Sunday, May 18, 2014

Smart Street Tacos

A while ago, I posted a picture on Instagram of some street tacos that my hubby whipped up one night for dinner and quite a few people asked for the recipe because they are roughly 38-46 calories each (depending on if you put cheese on top).  This has quickly become a "go to" meal in my house because it can be whipped up in 15 minutes total and I don't feel so bad for eating so many. ;)  Here's how we make our tacos at home.

Ingredients (for 1 taco):
3 TBSP cooked black beans
1 Marcela Valladolid brand Street Taco Corn Tortilla (found at Safeway or Tom Thumb grocery stores)
Handful of spinach (shredded)
Handful of tomatoes (diced)
1 tsp Mexican blend cheese
Fresh lime
Cilantro
Sliced avocado or guacamole (optional)
Hot sauce or salsa (optional)

Directions:
1.  Heat tortilla on a warm skillet for a minute or so (until it feels like a soft taco in consistency)
2.  Once tortillas are warmed up, spread guacamole on the tortilla, and add beans on half of it.
3.  Fold tortilla and add spinach, tomatoes, cheese, and cilantro. Squeeze lime on top and add hot sauce or any other condiments.
4.  Enjoy!

Here's a calorie breakdown per taco:
1 Street Taco corn tortilla - 25 calories
3 TBSP black beans - roughly 14 calories
1 tsp Mexican blend cheese - roughly 7 calories
Total calories = 46 if you use cheese...now that's something to scream about!!!


Street Taco Tortillas





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