BBQ Pulled Carrot Tacos

You all loved my BBQ pulled sweet potato sandwiches so I thought I’d create a similar recipe using carrots! Carrots are shredded and then braised in barbecue sauce, then piled with tasty toppings to make these BBQ pulled carrot tacos.

I’ve added lots of fresh jalapenos, avocado, and crunchy purple cabbage to my BBQ pulled carrot tacos and… I hate to admit it, but the sauce on top in the pictures is my secret fave ranch dressing. In all seriousness, 75% of the reason I used it is to help make the colors pop in the pictures. (Food blogger hacks!) These tacos are actually perfectly great without any sauce added at all. Or, you can use my recipe for homemade avocado ranch dressing, cashew cream, or even just extra avocado. The BBQ pulled carrots are already saucy and juicy, so there’s no need to worry about the tacos being dry.

I’m so happy that it’s finally spring! I’ve got spring veggies on the brain, which is part of why I’ve shared these pulled carrot tacos today. Some other recipes I’m working on include a fantabulous carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, my first-ever asparagus recipe on this website (what the what?!), and a fresh and bright pesto to rival my spinach pesto pasta, if I may say so myself. Also, I was on the west coast last week and I discovered a new-to-me brand of vegan pudding using a super weird ingredient that totally worked, so I’m now feverishly trying to recreate it. If I succeed, you’ll be the first to know. Happy spring, and I hope you enjoy these barbecue pulled carrot tacos!

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BBQ Pulled Carrot Tacos

Loaded vegan tacos filled with tender BBQ pulled carrots, quick refried black beans,

Course lunch

Cuisine gluten-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 6 tacos

Calories 215 kcal

Author Yup, it's Vegan

Ingredients

For the BBQ pulled carrot:

• 2 cups shredded carrot (3 to 5 carrots)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce scant

For the quick re-fried black beans:

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 white or yellow onion diced
• 1 and 1/2 cups cooked black beans with liquid (see notes)
• salt and pepper to taste

For the BBQ pulled carrot tacos:

• 6 corn tortillas
• BBQ pulled carrots (above)
• quick re-fried black beans (above)
• 2 avocados cubed
• 1/4 head of purple cabbage shredded
• (optional) dressing or sauce of choice (I used ranch)
• other toppings as desired

Instructions

For the BBQ pulled carrots:

1. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep skillet. When hot, add the shredded carrot and quickly stir to distribute the oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring and flipping the carrot occasionally.
2. Once the carrot is starting to dry out and lightly brown, add the BBQ sauce and stir. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the carrot is cooked to your preference. I like mine to still have a little bit of bite to them. Season to taste with more salt and pepper, hot sauce, etc.

For the quick re-fried black beans:

1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion is starting to brown.
2. Add the black beans with liquid and stir. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally (taking care to scrape around the bottom of the pan) and mashing the beans as you stir, until the mixture has thickened to your liking.
3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

For the BBQ pulled carrot tacos:

1. (optional, but recommended) Warm the tortillas in a skillet for 30-40 seconds per side to make them more pliable for filling.
2. Spread a dollop of re-fried black beans onto a tortilla, then top it with a handful of the BBQ pulled carrots, and the other toppings to taste. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

BEAN COOKING LIQUID: If you are using canned black beans, simply use the entire contents of can including the liquid. If you are using beans that you cooked yourself, use about 1/4 cup of reserved cooking liquid, or substitute with vegetable broth.

MAKE AHEAD: Carrots and beans can be cooked in advance and reheated before serving. The beans thicken as they cool, so add a splash of liquid when you're reheating them.

TOPPINGS: Mix and match your favorite toppings, but I don't recommend skipping the fresh cabbage, as it provides a little crunch which gives a needed texture contrast!

Nutrition Facts

BBQ Pulled Carrot Tacos

Amount Per Serving (1 taco)

Calories 215 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g 11%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 4g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 206mg 9%

Potassium 500mg 14%

Total Carbohydrates 34g 11%

Dietary Fiber 10g 40%

Sugars 7g

Protein 6g 12%

Vitamin A 152%

Vitamin C 38%

Calcium 6%

Iron 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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