Grilled Southwest Veggie Wraps with Spicy Adobo Seasoning

Plates, sides, and grilled veggies with adobo rub for group meal with hands eating and breaking cilantro

Every late summer, I go down to a friend’s farm in Southern Oregon to help harvest and preserve the hot peppers they grow there. We smoke the jalapenos in a homemade smoker, then preserve them in jars in an AMAZING adobo sauce that we prepare from scratch. The result is a flavor profile that can transport you to a summer night barbeque even in the dead of winter: rich, hot, and smoky with hints of balancing sweetness.

Happily, that same hot, savory, and slightly sweet flavor can be achieved without having to spend all day roasting peppers. By blending the right spices, you can make an adobo blend that packs all the mouth-watering complexity of the smoker into an easy-to-store jar! This warming and delicious spice mix can be sprinkled on lots of dishes as a finish seasoning, but it makes an especially FABULOUS grill rub, perfect for all manner of dry-roasted or grilled foods. The rich and smoky flavors are reminiscent of Mexico and go very well on proteins or vegetables that are slow-cooked for use in tacos or tamales. One of my favorite dishes of this kind is a simple and crowd-pleasing grilled zucchini and yellow-squash wrap—thick slices of zucchini or yellow summer squash dipped in this rub, then grilled and wrapped in warm corn tortillas with a crumble of a salty white cheese like feta or Cotija. Serve with warm tortillas and sour cream!

Hand using spoon to mix different spices in bowl to make adobo grilling rub for veggies

Hand slicing long yellow squash and zucchini to make slices for grilling with adobo spice rub
Southwest Summer Veggie Tacos and Spicy Adobo Grill Rub Recipe

Serves 4 (and you’ll have extra spice rub for later use).

Ingredients

Spicy Adobo dry Rub Seasoning  

Southwest Summer Veggie Squash tacos

  • 2 organic zucchinis
  • 2 organic yellow summer squash
  • 2-3 Tbsp. organic olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. adobo grill rub (or to taste)
  • Organic flour or corn tortillas
  • Organic cotija or feta cheese (optional)
  • Organic roasted corn (optional)
  • Organic avocado slices (optional)
  • Organic sour cream (optional)
  • Organic cilantro

Directions

  1. Mix all spices together to create adobo grill blend. Scoop 2 to 3 tablespoons into a wide, flat dish. Transfer remainder into a dry, airtight storage jar and set aside.
  2. Cut the zucchini and summer squash into long strips about ¼- to ½-inch thick.
  3. Brush zucchini and squash with olive oil, and let marinate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Roll marinated strips in dish of adobo spice until lightly coated.
  5. Grill strips over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  6. Place a few strips into each warm tortilla, and dress with cheese, corn, avocado, sour cream, cilantro, or other toppings to taste. Enjoy!

Hand placing squash slice onto a tray with adobo spice for marination and grilling

  

Looking for more Grilling Goodness? 

Try Our Spicy Grilling Rub & Barbecue Sauce Recipes!

 

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Southwest Summer Squash Wraps with Adobo Grill Rub Pin - Mountain Rose Herbs


Topics: Culinary, Recipes

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Written by Shelley on June 8, 2018

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Grilled Southwest Veggie Wraps with Spicy Adobo Seasoning

Plates, sides, and grilled veggies with adobo rub for group meal with hands eating and breaking cilantro

Every late summer, I go down to a friend’s farm in Southern Oregon to help harvest and preserve the hot peppers they grow there. We smoke the jalapenos in a homemade smoker, then preserve them in jars in an AMAZING adobo sauce that we prepare from scratch. The result is a flavor profile that can transport you to a summer night barbeque even in the dead of winter: rich, hot, and smoky with hints of balancing sweetness.

Happily, that same hot, savory, and slightly sweet flavor can be achieved without having to spend all day roasting peppers. By blending the right spices, you can make an adobo blend that packs all the mouth-watering complexity of the smoker into an easy-to-store jar! This warming and delicious spice mix can be sprinkled on lots of dishes as a finish seasoning, but it makes an especially FABULOUS grill rub, perfect for all manner of dry-roasted or grilled foods. The rich and smoky flavors are reminiscent of Mexico and go very well on proteins or vegetables that are slow-cooked for use in tacos or tamales. One of my favorite dishes of this kind is a simple and crowd-pleasing grilled zucchini and yellow-squash wrap—thick slices of zucchini or yellow summer squash dipped in this rub, then grilled and wrapped in warm corn tortillas with a crumble of a salty white cheese like feta or Cotija. Serve with warm tortillas and sour cream!

Hand using spoon to mix different spices in bowl to make adobo grilling rub for veggies

Hand slicing long yellow squash and zucchini to make slices for grilling with adobo spice rub
Southwest Summer Veggie Tacos and Spicy Adobo Grill Rub Recipe

Serves 4 (and you’ll have extra spice rub for later use).

Ingredients

Spicy Adobo dry Rub Seasoning  

Southwest Summer Veggie Squash tacos

  • 2 organic zucchinis
  • 2 organic yellow summer squash
  • 2-3 Tbsp. organic olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. adobo grill rub (or to taste)
  • Organic flour or corn tortillas
  • Organic cotija or feta cheese (optional)
  • Organic roasted corn (optional)
  • Organic avocado slices (optional)
  • Organic sour cream (optional)
  • Organic cilantro

Directions

  1. Mix all spices together to create adobo grill blend. Scoop 2 to 3 tablespoons into a wide, flat dish. Transfer remainder into a dry, airtight storage jar and set aside.
  2. Cut the zucchini and summer squash into long strips about ¼- to ½-inch thick.
  3. Brush zucchini and squash with olive oil, and let marinate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Roll marinated strips in dish of adobo spice until lightly coated.
  5. Grill strips over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  6. Place a few strips into each warm tortilla, and dress with cheese, corn, avocado, sour cream, cilantro, or other toppings to taste. Enjoy!

Hand placing squash slice onto a tray with adobo spice for marination and grilling

  

Looking for more Grilling Goodness? 

Try Our Spicy Grilling Rub & Barbecue Sauce Recipes!

 

You may also be interested in: 

Southwest Summer Squash Wraps with Adobo Grill Rub Pin - Mountain Rose Herbs


Topics: Culinary, Recipes

Shelley

Written by Shelley on June 8, 2018

Shelley works in the Purchasing Department, helping to make sure our customers have access to the freshest ingredients for their DIY projects. While off the clock, she enjoys growing fresh veggies and flowers, experimental cooking, social and environmental activism, and escaping to the woods or coast with her wolfie dog-beast.