Hey everyone!! We’re on Spring Break and I’m in Dallas with the girls visiting my parents. Do you remember Spring Break as a kid or a teenager? I think I just remember lounging around the house, sleeping in late and hanging out with friends.
Since my parents live in Texas, we try to visit as much as possible so the girls can see their grandparents. Anyway, should be a really fun week!!
Let’s get to these tacos!
You guys . . these tacos are filled with some of my favorite things: swiss chard, asparagus (which I can’t get enough of these days), black beans, farro and more!
And to make these tacos even better, I made an avocado crema . . with a secret ingredient!!!
I love the avocado crema on these tacos!! Adds such a fresh and creamy taste!!! I LOVED these tacos!
This is seriously the easiest meal to throw together and so delicious! You can even make the avocado crema ahead of time and store it in your fridge. And if you have leftover filling, just eat the filling by itself for lunch! I wish I doubled the recipe so I could eat more of the farro filling!
So, click on over to The Kitchenthusiast, where I am sharing my post and this complete recipe! I hope you enjoy!
Vegetarian Farro Soft Tacos
Ingredients
For the avocado crema:
- 1 ripe avocado halved with the pit removed
- 3/4 cup plain non-fat yogurt or vegan yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons salsa verde
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt + more if needed
For the tacos:
- 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 spears of asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 bunch swiss chard about 4 cups, leaves only; chopped
- 4 ounces mushrooms sliced
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 to 2 cups cooked farro
- 8 small flour tortillas warmed
For serving:
- Your choice of salsa: red or salsa verde
- Red bell peppers finely diced
- Tomatoes finely diced (optional)
- Lime wedges
- Fresh cilantro
- Avocado slices
- Avocado crema
Instructions
For the avocado crema:
- Pulse together the avocado and yogurt in your KitchenAid® Food Processor until smooth. Add in the cilantro, salsa verde, lime juice and cumin and process again for about a minute or so. Season with salt, pulse together again and taste. Adjust any seasonings as needed.
- For the rest of the instructions and for the full recipe card, please visit The Kitchenthusiast.
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Annie @ ciaochowbambina says
March 22, 2015 at 3:56 amThis looks very yummy! I love the meatiness of the farro coupled with the deliciousness of your fresh vegetables! And the crema is superb!
Joanne says
March 22, 2015 at 6:59 amYou had me at tacos! I can’t ever get enough. Can’t wait to see what the surprise component to the crema is…you’ve intrigued me!
Mir says
March 22, 2015 at 8:24 amThese look amazing! I am huge fan of veggie tacos, but so many restaurants can disappoint. I wish you were working at every single one! Definitely giving these a try.
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
March 22, 2015 at 10:56 amI hope you’re enjoying Texas! I miss spring break. I could go for a week off right about now : ) These tacos look delicious! Off to get the recipe!
Christina @ Bake with Christina says
March 22, 2015 at 12:21 pmThose tacos look SO delicious! I love the hearty, vegetarian filling, it’s too yummy!! 🙂
David @ Spiced says
March 22, 2015 at 4:52 pmWoah…look at all of the vegetable deliciousness in these tacos! I love a good taco night, but I often look for new twists just to mix it up a bit. This farro is just the twist I needed! I hope Dallas is treating you well…we’ll be there to visit my Dad in a couple of weeks. Our paths almost crossed…haha!!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
March 22, 2015 at 10:02 pmI love everything about these tacos- just perfect! Have a wonderful time in Dallas 🙂
Kelly says
March 23, 2015 at 4:33 amThese tacos look amazing, Alice! Love all those veggies and farro and that avocado crema is simply perfect! Hope you have a wonderful time in Dallas with your family!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
March 23, 2015 at 6:05 amI love the sound of these. I am a big fan of tacos, especially when they are vegetarian. I am going to share these on twitter 🙂
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
March 23, 2015 at 6:38 amSo, these are adorable and so healthy. I love this option when I’m not feeling like making some chicken or cooking up some ground turkey. Usually, during spring break, we’d go to Florida to visit my grandparents. This year, my best friend is visiting me in New England from Tampa. I can’t wait. We’re going to NYC and Boston!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
March 23, 2015 at 8:39 amI’m sure you are going to have a super fun week!! I remember how much I loved spring break and how quickly it was over. Booo! But these tacos look fantastic. I might need to do a vegetarian week soon and incorporate these.
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
March 23, 2015 at 9:03 amHave fun on spring break in Texas! Veggie tacos are the best. I can’t wait to add these to my taco night menu!
Laura | PetiteAllergyTreats says
March 23, 2015 at 9:35 amEnjoy the break and much warmer weather! I’m a bit jelous since we just got snow in WI this morning 😛 Love these vegetarian tacos! Pinned
mira says
March 23, 2015 at 9:54 amLove farro and so glad you used it in tacos! These look so fresh and delicious! And the avocado creme sounds perfect! So glad you are in Dallas, because snow is back around here!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
March 23, 2015 at 11:26 amThese tacos sound fantastic, Alice! I love that you used farro in here. So creative! This is just what I need on this snowy Monday!
Zainab says
March 23, 2015 at 11:27 amOK this is tacos I want to marry!! They look amazing. Have a fun spring break!!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
March 23, 2015 at 1:49 pmHope you have a wonderful spring break with your girls in Dallas, Alice – that’s where I am heading to this summer!
Btw – that avocado crema sounds incredible – and love the sound of these healthy vegetarian tacos!
Linda | Brunch with Joy says
March 23, 2015 at 5:07 pmMy menu for Taco Tuesday is set! And adding asparagus to tacos make my dinner even better. Yummm! Have fun in Dallas.
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says
March 23, 2015 at 5:19 pmMmm! These look so tasty Alice! That avocado cream looks phenomenal!
marcie says
March 23, 2015 at 8:17 pmFarro is my favorite grain, Alice, and I made something like this filling last week with mushrooms, swiss chard and asparagus and LOVED it! Making tacos with farro is such a great idea, and I really need to do that. Have a wonderful trip!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
March 23, 2015 at 9:21 pmOoooh yum these look great! I love me some farro and I love tacos 🙂 Jealous of your break, mine’s in like, two weeks!
KalynsKitchen says
March 24, 2015 at 9:28 amLove the sound of these!
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
March 24, 2015 at 11:46 amI don’t cook with farro all that often, but I’m always looking for new vegetarian taco options. Love all the flavors you packed in these!
Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says
March 24, 2015 at 3:45 pmWow, you know how to make a vegetarian dish ultra-comforting!!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
March 26, 2015 at 6:27 pmI’m all about vegetarian tacos! This filling is the perfect mix of nutritious and filling, love the mushrooms and greens!
Julie | This Gal Cooks says
March 29, 2015 at 10:00 pmI’ve fallen in love with farro over the past couple months and asparagus, black beans and avocados are some of my favs too! These tacos would be a hit at my house, Alice!
Hope you had a good time in Dallas! 🙂
Nutmeg Nanny says
April 2, 2015 at 9:54 amIn Ohio we had a really short spring break but we got out of school before Memorial Day so I’m happy to give up a little spring for a lot more summer 🙂 These tacos look amazing! Love the addition of farro!