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3 Meatless Taco Ideas for a Healthier Taco Tuesday

by | Apr 26, 2018 | Fresh Foods, Independent Living, seniors

Everybody loves tacos, which is why taco Tuesday came into existence, but not all tacos are created equal. Let’s face it, greasy tacos with fried crunchy tortillas are delicious, but they may be adding unwanted inches to our waistline. Healthier taco options can be just as good, if not better. There’s a misconception going around that health food doesn’t taste good and we want to prove that it’s far form the truth!  We’ll share a few health forward taco options that don’t skimp on the flavor! Enjoy!

Roasted Portobello Mushroom and Black Bean Tacos

  • 2 Portobello mushrooms cleaned and diced into ½ inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 can of black beans drained and rinsed (roasting optional)
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 jalapeno diced
  • 1 yellow onion diced into ½ inch pieces
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Prepare oven at 400• F. Toss ingredients in olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven 10-15 minutes then place on broil for an additional 10 minutes until onions and peppers are charred then remove. Assemble your tacos with tortillas of your choice. Add salsa of your liking and enjoy!

Tex Mex Roasted Chick Pea Tacos

These tacos come with a radicchio slaw and avocado cream sauce!

– 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

– 2 tablespoons olive oil

– 1-teaspoon ground cumin

– 1-teaspoon chili powder

– 1/2-teaspoon kosher salt

– 1/2-teaspoon black pepper

Radicchio Slaw

– 1/2 fresh radicchio, sliced thin

– 1/2 red pepper, chopped

– 1/4 red onion, sliced thin

– 1 Serrano, seeded and minced

– 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced

– 1/2-cup queso fresco

– Pinch of salt and pepper

Combine.

Sour Cream Sauce

– 1/2-cup sour cream

– 1/2 lime, juice only

– Pinch of salt and pepper

– 1 avocado

For the chickpeas, rinse and toss with olive oil and the spices listed below. Then add to a skillet on medium heat until browned and crisp. Blend ingredients of sour cream sauce and drizzle on tacos. Serve with slaw and medium corn or flour tortillas.

Roasted Lime Cauliflower Tacos

  • 1 head cauliflower chopped into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chipotle hot sauce
  • 1 clove garlic sliced
  • 1 ½ tsp. chili powder
  • Pinch of salt

Turn up the oven to 400• F. Chop cauliflower florets. In a saucepan warm the broth, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, chipotle over medium heat.  Simmer for 2 minutes and remove and drain. Toss florets and onion in a large bowl with the spices, salt, and some olive oil. Once they’re coated place on a baking sheet and bake about 20 minutes or until browned. Remove them from the oven and build your tacos. Use tortillas of your choice and serve with slices of avocado and top with salsa!