Low Cal Vegetarian Tacos

Catzwitch

These use my favourite fake meat evah - Gardein. If you've never tried it, please do. Even my hard core meatavorian friends actually like it and say it is tasty!
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Fun & Tasty Tacos
Tacos are fun because they’re quick, easy, and adaptable. This recipe features Gardein, a delicious plant-based protein. If you can’t find Gardein in a store near you, use mushrooms, tofu, or black beans.

Ingredients:

1 bag of Gardein beefless tips OR
3 large portobello mushrooms, sliced
6 small tortillas
1 cup cooked corn
shredded green cabbage or romaine lettuce

Marinade:
1/3 cup green salsa
1 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
2 tsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. minced garlic
pinch each of sea salt & black pepper

Avocado Salsa:
3/4 cup green salsa
1/2 avocado, diced
1 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbs. chopped onion
2 tsp. fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp minced garlic

Directions:

1.Defrost Gardein beefless tips for 5-10 minutes; if using mushrooms, wash & slice.

2. Combine marinade ingredients.

3. Cut tips or mushroom slices in half and marinate for 20 minutes.

4. Heat sauté pan, add a bit of oil and sear Gardein or mushrooms for 3 minutes on each side.

5. Meanwhile combine avocado salsa ingredients in medium bowl and set aside.

6. Warm tortillas; put tips or mushrooms in the middle of the tortilla with avocado salsa, romaine lettuce, and corn; fold them up.

7. Garnish with green onions, shredded lettuce, chopped fresh cilantro, and/or lime wedges if desired.

Check out this and more delectable recipes at www.Gardein.com!

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Serving Size 1 taco (Recipe makes ~6 servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125
From Fat 36


Total Fat 4g

Saturated Fat .4g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 680mg

Total Carbohydrate 15g

Dietary Fiber 4g

Sugars 1g
Protein 10g
Vitamin A 6%
Vitamin C 27%
Calcium 7%
Iron 17%
* % Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

hyoung3

Thanks a bunch for sharing...

Looks pretty good... gonna have to give this one a try !!

bespatter

Thanks for sharing! I've wanted to try those Gardein beefless tips, but I wasn't really sure what to do with them!