🌮 Why this recipe works

This is one of the most practical recipes we use in La Comida Como Medicina.

It takes a familiar food — tacos — and shows how to build a healthier, balanced version using simple ingredients.

This approach helps people feel confident because they are not learning something completely new — they are building on what they already know.

🥗 Ingredients

• Corn tortillas
• 1 cup cooked beans (black beans or pinto beans)
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (zucchini, peppers, onions, mushrooms, etc.)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: avocado, cilantro, lime

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a pan
2. Sauté vegetables until soft
3. Add beans and seasonings
4. Warm tortillas separately
5. Assemble tacos with vegetable and bean mixture
6. Add avocado, lime, or cilantro if desired

💡 Nutrition Tip

Combining beans with vegetables and whole grains helps create a balanced meal with fiber, protein, and sustained energy.

🌸 Menopause Support

This recipe provides plant-based protein from beans to help maintain muscle mass during menopause.

The high fiber content supports heart health, digestion, and blood sugar balance, while healthy fats from avocado (if added) support hormone health.

📖 Nourishing Thought

Nourishing the body, mind, and spirit

“He has made everything beautiful in its time.” — Ecclesiastes 3:11

Simple foods remind us that nourishment unfolds over time — inviting us to slow down, care for ourselves, and trust the process of healing.