Three Sisters Succotash Tacos

Succotash Tacos

Three Sisters Succotash Tacos

Succostash 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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