Paleo-ish Tacos
Both healthy and delicious, these are the perfect tacos for your weekly taco night.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 185kcal
Ingredients
For the Meat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 vidalia sweet onion
- 1 pound ground turkey or beef, grass-fed
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
For the "Taco Shells"
- 1 head romaine lettuce 6 large lettuce leaves
Toppings
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
- 1/2 cup guacamole homemade if possible
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 15 ounces black beans tetra-pak box or can, no salt added, chickpeas, white beans or other bean optional
- 3/4 cup lettuce chopped
Optional Additions
- vidalia onion or red onion
- salsa
- avocado sliced
- cheese of your choice organic
- herbs and spices
- dairy-free cheese or part-skim cheese
Instructions
- In a medium skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat for 1 minute or so
- Add the onion and sauté until lightly browned (about 1-2 minutes)
- Add the grass-fed turkey or beef, and sauté 7-10 minutes or until cooked, stirring every few minutes
- While the meat is cooking, wash and chop the toppings and lay the romaine lettuce leaves out on serving plates
- When the meat is cooked, add 1-2 tablespoons to each lettuce wrap, then add toppings per personal preference
- Once all desired toppings have been added, serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1taco | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 115mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5