Got veggies in your fridge?

Turn them into tacos!

This flexible recipe pairs roasted root vegetables of your choice with a crunchy, sweet and spicy pickle filling.

Overhead view of four tacos from The Best Vegetarian Tacos recipe on a wooden cutting board

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Boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved, 15 to 30 seconds.

Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

Place jicama (or radish), jalapeno, scallion and lime juice in a pint-size mason jar.

Overhead view of the ingredients from The Best Vegetarian Tacos recipe spread out on a countertop

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Seal the jar and refrigerate until ready to use or for up to 1 week.

Meanwhile, prepare tacos:Preheat oven to 400F.

Stir garlic powder, cumin, paprika, coriander and salt together in a small bowl until combined.

Overhead view of a glass jar of Jicama-Jalapeño Pickles from the The Best Vegetarian Tacos recipe

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Spread root vegetables and red onion in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet.

Drizzle with oil; toss to coat.

Sprinkle the reserved spice mixture evenly over the vegetables.

Overhead view of root vegetables from The Best Vegetarian Tacos recipe on metal baking sheet

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Roast, stirring once halfway, until the vegetables are tender, 40 to 45 minutes.

Remove from oven; stir gently.

Fill each tortilla with 1/3 cup vegetables and 1 tablespoon pickles; top with cheese and cabbage.

Overhead view of four tacos from The Best Vegetarian Tacos recipe next to root vegetables on a metal baking sheet

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

Top each with 1/2 tablespoon sour cream.

Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

To make ahead

Refrigerate pickles (Step 1) for up to 1 week.

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