Saturday, February 7, 2026

Best Tacos EVER

 Hi Everyone!

You may notice that I have changed the wording on the banner of my blog. The last few days have been like summer here. The other day I decided to clean up the big garden. 
I used all of my learned techniques on how to protect my prolapse. However, when I was finished, I knew I had hurt myself. I've been resting and getting things back to where they were. All of this means there will be no more gardening for me. I'm very sad about this but my physical health is more important. I will be spending more time at the farmers market. 
With this change I've decided to really focus on art, of course, more food and recipes, and just everyday things. I will try to make it all interesting. LOL
Soooo, want the recipe to the best veggie roasted tacos you ever made?
Cooking without oil has been a game changer in my house. From meat to veggies, no more oil. Very kidney friendly.
 I started like this.
I cut up 3 types of potatoes, yellow, russet  and sweet potato. Red bell pepper, cabbage and red onion. You can use any type of veggies.  


In a screaming hot non stick pan toss in the onions and bell peppers.
Flip the veggies or stir them with a spoon as they start to brown.
When you can see the browning add the cabbage.
Allow to brown until bell peppers are almost cooked through.
While these are browning take the potatoes and pop them in the microwave until they are just starting to get soft. 4 0r 5 minutes for my micro.

In anther pan that is non stick and screaming hot add the potatoes and brown them until cooked through.


Add some beans, I had pintos on hand, and some whole corn. Brown these with the potatoes.
Mix in the other veggies and season with garlic powder, cumin, coriander, Mexican oregano, black pepper and any other spices you like.  
Prepare your tortillas anyway you like. I did add a bit of cheese, tomatoes and homemade guacamole. 
 
As we all know cooking for 1 or 2 people leaves left overs no matter how hard you tried to make just the right amount. 
My left over pan roasted veggies will go into a soup. 
 I hope you give this a try.
Eat Well.
Nicole 

22 comments:

  1. Good morning sounds delicious I made us fish tacos yesterday I wish we had a farmers market nearby but not much like that here close by

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  2. Looks very good. I use very little oil, find it's not necessary to have more.

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  3. Hello Nicole, of course your physical health is more important. Maybe you can enjoy your garden without getting tired. Take care.
    I also like to go to local farmers. And I agree on cooking veggies without oil.
    Such a typical Mexican meal! It would be delicious too, considering you put a lot a good veggies, such as red onion, cabbage and sweet potatoes. I will cook it without black pepper. Italian urologists always say black pepper may not be good for prostate health.

    Have a lovely weekend.

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  4. Very interesting. I would have to alter the recipe since I can't have a couple of the ingredients, but it certainly looks good.

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  5. Sorry to hear that gardening will be too physically demanding from now on but you're right, your health must come first. And may I say how DELICIOUS that roasted veggie taco looks. I want one (well, more than one)!

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  6. ...it has become harder for me to do the things that I want. Ah, the golden years.

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  7. I like your new banner, it says it all. Yummy looking food today too.

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  8. Boa tarde minha querida amiga Nicole. A receita ficou muito gostosa. Breve você cuidará de novo do seu jardim. Te desejo muita saúde. Aproveito para desejar um excelente sábado e um bom final de semana. Grande abraço do seu amigo brasileiro.

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  9. so sorry to hear that you won't be able to garden - taking care of yourself and healing is the most important thing you can do. I love this recipe and will give it a try. I went oil-free 3 years ago and I find that I've adapted most of my recipes and they work out just fine. Can't wait to try this. Sending you wishes for healing.

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  10. So colorful and creative beside delish looking~ yummy ~ hugs,

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  11. How lovely visiting you today 💞

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  12. Physical health is important ... so take care and listen to your body.
    Food looks delicious.

    My good wishes.

    All the best Jan

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  13. Those roasted veggie tacos are amazing! Do you find the mix of potatoes and beans gives the perfect hearty bite, or is it the spices that really steal the show? I love how you turn leftovers into soup too, so clever! Wishing you a happy weekend full of tasty meals and cozy moments. I just shared a new travel post, and you’re invited to peek: www.melodyjacob.com

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  14. Maybe some day in the future you'll be able to garden again. The tacos look good.

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  15. I love tacos, though my habit is to use cheese. I’m tempted by your all-vegetable preparation.
    Good luck dealing with all the physical challenges!

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  16. Sorry to read you won't be able to garden. I know how much you love it. And I am so jealous you've had that beautiful weather. You even have green grass. And your tacos look delicious. Of course right now I'm hungry as it's just about dinner time. :) Have a great rest of your day. hugs-Erika

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  17. I am so sorry about your gardening being gone!!!
    But!!! Cooking without oil is just what I need for Ingo!
    Will try when back in Germany. Blogger requests a 2-step verification which includes my German phone that gave up. Fun times. Not.
    Many greetings from Madeley/Perth, Iris Flavia

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  18. I'm so sorry about the gardening, Nicole. Might you be able to do a "tiny" garden -- one where you only had to work on it maybe 15 minutes a day, just enough to weed and water? I don't know that much about such things but I hate to see something you love removed from your world. And the tacos are a great idea.

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  19. I am sorry to hear you have to give up gardening. But, farmer's markets are a great thing.

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