillas. If you use 6-inch corn or flour tortillas, you’ll get about 12 to 14 tacos. It will be less if you use the larger 10-inch size.
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jen gersch says
Mexican Grilled Corn looks good to me
Jessie C. says
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Mami2jcn says
I like the grilled steak and potato.
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Christie says
I also like the Mexican grilled corn, I love corn especially in the summer!
katie brown says
I would love to try the Star Spangled Hand Pies XD
James Stringham says
I like the grilled veggie tacos.
Gena says
Those tacos look fantastic. Yummy!
Cynthia C says
One of my favorite recipes is for salmon with a hoisin-ginger glaze. It's really delicious and easy to make.
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donna says
the grilled corn looks amazing
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Tim Moss says
I'd like to try the Peanut Butter Banana Pudding.
Renee Grosskreuz says
the grilled corn
Angela Winesburg says
I like the grilled steak and potatoes.
Paul Auen says
I have to say that the cheddar corn bake is one of my favorite recipes. Not one of my boys skip this when passed around the table.
Erica B. says
Those tacos look great.
Tamara Burks says
I'd love to try them all.
Jessica Kaufman says
My favorite recipe is Chutney-Hot Chili Tortilla Bites. THX!
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Lisa Brown says
My favorite recipe is my mother's chili and rice.
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Jaclyn Reynolds says
Would love to try the recipe for Slow Cooker Enchiladas.
Stephanie Larison says
I think the Meatballs with Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Sauce recipe sounds amazing!
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