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By Lydia Belcher

Healthy Mexican Tacos

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Prep:10minCook:25min
Ready to add a healthy spin to Taco Tuesday? This clean eating recipe is a fan favorite. Easy to make and packed full of flavor you can't go wrong with these Healthy Mexican Tacos. Ingredients 1 ½ cup brown rice, quinoa or cauliflower rice 2 leaves Romaine lettuce 2 ½ tbsp olive oil 1 red onion, chopped 1 lb ground beef ½ cup napoletana sauce 1 tsp curry powder 1 pinch sea salt 2 carrots, chopped 1 basket cherry tomato, chopped 1 avocado, smashed Directions Step #1: Cook the brown rice (if using) according to the packet instructions. Set aside. Step #2: Cook the cauliflower rice (if using) by placing 1 head of cauliflower florets in a food processor. Blend until it forms a rice-like consistency. In a medium frying pan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil. Add the cauliflower rice and gently sauté it for 5-7, or until it's golden and toasted. Set aside. Step #3: Wash the lettuce and tear off individual lettuce leaves to use as tacos. Step #4: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it's cooked. Add the meat to the pan and break it up with a spoon. Continue to sauté until it is brown and cooked through. Step #5: Once the meat is cooked, add the remaining olive oil, Napoletana sauce, curry powder, and a pinch of sea salt, Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until combined. Remove from heat and set aside. Step #6: Place the lettuce cups on a serving plate and fill each cup with meat, chopped carrots, tomatoes, quinoa, or rice (if using). Top with smashed avocado.
Updated at: Sat, 03 May 2025 11:42:32 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great
Glycemic Index
51
Low
Glycemic Load
44
High

Nutrition per serving

Calories802.2 kcal (40%)
Total Fat31.4 g (45%)
Carbs87.2 g (34%)
Sugars8.7 g (10%)
Protein42.8 g (86%)
Sodium339.5 mg (17%)
Fiber10.5 g (37%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

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Step #1: Cook the brown rice (if using) according to the packet instructions. Set aside. Or cook the cauliflower rice by placing 1 head of cauliflower florets in a food processor. Blend until it forms a rice-like consistency. In a medium frying pan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil. Add the cauliflower rice and gently sauté it for 5-7, or until it's golden and toasted. Set aside. Step #2: Wash the lettuce and tear off individual lettuce leaves to use as tacos. Step #3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it's cooked. Add the meat to the pan and break it up with a spoon. Continue to sauté until it is brown and cooked through. Step #4: Once the meat is cooked, add the remaining olive oil, Napoletana sauce, curry powder, and a pinch of sea salt, Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until combined. Remove from heat and set aside. Step #5: Place the lettuce cups on a serving plate and fill each cup with meat, chopped carrots, tomatoes, quinoa, or rice (if using). Top with smashed avocado.
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