Three Sisters Succotash Tacos

Three Sisters Succotash Tacos (V, Veg) - Download Recipe

Ingredients:
Makes 4 servings

• 1 & 1/2 cups green beans
• 1 cup pinto beans
• 2 ears of corn
• 1 cup thinly sliced summer squash
• 4 garlic gloves, minced
• 1 leek or onion
• 4 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 package of cotija cheese (typically found in latin foods aisle) *optional
• Cilantro or parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• Small corn tortillas

Directions:

1. Thinly slice leek or onion and sauté with minced garlic and olive oil until translucent.
2. Take ear of corn and remove kernels by standing it up vertically. Use a good knife and cut length wise.
3. Drain and rinse pinto beans.
4. Add corn kernels, beans, all other chopped vegetables, salt and pepper to pan and sauté for 5-10 minutes or until tender.
5. Remove from heat. On a plate, top corn tortillas with succotash mixture, garnish with cilantro or parsley, and cotija cheese. *for vegan recipe, skip cheese

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