Persian Tacos Wvegetarian Option Food

PERSIAN TACOS W/VEGETARIAN OPTION

Steps:

• Prep the garnishes and arrange on a serving platter. Cover until ready to use and set aside or refrigerate.
• In a large skillet heat up olive oil on medium heat. Brown the ground beef until half way cooked then add the garlic. Cook until the meat is no longer pink; approximately 5 minutes.
• Remove skillet from stove and season meat with salt and pepper, to taste. Now stir in about 1 tablespoon of pomegranate molasses and 1 teaspoon of sumac. Taste test. Add more of either-to your preference.
• Serve the meat warm with the corn tortillas and platter of garnishes. We served simple dark red kidney beans on the side which were lightly seasoned with cumin powder, salt and pepper. I also slightly mashed the beans, too.

VEGETARIAN TACOS

Steps:

• In large fry pan, heat oil over medium heat.
• Cook the onion, celery, red or green pepper, jalapeno, and garlic until softened.
• Add garbanzo beans, spices, and a couple tsp of salsa.
• Stir until heated through.
• I like to fit the taco shells in a baking pan, spoon in filling evenly into the shells and bake in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes or so.
• It helps the shells from falling apart when you take the first bite.
• Remove from oven and top with your favorite toppings.