Smoky Sweetcorn and Pepper Tacos recipe

Name: Smoky Sweetcorn and Pepper Tacos
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 large, sliced Green Sweet Pepper; 1 large, sliced Purple Sweet Pepper; 250 g Sweetcorn; 8 Corn tortillas; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tsp Smoked paprika; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 1, cut into wedges Lime; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper; small handful, chopped Fresh coriander

A vibrant taco filling with charred green and purple sweet peppers, juicy sweetcorn and a smoky finish. Fresh, colourful and ideal for a quick dinner or relaxed lunch.

25 min · Easy · Mexican Jump to method

Ingredients

4 servings

1 large, sliced Green Sweet Pepper
1 large, sliced Purple Sweet Pepper
250 g Sweetcorn
8 Corn tortillas
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp Smoked paprika
1 tsp Ground cumin
1, cut into wedges Lime
to taste Salt
to taste Black pepper
small handful, chopped Fresh coriander

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	190 kcal
Protein	4.4 g
Carbohydrates	32.5 g
Fat	5.2 g
Saturated fat	0.8 g
Fibre	5.3 g
Sugar	5.8 g
Sodium	210 mg

Why this works

A light, vegetable-rich taco filling with moderate carbohydrates and fibre, but low in protein unless served with an added protein source.

Vitamin C. Sweet peppers and lime provide a useful amount of vitamin C, supporting immune function and helping with iron absorption.

Fibre. Sweetcorn, peppers and corn tortillas contribute a moderate fibre content, which supports digestive health and steadier blood glucose response.

Low saturated fat. The recipe is naturally low in saturated fat, with most of the fat coming from heart-friendlier olive oil.

Method

Heat a little olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat.
Add the sliced green and purple sweet peppers with a pinch of salt and cook for 5-6 minutes until starting to soften and char.
Stir in the sweetcorn, smoked paprika and ground cumin, then cook for 2-3 minutes more until hot and fragrant.
Warm the tortillas in a dry pan or microwave.
Spoon the pepper and sweetcorn mixture into the tortillas and finish with lime juice and fresh coriander, if using.

Make it even more fancy

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180 min · Tender lamb shank is slow-braised until falling apart, then tucked into crisp iceberg lettuce cups with sweet peppers, melted mozzarella and a lively hot salsa. It’s a fresh, savoury dish with a satisfying contrast of textures and a gentle kick.

Other Sweetcorn Recipes

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